My First Few Months

During the summer of 2007, I first started designing my own bags and purses.  I was initially inspired because I had made bags from patterns and found with almost each project I made alterations (sometimes lots of edits).  Soon, the alterations led to new designs.  

I'm a teacher and have always liked messenger style bags.  I could not find a pattern that had the pockets I wanted, was the size I wanted or had the fabric I wanted.  My very first pattern was a messenger bag - I still have the bag as a remembrance.  After making three bags, I finally had a pattern I liked.  Then I started playing around with silk screening and/or appliqueing designs on the flap.  I've sold all the bags I made (except the first one) and have had great feedback.  One bag was bought by one of my middle school students so I can verify they are not only stylish but durable.

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