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How to Make a Tote Bag
Do you need a tote bag, or know someone who'd love it as a gift? Are you bored with the selections in the stores? Or perhaps just too frugal to pay twenty bucks for something you could make yourself? Find some fabric for sale (or
any abandoned fabric in your closet will work, too!) and put that sewing machine to work!1. Fold your rectangles in thirds lengthwise and mark the two creases in the INSIDE or
"wrong" side of the material.
2.
Sew the sides and bottom. With the jean legs, you can use the ankle hems for the
"top" hem of the tote.
Unfold and sew the two rectangles together on the two long sides and across one
short haai danny(sides and bottom of tote)
3.
Miter and sew the corners perpendicular to the bottom seam.
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Sewing the Miter
Miter the corners to the inside to make them sit flat on a surface. Take care to make
your miters even and perpendicular to the side and bottom seams.
○
Line up the seams for a perfect corner miter.
Note: Line up the bottom and side seams at the corner to get a perfect corner
for your miter.
4. Hem the top edge.
5. Cut two 2 inch wide strips of fabric the length you want your handles to be.
○ Sew the long edges of your handle strip together.
○ Turn it right side out and press smooth with an iron.
○ Top stitch the handles to keep them flat during use. In the example, the rawedges were folded to the middle and zig-zag stitched in place to avoid thehassle of turning and top stitching. Use whichever method you like best.
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6.
Pin and sew the handles.
Fold the ends of your handles under and place the ends of your handles over the
1/3rd marks made in the previous step. Place the ends approximately 1.5 inches
below the edge of your bag opening, and pin or baste in place.
7.
Top Stitch the handles in place.
Top stitch the handles to the bag along their edges.
[edit] Tips
• You can make a tote out of any material you like, but heavier materials work best.
• Using denim or similar very heavy fabrics will require a larger, thicker needle on yoursewing machine. Work slowly, don't press the pedal all the way down, and be careful.
• You can recycle old jeans for use as a tote by first cutting off a the jean legs andopening the "inner" seam so that the denim lies flat along the outer seam. Cut yourrectangles and proceed as with any other fabric. See How to Make a Denim Purse.
• To line your tote, simply make another rectangle 1/2 inch smaller in both dimensions,sew it as above, and place it inside your tote with seams facing the seams of yourtote before you sew the top opening hem. Place your two top hems even with eachother and roll them together to cover raw edges before sewing.
How to Make a Laptop Tote Bag
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At its simplest, a laptop carrying case is little more than a padded tote bag. While it will require some careful cuttingand thought out sewing procedures, it is a fairly easy project that a beginner could have success with.
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[edit] Steps
1.
Pick out your cloth
Select your materials.
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2.
Wash and iron the cloth.
Launder and iron the fabrics to be used.
3.
Measure for size.
Measure the laptop to be carried. The author used a Cardboard Laptop Case as a
guide for size. Measure all the way around the laptop, from the hinge side to theopening, and then back to the hinge, not just the top. This will be the length of the
fabric. Then measure the width of the laptop plus each side. This will be the width of
the fabric.
4.
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Cut the inside and outside layers of cloth.
Cut two layers of cloth: One layer large enough to cover the laptop all the way
around, PLUS an inch (2.5 cm) in every direction, and the other layer half an inch (1
cm) larger than the first all around. One will be the outside and the other will be the
lining. They can be the same colors or different, coordinating colors. If the outside
layer is a durable water-resistant kind of fabric, so much the better.5. Cut two thicknesses of quilt batting the size of your smaller (inner) piece of material.
6. Cut a layer of interfacing material the size of the smaller (inner) piece of material.
7.
Stitch up the sides.
Sew the sides of the outer layer of material, leaving the top open.
8.
Sewn miters. Note the corrected seam line on one...
Miter the corners.
9.
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Sew the point to the seam line.
Sew the tips of the miters to the seam line.
10. Turn "right side" out and test fit.
11.
Batting "sandwiched" between interfacing and fabric.
Layer the interfacing, batting, and inner material.
12. Align them carefully.
1.
Quilt the three layers together by hand or by machine.
2. Sew the sides of the quilted layer, leaving the top edge open.
3.
Clip batting and interfacing close to the seam line.
Clip the batting and interfacing close to the seam.
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4.
Miter the corners as above.
Miter the corners, sewing the mitered tips to the seam line.
5.
Ready to test fit with outer layer.
Test fit by sliding your laptop (or box) into the inner layer and then into the outer
layer.
6.
Does it all fit?
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Make any necessary adjustments for proper fit at this point.
7.
Cut the inside layer two inches (5cm) from the top of your laptop / box.
