The Elana Boho Bag

It wasn't until a few weeks ago when a student mentioned her Boho bag that I first heard of that style of bag. From what I could find it seems like a Boho bag refers to any large but hobo-ish type of bag. When I finally saw the student's bag I just about flipped! It was genuine leather and huge!!!! And gorgeous to boot.
It took awhile but I finally found a pattern that resembled the first Boho bag I saw. Inside it has a row of slip-in pockets on one side of the inside. On the other side I added a smaller pocket.
The bag has a button closure. The shoulder straps extend out from the body of the bag and because of the pintucks that are barely visible in the photos, end up pleated after being sewn together at the top. A contrasting fabric tab encloses the seam at the top of the strap.
This is one big bag. It measure 27" across and 20" high. To put it mildly, it holds a lot! I think it would be perfect for a student, shopping, travel or for just carrying just about everything someone owns!
Price: $50 + S&H when applicable

Outside Front

Contrasting Fabric Handle Tab

Inside of Boho Bag

More New Styles at Arlene's Bags!

Am getting ready for a holiday sale in a few weeks & will be introducing some new bag styles.  As usual, I love my new bag styles.
The Maggie Slouch Bag is a simple but very functional every day shoulder bag.  It is a good size but not overwhelming and is available with either a magnetic clasp closure  or zipper closure and slip-in pockets all around the inside.

  










The Maria Bag is very uniquely styled with its V-cut center & back from which its shoulder straps extend.  The outside front has 2 deep, split pockets while the inside has 4 slip-in pockets to help keep everything organized.  A fabric tie keeps the bag closed.  The Maria Bag is also shown with a lanyard, something I recently started making.

I am beserk over the Eleanor Zippy Clutch, the newest clutch/wristlet I am offering.  This is currently my favorite clutch/wristlet.  I especially like it because  it has a zippered closure, is very elegant and is just fun to carry!  Because the Eleanor Zippy Clutch holds a lot, it is also perfect to toss in a tote or briefcase instead of  carrying a purse.  A concealed magnetic closure keeps the Eleanor Clutch folded.

If I can keep on sewing I hope to add a few more new styles by the day of our sale.  The catch is to keep on sewing!!

Arlene's Bags: New Fall & Winter Fabrics

Arlene's Bags: New Fall & Winter Fabrics

New Bags at Arlene's Bags

I recently updated my site, adding new fabrics and 3 new bags.
Two are clutch bags, the Narragansett and the Scarlett, and are nice alternatives to wristlets. 

For a description of the new clutches, go to http://arlenesbags.com/wristlets.html .

And while you're at my site, be sure to check out the new Hanley Bag:

http://arlenesbags.com/ShoulderBags.html

All 3 bags are made from Ali Foster patterns.
I better get back to sewing!

New Fall & Winter Fabrics

I recently added 2 new prequilted prints to my site and my etsy store.   The purple Spyro Gyro and the Urban Garden prequilteds are just beautiful!!!   Being a lover of color, enough of the black already, I think they will look spectacular throughout the fall and winter paired with the usual navies, blacks and browns so many of us wear.Check them out @
http://arlenesbags.com/NewestFabrics.html

Cover for My Nook Cover

This past Tuesday I treated myself to a birthday present in the form of a Nook, the Barnes & Noble e-reader.  My friend Anne has a Kindle2 and just loves it.   At first, I didn't 'get it' about the e-readers.  But little by little my interest grew, especially after I started reading so much about them.
Well, I must say I am beyond thrilled with my Nook and wonder why I waited so long to buy one!
Recently my friend Anne asked me to make her a cover for her Kindle2 cover which I wrote about a few weeks ago:  http://arlenesbags.blogspot.com/search/label/kindle%202%20cover 
I decided my Nook cover should also have a cover.  So I designed and made one for it on Friday.   It still needs 'tweaking' but for now it works.  And like Anne's cover for her Kindle2 cover, my new cover is pretty.   Pretty is good!

Birthday Present for Kelsey!

Our granddaughter Kelsey turned 11 on July 6.  So of course I had to make her something special for her big day.   I decided to make her a spa/shower wrap in the hopes it would be neither too grown up nor little girlish.   
The spa wraps are soooooooooo easy to make especially with all the help and tutorials that are offered on www.SewForum.com.
We'll be heading to CT. tomorrow for a belated birthday celebration for Kelsey.  I sure hope she likes her new spa wrap!