New Mini Bleeker Duffle Clubhouse
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Have you carried it? Just wondering if it is comfortable to carry or if it seems too small. Thanks! It is beautiful!
Thanks for your opinion!
The SA coached me while I did it. Here is how you do it:
1. Remove the strap completely. It may help to remove all tags from the buckles too.
2. Fold the strap in half, with the "right" sides on the outside. (Top sides visible, bottom sides together. The bottom sides probably have seams, and the top sides probably don't have seams.)
3. Loop one half of the folded strap through one buckle. Then make sure the strap is still folded in half with "right" sides on the outside.
4. Push both loose ends of the strap through the other buckle and secure the buckle normally. (This takes a little work. Push both ends through the top part of the buckle, then work the lower strap end through the bottom part of the buckle aligning the grommet with the prong but not pushing the prong through, then do the same thing with the upper strap end. When everything is aligned, push the prong through the two grommets and flatten out the strap and buckle. This may take a toll on your manicure.)
HTH!
The SA coached me while I did it. Here is how you do it:
1. Remove the strap completely. It may help to remove all tags from the buckles too.
2. Fold the strap in half, with the "right" sides on the outside. (Top sides visible, bottom sides together. The bottom sides probably have seams, and the top sides probably don't have seams.)
3. Loop one half of the folded strap through one buckle. Then make sure the strap is still folded in half with "right" sides on the outside.
4. Push both loose ends of the strap through the other buckle and secure the buckle normally. (This takes a little work. Push both ends through the top part of the buckle, then work the lower strap end through the bottom part of the buckle aligning the grommet with the prong but not pushing the prong through, then do the same thing with the upper strap end. When everything is aligned, push the prong through the two grommets and flatten out the strap and buckle. This may take a toll on your manicure.)
HTH!
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I like it with the straps doubled, but I haven't worn it on an outing yet. I needed a bag to wear at the grocery store. I'm not sure how it will work for me when I bend down to look at something or bend over to put bags in the car, or examine produce, etc. When it's short, I can't switch to crossbody, but I can scrunch it under my arm or put the bulk of it behind me or hang it on the crook of my arm, or wrap the straps around my wrist. I think it will be better for me short. I may even put it on the floor occasionally if that is most convenient, since it stands up so well. I can wipe it down later.
It's just a perfect little bag! I can throw my phone wristlet and big sunglasses case in there and I'm ready to go anywhere. I'm not going to get too bothered if it accidentally hits the floor or bumps into the bag of dog food as I maneuver around. I don't want to take my nicer bags into the grocery store or the pet store or home depot, where I am basically doing physical work while shopping.
I ordered the black one without grommets too. Hopefully the hardware won't look too gold and I can use it for just about anything.
(Now she knows me.)Here you go:
The SA said the leather would soften with use, so I assume it will lie flat in the buckle eventually.
I haven't removed the tags yet. The prong does not go through the strap on the folded side, obviously - you just move it down out of the way.
