Psychedelic Zelda Messenger Bag

Another fabric I've had for some time. Destined for the flap on a messenger bag, it's great on this Zelda.You won't find another bag like this one! Click here to find it in my shop
5/2/09

Two New Fabrics Joel Dewberry Sparrows and Night and Day Floral

Just got these two prints in stock. Only a half yard of each so they might not be around for long.
I know the black and white prints work well for the Morphin flaps, so I want to make sure I always have a few in stock. This one is really great, called Night and Day. The other is Joel Dewberry's Sparrows. A nice motif. It would also look wonderful if used on a brown bag, oh yea baby, that would be the best way to use it~!
Give me a shout if you want to snag something made with one of them
5/1/09

Asian Peony Passion Tilly Shoulder Bag

I like the Tilly a lot. I don't make enough of them, so I decided, today it was time. The Kona Bay print is stunning, as are most of their line.
It has a lot of uses, could be perfect for a diaper bag, a work bag, travel bag, gym bag, school bag. That's why it's nickname is the Perfect Every Day Bag.
This is a one of a kind bag , you can find it in my shop by clicking right here!
4/30/09

Zen Tattoo Fox Shoulder Bag

This is the Fox Shoulder Bag.


Tall
12.5”
31.75 cm

Wide
10.5"
26.67 cm

deep
3.5"
8.89 cm

It has the adjustable strap of the messengers, and the key clip inside, that everyone loves. Simple but super useful. And, of course, we can add a Zoe Pocket Set and/or an exterior zipper pocket .
I love this Alexander Henry Zen Tattoo fabric, it goes so well with the Marina blue body fabric I have in stock.
You can find this bag in my shop right here

More Kentucky Derby Hats

As I mentioned in my previous post, big fancy hats are in demand, not just by those attending the Kentucky Derby, but for women going to Kentucky Derby parties in their own home towns. The three that I made, shown in pics in that previous post, are sold


April 2011
I am now selling my hats in my on line shop. Find them by clicking here!

Custom Falcon Mini Messenger Bag with three removable flaps

I worked with this customer to create the exact parts and pieces she wanted for her bag.
We started with a Morphin Falcon. However, on one side pocket we put a zipper closure, the other we did as an open top, mesh pocket.


What did she say?

"I got the bag on Saturday. It is perfect!! It fits my EEEpc in the back slot perfectly somehow, as does the mesh fit my other gadget. Amazing!!! I gave you a shoutout in my blog (http://bakayal.livejournal.com), not many people read it, but I bought a bag before from somewhere else and they apparently bought a bag based on my review so there ya go ;) I'm loving the flaps. I put some of my button pins all over the strap and it's really cool now!! "
Stacia 4/19/09

One of a kind Native American Woman and Feathers Zeldina Mini Messenger Bag

I am wild about this bag!! I've had the fabric for quite a while and made a Tallullah purse, which sold long ago. I made the flap when I made my last batch of Zeldina's. But I knew it had to be made with the brown body instead of black. So I set it aside until the time was right. Here it is. Just as I imagined, the colors and the motif are incredible! I am very pleased with this one of a kind bag.
Find it in my store by clicking here

A Testimonial for Zoe Designs Ltd Bags

I was touched that a regular customer took the time to relate this story, and offer kudos for my bags.


So I am a huge fan.... and I love my bag, but today it loved me back. I dropped my car off with a mechanic this morning and then walked a mile through a fairly affluent neighborhood to my favorite bookstore to spend the afternoon reading. In my bag I had a school book and a "for fun" book, my iPod, my knitting (expensive yarn) my wallet and various other things. Around 4 in the afternoon my car was ready so I started to walk back. Halfway there a kid (maybe 16 years old) came up behind me and grabbed the strap of my bag. I kept my hand firmly around the strap. I tugged and he tugged and I hit him and tugged back. I hadn't closed the bag all the way, so he reached inside, grabbed my wallet and ran off. But my books and my iPod and my knitting and everything else was safe.
The strap held - isn't even damaged. If I had closed the other side of the bag he wouldn't have gotten anything.

For the record, I don't recommend fighting back... but this time it was all ok.
Thank you for making such a sturdy bag.

Jill

Japanese Robot Man Bag!

I worked with a neighbor to create this great bag. He liked this fabric, an out of print Japanese import. Who wouldn't??
An Associate Professor, his current bag was showing the wear and tear of carrying books.
He decided on a Zelda Deluxe, which allowed for more usage of the robot fabric on the side pockets, and added a padded shoulder strap.
I began with the Zelda Deluxe style, but due to his request for a beefier design, I used the construction of the Shark, which has a heavier lining, taped seams, and a taped flap edge.
I added to that by using a ballistic nylon ( this is the fabric used to make bullet proof vests!) for the inner sides, and added a strip of the ballistics to bottom of the front and back interior panels.
The finishing touch, was the glow in the dark buckles. These are awesome! I only have a few and this is the first time I have used them. When the light in the sewing room was out I couldn't believe how bright they glowed. I must make some more bags using these great buckles, sure to get attention when you are out at night!

Karen
4/23/09

Leah, Mexico, Coconut Tree, Morphin Zeldina=Paradise

Thanks to Leah for posing under the coconut tree with her Morphin Zeldina during her recent trip to Mexico! You are invited to send along pictures of you and/or your bags, (Or your pets!) for inclusion in my Gallery. Doesn't have to be an exotic locale, your home town probably has an interesting spot or two! Creativity encouraged by the way.