HANDMADE BAGS BLOG

A little birdie told me my favorite time of the year has arrived National Handbag Day! A day to celebrate the versatile collection of bags that tell the story of who we are. Are you a clutch lover, tote bag, purse, or crossbody bag person? The choices and styles seem endless and I haven’t even gotten to the choices of fabric. A good handbag is like a best friend. Always by your side, able to withstand the test of time and always up for a good adventure! So, today in honor of

I’m sure that I’m not the only one who hates change, but it seems like it’s the only constant thing in this life. As I write this, I am getting ready for a surgery I never thought would happen. I am also realizing this journey has been a long one filled with small gains, a lot of pain, perseverance and at times sobbing tears. As I sat in the surgeon’s office last week with my sister, we went over everything that had happened in the last 15 years (YES 15!). Everything from ini

Have you ever been all dressed up and ready to go but you can’t find the right accessory for the occasion? Our handmade evening bags will have you stepping out looking glam and ready to mingle. Perfect for a night out on the town, our clutches and evening bags are large enough to carry your smartphone, wallet, makeup and more. The exterior of these handmade bags is made with a combination of leather and cotton fabrics adorned with a beautiful fabric flower. The interior is fu

Last month, I decided to take the meet the makers challenge given by Joanne Hawker on Instagram. I honestly did not think I would be able to stick through the month-long challenge. As I posted every day, it gave me a chance to talk about my successes, failures and how I started this handmade life. It has been far from easy but definitely worth every stress filled moment. I thought it would great to share those stories here and bit more about who we are. My Sewing Work Space H

Searching for stylish, compact and functional makeup bags made in the USA? 144 Collection has just what you need to make traveling breeze while keeping your makeup essentials close at hand. Our handmade handbags business is based in Queens, New York. We design our handmade bags with great attention to detail, quality and handmade love. We understand that you’re probably busy juggling multiple things during the day, so you need a versatile bag for whatever life throws at you.

Are you looking for a new fall handbag? Well our handmade handbags are just the thing you need to pair with your accessories this Fall. This pale brown wool tweed tote bag is durable, high quality and great for the cold weather months. Made with wool tweed fabric, this handbag can be paired with your favorite boots and jeans. It’s large enough at 14 inches wide to hold your daily essentials and at 7 ¾ inches high sit right under your arm to secure your belongings. Our handbag