Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Flatbags are Here!


This nifty idea was birthed out of necessity. I carry a diaper bag. When my daughter was left in a nursery or at home with Dad, I had to unload my wallet, notebook, a pen, chapstick, some change, etc, and ended up hauling around a handful of loose items. No more!! These bags are made to fit in tight places--in a bigger bag, in the pocket on the b ack of the seat in your car, between car seats, anywhere you have less than a couple of inches to stash something! They are structured with plastic sheets, so they're flexible but will keep their flat shape. 13" tall X 9.5" wide.
Currently I have three flatbags available, all pictured here. The outside of all three bags is red corduroy. They are all lined and decorated with different cotton fabrics (one pattern per bag), and all have two inside pockets.
This item is sold! (plaid homespun)
Two of the bags are the same in all but fabric pattern. The first is red, green, and brown plaid homespun, and the second is red viney leaves on light brown. Both have the same applique on the front--a square of red corduroy on a square of matching fabric--and one red corduroy pocket on the back. The straps are securely attached at the top of the bag with a square of reinforced stitching. Lining, straps, appliques, and inside pockets done in the same material per bag (plaid on one bag, leaves on the other).

The complementing material on the third bag is a vintage floral pattern with a brown background. It is colorful and earthy at the same time--very pretty. On this bag, the straps wrap all the way around the outside, and there are no other embellishments. The front and back are identical. There are two pockets on the inside, in the same brown floral pattern. (This material, as well as the green and yellow floral stripes I've used on another tote and purse, were in my late grandmother's fabric supply which dates back at least to the 1970s--authentic retro, and in perfect shape!)
Price: $13 each + actual shipping costs (based on total order)
Availability: 2 bags (shown here)
Custom Orders Available!

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