APPLIQUED BAGS
Bags and purses with floral, leaf or cactus inspired appliques.
The inspiration for these bags comes mainly from the flowers in my garden and the cacti that decorate our home. Each appliqued design is carefully created using appropriate batik cotton fabrics and enhanced with machine stitching, often in variegated thread. Only a few are still available and you will need to contact me if you would like to purchase one. Likewise, If you see one you like that is no longer available and would like me to make you a similar one, please contact me.
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A rose bud was the inspiration behind this clutch bag made from textured upcycled fabric.
A lovely spring clutch with a spray of cherry blossom appliqued onto the flap and a silk lining. Upcycled luxury!
This coin purse is made from red and turquoise batik print fabric with appliqued oak leaves. It is one of a collection in different colours and featuring different leaves.
Inspired by the clematis in my garden, this clutch bag would be lovely for a summer wedding or garden party. Contact me if you'd like a similar one making for you.
This wide-based bag with its short detachable strap is made from upcycled fabric in a deep plum colour and features my appliqued clematis design. This is now sold.
This dainty clematis-inspired kiss-lock clutch is perfect for a special summer event. Contact me if you'd like a similar one making for you.
This dainty zipped purse with its appliqued clematis design in blue is perfect if you want a small bag to hold your phone and not much else! Contact me if you'd like a similar one making for you.
Inspired by wild roses in the hedgerow and made from upcycled fabric. Contact me if you'd like a similar one making for you.
This black envelope style clutch made from upcycled fabric has just a hint of sparkle in the stitching around the appliqued flowers! Now sold but I could make a similar one for you!
Made from upcycled cotton fabric, this zipped coin purse features appliqued primroses. Contact me if you'd like a similar one making for you.
A slightly abstract applique design based upon orchids is featured on this crossbody bag.
This saddle bag is a 3-in-one bag; it can be carried as a shoulder or crossbody bag, or as a bum bag.
Inspired by the primroses in my garden, this crossbody bag is a favourite of mine, so is one that I'm keeping for myself!
A slightly abstract applique design based upon orchids is featured on this crossbody bag.
I am always looking for new inspiration and ways to extend my bag-making.
If you have read this blog, you'll know that I also dabble in painting and have now started to make textile art panels and include this as a feature on my bags and other items.
Bags with animal appliques
Most of the bags that I make with appliqued animals on them, feature my "Happy Hedgehog" design: a cute hedgehog made from batik fabrics with, each being slightly different. PLEASE NOTE THAT I CURRENTLY HAVE ONLY ONE IN STOCK DUE TO THEIR POPULARITY!
For some bags, though, I make use of the animals, (usually cats, dogs or horses) on cotton print fabrics to create a simpler applique. These I use mainly on smaller bags and purses and they can be replicated if required.
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This is similar to the first Happy Hedgehog bag that I made as a bespoke item. The outside of the bag is made from dark olive reclaimed felt-like fabric. If you would be interested in purchasing and want to know more, please contact me.
Following on from the original "Happy Hedgehog" bag, several, like this one have been made from beige upcycled fabric. This one is now sold - contact me if you'd like a similar one making.
The hedgehog appliqued design has also been chosen several times for personalised book bags.
This is similar to the first Happy Hedgehog bag that I made as a bespoke item. The outside of the bag is made from dark olive reclaimed felt-like fabric. If you would be interested in purchasing and want to know more, please contact me.
Happy Hedgehog range
This pencil case has appliqued owls on each side of it. If you're interested in buying it, I can supply more details when you contact me.
This pen case will hold two or three pens and has an appliqued hedgehog on the front. Contact me if you would like to buy it, cost: £8 + P&P
This small bag would be a great gift for a child with its appliqued butterfly made from batik fabrics. It is a unique item and I am selling it for £16 (+ P&P). Contact me if interested.
Keep your phone from getting scratched in this padded phone case with an appliqued dog on the front.
This small bag, suitable for a child, has a pony stitched on the flap. Now sold but I could make one for you! Contact me if interested.
Protecting your phone with a padded fabric pouch which you can carry around with you is made more attractive to cat lovers with these cute cat appliques! Contact me if you would like me to make one for you.