Clip the inner layer two inches from the edge of your laptop (or box, in this case.)
8.
Clip the outer layer two inches (5 cm) from the edge of the inner layer.
Clip the outer layer two inches (5 cm) from the edge of the inner layer.
9.
Outer view of pinned edges.
Inside view, ready for sewing.
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Fold the outer layer twice, once in and over itself and then again over the inner layer
and pin for sewing. (This forms a roll of cloth, hiding the raw edges of both layers.)
10. Sew the layers together along the inside, lower edge of the rolled/folded outer edge.
11. Cut 4-5 inch (10-13 cm) wide strips for your handles. Make them of a length that ispleasing and comfortable for you (12 inches or 30 cm for a short handle, 24+ inches
or 70+ cm for a shoulder strap).
12.
Fold edge to center
Fold second edge to center.
Fold in half again and press.
Fold and iron the handle strips.
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13.
Top Stitch the edges.
Top stitch the strips to hold their shape.
14. Measure the top of your bag and divide by 3. Mark the thirds with pins.
15.
Handle placement.
Place your handle ends just outside the pins along the edge.
16. Pin the handles in place.
17.
Fold the ends under.
Fold the raw ends of the handles under themselves.
18. Pin in place.
19.
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Top stitch handle ends to bag.
Topstitch the handle ends in place. (It's zig-zagged across the top edge in pictures,
single stitched the rest of the way. Choose whatever appeals to you.)
20.
Customize as you like.
Trim all threads and there's your new custom carrying case for your laptop
21. Modified steps for creating a cleaner looking or more finished project:
22. As far as the cutting and pre-construction goes, the above steps are very well writtenand easy to follow; however, if you're looking to create a cleaner or more finishedproject you can follow the guidelines below for the assembly of your tote:
23. There's a much cleaner way to do this which will hide the attachment of the straps
and the raw edge/seam of the inner/outer layer.24. When sewing the lining leave a hole in the bottom. Then sew the handle to the lining
with right side facing in. To assemble, flip lining right side out with strap/handle onthe inside. Put exterior shell inside lining, also with right side out. Sew seam aroundthe top connecting the inside and straps of the bag to the exterior shell.
25.What you'll have now is a tote with the lining on the outside (right side out), theexterior on the inside (looking down in to the tote you'll see the wrong side of theexterior fabric), and the strapped sandwhiched between the two.
26.So, how do you get it to look like a tote? Remeber the hole you left in the lining?Reach in that hole and grab the strap or exterior fabric and pull it through. That willput the strap and the exterior fabric on the outside (right side out) and the lining onthe inside (right side showing). You'll have to machine sew or hand sew the hole shut
in the bottom of the lining. It doesn't matter if it's not perfect because that seam willbe on the inside of the bag.
27.If you use batting or foam rubber to reenforce the bag keep that in mind when you'releaving the hole in the bottom of the lining. You'll have to pull that bulk through tocomplete the bag. There is really no right or wrong size for the 'pull through' hole. It
just depends on the project and materials being used.
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[edit] Tips
• This can be done by hand, but is best sewn on a machine.
• This can be done without padding; see How to Make a Tote Bag.
• This works very well coordinated with the cardboard laptop carrier's inner layer and
adding this project as the outer layer for greater stability with a 'finished' look.
Things You'll Need
• Two yards of material. May be a yard each of different materials if desired.
• One yard of Quilt Batting
• One yard of interfacing material or similar, thin fabric.
• Sewing Machine
• Tape Measure
• Thread
Product Basics
Products may be described in terms of their features and benefits. Features are productcharacteristics; benefits are customer needs served by those features. Some examples of featuresare size, color, horsepower, functionality, design, hours of business, and fabric content. Benefitsare less tangible but always answer the customer’s question: What’s in it for me?
While product features are usually easy to define, product benefits can be trickier because theyexist in the customers' minds. The most compelling product benefits are those that provideemotional or financial rewards. It’s not the brighter smile that the toothpaste offers that is its benefit; it’s what the smile might bring you (a good-looking mate, a better job, etc.).
Emotional rewards run the gamut of human emotions, but basically allow the buyer to feel better in some way. For example, sending flowers to a friend or family member allows the buyer to feelsupportive or loving. Buying products made from recycled materials offers the buyer the chanceto feel environmentally responsible.
Products that deliver financial rewards allow the buyer to save money (e.g., a discount long-distance phone plan) or make money (e.g., computer software for managing a home-based business).
