At BarMadeBags, I make other, bag-related, products, all with the same ethos of using as much upcycled fabric as possible in order for them to be eco-friendly and unique.
Needle Cases
With an increasing interest in sewing and mending, needle cases are becoming more popular. For me, these are a useful way of using up some smaller offcuts of fabric while creating a keepsake item that features patchwork, appliques, beautiful vintage fabric or ribbon weaving.
These are some examples of ones that I have made and although most are currently out of stock please contact me if you'd like a similar one to be made for you. The cost is £15 (+ P & P)
The outside of this needle case is made from ribbons woven together.
Needle case made from navy cord fabric with pink appliqued clematis flower on the front.
Made from vintage damask fabric in shades of orange and purple this needle book has a traditional feel to it. This is now SOLD.
This needle case is made from offcuts of cotton print fabrics in pastel shades arranged in patchwork patterns.
This needle case features a bright selection of cotton print fabrics in a crazy patchwork style.
Jewellery Rolls
This neat way to keep your jewellery safe when travelling was suggested to me by one of my customers and I have sold several and made a collection to order as part of a larger project that you can read about in this blog.
I now only have the one with the applqued red hearts available: if you are interested in purchasing it or would like a different one making for you, please contact me.
Each roll is padded and has two zipped compartments for necklaces and two strips which fasten with a press stud and are designed for your rings, earrings and brooches
Made from textured creamy white fabric with red appliqued hearts and buttons.
Lots of spaces to safely store your jewellery inside this jewellery roll.
Made from textured creamy white fabric with pink appliqued hearts and buttons. This is now sold but contact me if you'd like a similar one making for you.
Take a look inside the pink heart jewellery roll!
Coral jewellery roll with appliqued flowers. This is now sold but contact me if you'd like a similar one making for you.
Inside the coral jewellery roll.
Luggage tags
If you are one of the many people who has a case that looks remarkably similar to lots of others, here's a way to make it easily identifiable and quick to spot at baggage reclaim or on a train luggage rack or the luggage storage on a coach.
Each brightly coloured patchwork luggage tag that I make is different and can be securely fitted to your case and used over and over again. You can choose to have one that opens and has a hidden card inside on which you can write your name and/or address, or a closed one. If you'd like to have a closed one machine embroidered with your name or initials, contact me - details in General Information.
Here's a lovely review from a happy customer who bought two luggage tags:
"I saw the luggage labels on the website. They were colourful and standout, which was exactly what I wanted. They were easy to attach to both my suitcase and hand luggage. On the luggage reclaim at the airport several similar cases to mine went past but the label stood out very well. Made it much easier to find my suitcase.
I decided to have a similar one on the hand luggage, just because I wanted my luggage to match."
These are examples of luggage tags that have a card insert. Currently these are sold out but contact me if you'd like one and I can make you one.
Have your name or initials machine stitched onto the back of your tag.
These are examples of luggage tags that have a card insert. Currently these are sold out but contact me if you'd like one and I can make you one.
Hand Sanitiser Pouches
I introduced these hand sanitiser pouches when Covid was first a major concern, but carrying around a small bottle of hand sanitiser isn't seen as being as necessary now.
However, if, like me, you still want somewhere to carry a small bottle of hand sanitiser so that it's easily accessible for when you've finished your shopping, opened or closed a door or gate, or any of the miriad of other occasions when we need to make sure our hands aren't contaminated with germs or virus, you will find these small handy pouches that clip onto a bag or belt carrier ideal. Contact me directly if you'd like one..
Small pouch for hand sanitiser made from red fabric with appliqued design.
Small hand sanitiser pouch made from beige fabric with appliqued motif
Hand sanitiser pouches made from black fabric with appliqued motif.
Small pouches in ever-popular denim, perfect for a bottle of hand sanitiser.
Small pouch for hand sanitiser made from navy fabric with appliqued design.
Made from green upcycled fabric with appliqued motif.
Although the colours and appliques that are on the featured pouches might not still be available, I can make what you require as long as I still have some of the original fabric left.