I think to myself as a crafter, a girl who likes to make things (with a clear preference for sewing).
I run an Etsy shop without business ambitions but only to have fun and give a home to what I create. No business plans and other professional things.
Only simple crafty fun!
But sometimes the idea of behaving like a real designer knocks on my mind... you know, drawing my line of accessories, thinking about spring/summer and fall/winter collections...
I haven't the right training to do this, but recently I started to think to my shop (and my sewing) in a similar way: I want to draw by myself some lines of bags/accessories and realize them in 2-3 exemplars (in different colors).
Pretending to be a designer (without knowing how to be), I gave life to my first line of bags. I drew the pattern (and saved it for future sewing), made a prototype, adjusted something and then made three bags!
They are small/medium crossbody bags, with a clousure made of a strap and a metallic snap, with a pocket inside. A simple design, because I like essential things around me.
Are you ready to see them?
1) In microfiber and cotton (my favourite):
2) In cotton and faux leather (the brightest one):
3) In cotton and organic linen (delicate and light):
Now I want to think to a new model of large tote bags and a line of clutches/pouches. I'll make them in three exemplars for each model, like I did for these crossbody bags.
Uhm, and I need a name for my bags, too! Suggestions?
(naming things is so difficult for me!)
Oh, they're so lovely Silvia!
ReplyDeleteI think you really should go for your own line of accessories... you've all the skills to do it!
I totally agree with Irene! These look like designer bags to me! I think you are on to something.
ReplyDeleteThis trio - bella!
I'm so amazed that you did the pattern, Silvia. Theses bags are gorgeous! :-D And very brightly colored, as well, which I love. :-) You've got talent!
ReplyDeleteOoh... you make me want to start sewing again!
As for the naming... mmm... maybe something italian?
Or since your blog name is "Renard", how about "Foxy"? :)
wow! very well made and so fancy!!! Bravissima!
ReplyDeleteGirls, you comments are so kind!
ReplyDeletethey gave me the enthusiasm to go on and deisgn the other I have in my mind. So... stay tuned :P
These are gorgeous!! I adore the red one. So cute. You could definitely be a designer. Well done!
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