Discovering Your Product's Benefits
To identify your product’s benefits, you must consider your customers' needs. Imagine yourself
in your customers’ shoes, talk to them directly, or conduct surveys asking about their needs and perceptions. If possible, hire an independent firm to conduct a focus group with a sample groupof customers to test your product for usability and desirability. Examine customers who have purchased your product in the past. What do their customer profiles tell you about your product’s benefits?
Once you have a basic sense of your product's benefits, you can set up systems to develop andtrack their evolution:
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• Ask customers for suggestions for improvement.
• Pay careful attention to customer complaints and prospect inquiries. Train and reward
employees for questioning customers and prospects to learn what they like and don’t likeabout your product.
•
Watch your competitors. Do the changes in their product offerings suggest product benefits you hadn't yet considered?
Why is it important to understand my product’s features and benefits?
Understanding product features and benefits allows you to:
• Describe your products in terms relevant to your customers.
• Differentiate - explain how your product is different than the competition's.
• Effectively choose pricing and positioning strategies. Refer to strategy ideas below in
"Strategies that are based on features."
Differentiation
Products may be highly unique (specialty products), virtually indistinguishable fromcompetitors’ products (commodity products), or in between these extremes. No level of uniqueness is necessarily better than any other, but they do require different marketing strategies.A potentially important strategy for specialty products is differentiation, which sets them apartfrom the competitors’ products in the minds of customers. A thorough understanding of how your product’s benefits compare to your competitors’ allows you to compete effectively with themthrough differentiation.
• Commodity Products - Few, if any, perceived differences among competing products.
•Specialty Products - Highly unique features compared to other products competing for buyers' dollars.
Strategies that are based upon features
• Introducing - Identifying yourself as the first to offer a new product feature is a provencompetitive strategy. For example, specifying a product as the first organic body lotioncontaining Vitamin E will position your company as a leader, at least for a while.
• Improving/Modifying - Instead of being at the head of the pack with a totally newfeature, you might modify or improve your product’s features, which creates theimpression that your company cares about satisfying its customers. Modifying product
features is a strategy many businesses use when a competitor has lowered prices. For example, if the maker of one organic body lotion lowers its price, the maker of another may add Vitamin E as a new and improved feature but keep its price the same. It isimportant to remember that modifying features usually leads to changes in benefits. Stayaware of the evolution of perceived benefits your product offers so you can use them inyour marketing.
• Grouping - Often, features are grouped into different product models — and prices —
escalating from a basic model to a fully loaded model. Automobiles, electronic devices,
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and vacation packages each offer features that may be added to a basic product model.Services can also be grouped in this fashion. For example, an accountant might offer acertain fee for preparing annual tax returns, another fee to also process payroll, andanother to manage all of a client's financial affairs.
Make old things new
At ReFind Originals, we deconstruct, clean and restore discarded leather apparel and upholstery,transforming it into stunning, one-of-a-kind leather handbags. Each purse is totally unique,
buttery-soft and super easy on the environment. Through our craftsmanship, we hope todemonstrate that greener choices in our everyday lives can be beautiful.
About UsReFind Originals' creator Anita Hopper had the idea that by repurposing outdated leather apparel
and upholstery, she could combine her love of sewing with her interest in recycling to make
handbags which would not only be beautiful, but also environmentally friendly. She fashions
one-of-a-kind, buttery-soft handbags and backpacks out of discarded leather and other fabrics,
giving new life to old garments. Some of the bags are adorned with wooden buckles, handmade
from recycled wood scraps. Others are decorated with vintage buttons or buckles. All are
guaranteed to be embellished with the marks of their history. Owning a ReFind Originals bag isnot only a fun and unique way to carry your essentials, but it's a refined way to demonstrate that
greener choices in our everyday lives can be beautiful!
PhilosophyReFind Originals is committed to using recycled materials in the creation of every
handbag that bears our name. We're concerned about the disposable mentality that
has destroyed so much of the environment and see our work as a small way to
make a difference in the world by reducing waste, reusing beautiful materials that
would otherwise be discarded, and recycling them into refined and unique purses
and handbags. We also celebrate beauty and enjoy creating fun, one-of-a-kind
works of art that women can carry—our eco-friendly and socially conscious recycledhandbags are designed to be stylish accessories for today's women.
Custom Design
Make your old things new:
Before you donate the outdated leather coat that's gathering dust in your closet, consider contacting us. ReFind Originals offers a custom-design service on a limited basis. We can
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transform your garment into a signature accessory item for you. We can create a stunning, uniquegift for a friend, family member, or yourself.
ReFind Originals strives to create a beautiful work-of-art handbag by letting the original leather product speak and shape the new handbag. By creating a personalized handbag for you, we wantto keep your leather garment's history alive by refashioning it into a useful piece of art that you
will treasure for years to come.
