The term handmade handbag implies that the product did not pass through any machine for stitching or any embellishments. In many cases, a handmade handbag is made from fabric since these are the easiest to sew and embellish. There are other mediums for handbags and these are usually the more pliable and easy to manipulate kinds of materials. There are a host of other materials which can be used for handmade handbags.
What to Look for
Other than the more common fabric, other mediums that can be used to make handbags are leather, plastic, rubber and others. Fabric comes in many different designs, textures and quality. Since many are soft and pliable these are the easiest kinds of handmade handbags that can be made. Since the handbag is handmade, this means that no two could ever be perfectly alike. A handmade handbag will always have a difference from other handmade handbags even if they are made by the same person or have the same fabric and design.
Leather handmade handbags are probably the most expensive kinds of handbags there are. The price of the hand tooled handbags are dependent on the quality of the leather used, the painstaking labor applied to it and the other processes that make it. Many manufacturers have an assembly line for leather handmade handbags in which make for efficient production. It is usually the putting together or the sewing of the leather handmade handbags that take more time than anything else. This is because leather as a medium for a handmade handbag is tough and difficult to sew.
Plastic and rubber are mediums that are just as difficult as leather to sew, which is why they are usually glued together in most parts of the handmade handbag. These materials are also difficult to maintain once they are sewn together since the holes tend to come apart after some use, which is why there is still a need to glue most parts together. Plastic handbags are attractive in the sense that they come in shiny and varied colors which cannot be achieved by leather or fabric mediums.
There may be other mediums such as paper, natural leaves and fibers from plants. These, especially the plant fibers, are usually handmade into native handicrafts. Many people have an extreme interest in native handmade handbags because of their uniqueness and beauty. Paper handbags are usually flimsy and may only be used for a short time. Some are laminated to preserve them well.
JanSport Classic SuperBreak BackpackBoasting a sturdy 600-denier polyester construction and a stylish exterior, the JanSport SuperBreak backpack easily and comfortably carries your gear for years to come. The utilitarian pack offers a single main compartment and a front pocket with an organizer, giving it enough space to store two to three textbooks, a large binder, two to three spiral notebooks, several paperbacks, a calculator, pens and pencils, a bag lunch, a cell phone, and an MP3 player--all without breaking a sweat. In addition, the SuperBreak is comfortable enough for a full day of striding from class to class, with straight-cut, padded shoulder straps and a 2/3-padded back panel for cushioning comfort. Also outfitted with a web haul loop along the top, the SuperBreak carries a lifetime warranty. Specifications:
- Capacity: 1,551.2 cubic inches / 25.42 liters
- Dimensions: 13 by 16.7 by 8.5 inches (W x H x D)
- Weight: 12 ounces
For more than 30 years, JanSport has created products to help you carry the stuff you need, where you need it, in the most functional and fashionable way possible. JanSport's success extends around the globe and into walks of life that are as varied as the company's product offering. JanSport's goal is to design, engineer, manufacture, and market products that can help you get from point A to point B, wherever that may be. And the company wants to help you get there in the most functional way possible. Realizing that the pack that carries your books to school might be the same backpack that carries your gear on a Saturday day hike, JanSport incorporates flexibility into each and every design. The company is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, with offices in the U.S. and Europe.
Red Large Vicky Giraffe Print Faux Leather Satchel Bag Handbag PurseOne of our favorite accessories. Clean lines, neat stitching and durable faux leather make this tote a sophisticated must-have for everyday use.
Black Large Vicky Giraffe Print Faux Leather Satchel Bag Handbag PurseOne of our favorite accessories. Clean lines, neat stitching and durable faux leather make this tote a sophisticated must-have for everyday use.
Timbuk2 Classic Messenger BagOriginally built for hard-working bicycle messengers, the Timbuk2 Classic messenger bag has been in production for nearly two decades now. The Classic is known for its long-lasting, rugged durability and distinctive three-panel, multicolor design, leading people around the world to adopt the bag as an everyday, all-purpose carryall. The bag is built for the long haul, with a ballistic nylon exterior and a waterproof liner that keeps the elements at bay. The bag also offers plenty of interior storage regardless of the size you choose, with a large main compartment, a front pocket with an extra zippered pocket, and multiple internal pockets, including pen slots and a business card slot. Finally, the Classic is a breeze to carry, with a quick-adjust, side-cam shoulder strap and a strap pad. Other features include a cross strap for stabilization (not available on the extra-small size), a Vista light attachment loop, and either tabs (XS) or tails (all other sizes). The Classic messenger bag remains the bag of choice for bicycle messengers, cycling enthusiasts, and urban dwellers everywhere.
The Classic messenger bag stores a ton of gear in its multiple pockets. Dimensions:
- Extra-small (XS): 12.8 by 8.86 by 5.12 inches (W x H x D), 1.63 pounds
- Small (S): 15.90 by 9.65 by 4.72 inches, 2.16 pounds
- Medium (M): 19.30 by 10.43 by 7.87 inches, 2.57 pounds
- Large (L): 22.4 by 11.81 by 9.06 inches, 2.97 pounds
- Extra-large (XL): 26.6 by 13.78 by 9.45 inches, 2.88 pounds
About Timbuk2
Born in a San Francisco garage and bred on the backs of messengers in the city streets, Timbuk2 still manufactures its custom bags in the heart of San Francisco's Mission District. For 20 years, the company has been building bags and accessories for urban adventurers with a simple philosophy: to create good-looking, tough-as-hell bags you can truly make your own. Timbuk2 celebrates your individuality, which is why the company invites its customers to design and create custom bags in its Bag Builder. By letting you hack its bags, the company believes it can make bags that work harder for you.
Like rice and beans, Timbuk2 keeps it simple when it comes to being pro-planet. The company makes durable bags that are built to last, so while the competition is piling up in landfills, Timbuk2 bags stay on your back and hugs you for a lifetime. Tales of Timbuk2 bags outlasting jobs, lovers, pets, and train wrecks are not uncommon. In fact, the company is so confident in its bags that it guarantees that they'll last a lifetime. In those rare cases when something bad goes down, Timbuk2 will take your bag off your hands and find it a new (loving) home through its bag recycling program.
Nuo Tech Chloe Dao Mobile Tech Handbag-Pattern: RetroPD0814 After a long journey of ten months, Chloe Dao emerged as the winner of Bravo's Emmy nominated Project Runway 2 on March 8, 2006. She competed against 15 designers and was among the three finalists to showcase their Fall 2006 collection at New York's Fashion Week at Seventh on Sixth. Dao won the hearts of America with her mild honest demeanor, consistent display of technical skills, business savvy and creative talent. Even with the win of PR2, Dao continues to develop and grow her boutique's, Lot 8, business in Houston. She hopes to open stores in other cities such as New York and Los Angeles. Designed by: Chloe Dao Features: -Store technology devices such as; Sony PSP, Nintendo DS Lite / Gameboy, iPod/MP3 players, cell phones and all your accessory cables and game cartridges. -Pockets for personal items like ID/cash and cards. -1-year limited warranty. -Dimensions: 5.5'' H x 8'' W x 2.5''-4'' D.