Wow, they are all so gorgeous! I love the green and red too! I'm not sure I'd know which to pick either...! 
Well, I am def. going to keep a look out for her shop to reopen!
Well, I am def. going to keep a look out for her shop to reopen!
Show us your Etsy bags/purses
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leighasue, I would love to see any of your Sakura Urban stuff.
While browsing through their feedback I found this cute bag. Maybe I will write them for a custom order soon ...
Oh wow, this amazing. I love it!
Oh boy...my first-ever post 
I bought the "Bella Bag" from Stitch and Swash
http://www.etsy.com/shop/stitchandswash a year ago and love it. The leather is amazingly soft and the colors are gorgeous. I use it a lot when I travel--it's big enough for a book and a water bottle without being bulky and cumbersome. I must say I found it accidentally when using the "pounce" function...not because I wanted the bag from the Twilight movies
I bought the "Bella Bag" from Stitch and Swash http://www.etsy.com/shop/stitchandswash a year ago and love it. The leather is amazingly soft and the colors are gorgeous. I use it a lot when I travel--it's big enough for a book and a water bottle without being bulky and cumbersome. I must say I found it accidentally when using the "pounce" function...not because I wanted the bag from the Twilight movies
Those of you who have purchased bags from Etsy how do you find them. Are you looking for a particular bag type or does something just catch you eye?
Oh boy...my first-ever post
http://www.etsy.com/shop/stitchandswash a year ago and love it. The leather is amazingly soft and the colors are gorgeous. I use it a lot when I travel--it's big enough for a book and a water bottle without being bulky and cumbersome. I must say I found it accidentally when using the "pounce" function...not because I wanted the bag from the Twilight movies
I have this bag also, and I definitely recommend it. It does have a slightly unfinished/rugged vibe to it. But on the maker's website, she offers a tote that is more finished (edges sewn in, instead of out, etc). She's super nice, too. I think there is a long thread somewhere on TPF about the Bella bag. Here's a model shot from after I received it last year:
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I have this bag also, and I definitely recommend it. It does have a slightly unfinished/rugged vibe to it. But on the maker's website, she offers a tote that is more finished (edges sewn in, instead of out, etc). She's super nice, too. I think there is a long thread somewhere on TPF about the Bella bag. Here's a model shot from after I received it last year:
Looks great.
I have purchased 2 bags and a clutch off of Etsy. My bags have been iffy and b/c of that I don't think I will be purchasing a bag from Etsy again but the site does offer some incredible stuff. Maybe I just had bad luck.
My first bag was falling apart (had stitches that unravelled and the leather had a half inch scratch on it.), second bag was a different shade from the swatch that I was sent (still a great bag, just not the colour that I was hoping for) and the clutch is ok. I bought from 2 different sellers.
My first bag was falling apart (had stitches that unravelled and the leather had a half inch scratch on it.), second bag was a different shade from the swatch that I was sent (still a great bag, just not the colour that I was hoping for) and the clutch is ok. I bought from 2 different sellers.
I had a friend custom make me a bag with material I had on hand (she has a shop on etsy now). She used the bag style to make others she sold, it holds up well, took it to Ireland in 07'!
I've had this one saved in my favorites for months, but haven't jumped on one yet:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/62640154/larch-bag-in-black-clip-on-cross-body
Each one is made to order, and from her feedback it looks like she tweaks the design by request (smaller, bigger, added features, different lining, etc.). I even saw one listing for a custom bag with antique hardware. So awesome.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/62640154/larch-bag-in-black-clip-on-cross-body
Each one is made to order, and from her feedback it looks like she tweaks the design by request (smaller, bigger, added features, different lining, etc.). I even saw one listing for a custom bag with antique hardware. So awesome.
Well, I used to sell at Etsy before I got my web-page up, and still do. I find Indie fashion to be so much more interesting and in many ways, realistic, than mainstream. Also, no sooner have I started scouring sites like Etsy, Cargoh, BigCartel and others, have I learned that fashion is, in fact, born within Indie communities, and some 6-8 months later is it picked up by mainstream. 
Sites like that taught me about environmental movements, sustainable shopping and brought me some great quality, unique items.
I now try to buy from artists near me, in the Vancouver area.
Sites like that taught me about environmental movements, sustainable shopping and brought me some great quality, unique items.
I now try to buy from artists near me, in the Vancouver area.
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