ReFind Originals wants you to be completely satisfied with your new-old handbag. We will doour best to repurpose your leather garment into something that you will love and be proud tocarry.
We want you to give ReFind Originals your permission to take your leather garment and treat itas we see fit in the making of your personalized handbag.
Personalized handbag orders are considered final sales and cannot be returned or exchangedexcept for minor repairs within 14 days of receiving your handbag.
Eco-friendly BagsMay 8, 2008
…or, what am I missing?
Reading about recycled leather handbags this week over at Cheap Jap got me thinking. Yeah,there I go again! What in the world is so eco-friendly about a bag made of man-made materials?
True, no animals are harmed but I doubt that wearing a plastic purse is going to save many cows, pigs and lambs since leather is a by-product of the meat industry. I don’t think the world is goingto give up meat anytime soon so I consider it more socially responsible to use as much of the
animal as possible. I know this probably sounds odd coming from an animal-crazy former vegetarian but this is simply my way of thinking. Also, leather lasts longer and, being a natural product, is biodegradeable. Man-made leathers wear out more quickly and do not degrade (don’teven get me started on how cheap they look). Besides, just as Cheap Jap says, if you think I’m paying $995 for a nylon purse, you are all kinds of crazy.
Recycling? Now, that is a trend that I like. I often save old bags for the leather or the hardware if it is still in good shape and I made a bag a couple of years ago from leather recycled from my bar stool cushions - it had that aged ’70s look that I am so fond of. But, I laugh when this is called a“trend” since we sewers (and quilters) have been doing it since the beginning of time!
My idea of an eco-friendly bag? Those canvas things you bring to the grocery store.
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Denim Jean Purse with small pockets on front. Black belt and bamboo handle. Snap closure, fully lined inblack with no inside pockets. Approx. 16.5"x8" plus 6"x5" handle.
These cute denim jean purses offer versatility and style! Designed and handmade by E. Pauline Cole with
special attention to detail, these purses are perfect for everyday use. Made from recycled jeans, they
have zipper and button detail, are fully lined and have an inside snap closure. The functional pockets are
great for keys, cell phones, sunglasses and change. Get one today, before they are gone!
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~ CUTE RECYCLED DENIM BOOTY BAG ~ HANDMADE ~ NWOT ~
** Condition: Made by hand ~ NWOT **
** Fabric: Recycled denim **
** Lining: Multi-colored checked cotton **
** Denim Straps w/approximately 14 inches hang **
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All items are sold as is. If I agree to refund an item, the item must be returned within SEVEN
days after the initial contact with me. Buyer will be responsible for shipping charges back to me.
The original shipping and handling charges are not refundable.
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ABOUTAt Pouch we make unique accessories and homewares from vintage and recycled material. Our range includes not only bags, but belts, peg bags and bag dispensers too. Due to the fact we usevintage fabric, many of our items are one-offs and the vast majority are limited edition. Our products are robust, practical and very stylish. Individually hand crafted and skillfully sewn to ahigh standard, you can be assured our handmade products have not been mass produced andnobody was exploited in making them. Our ethos is to promote low impact, environmentallyfriendly, local production.
We love vintage fabric and sewing and wanted to create unique bags which stood out from mass
produced high street offerings. We are also passionate about encouraging people to use less plastic bags. At Pouch we make unique bags from quirky, vintage and recycled material. Due tothe fact we use vintage material, many of our bags are one-offs and the vast majority are limitededition. Our bags are robust, practical and very stylish!
Why Buy Recycled? Recycling begins when materials are collected for recycling. The collected materials are then manufactured intonew products. When your school purchases those recycled-content products, you are closing the loop by bringingmaterials full circle from old product to new product! Look on product labels for the highest post-consumer content(rather than pre-consumer content) available. Post-consumer waste is waste from products that were previouslyused and then collected from the consumer.
By buying recycled-content products you help to preserve natural resources, reduce energy use & pollution, createmarkets for recyclables and minimize the impact of your school's activities on the environment.
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Now you can recycle and look good doing it. Gone are the days of unsightly blue bins and
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forgotten piles of plastic bottles. Now, thanks to the creators of the Ecopod e1, with the nearlyeffortless push of a pedal you can experience the "sweet sound of compaction" as your assortedaluminum cans and water bottles are hidden away, conveniently compressed, and then transferredto a removable storage bin. This chic device, for home or office use, was developed by BMWDesignworks to make recycling clean, simple, and worry-free.
Just place cans and bottles in the allotted space and step on the lever, and you can stockpile 50 to60 crushed recyclables in the inner compartment. Glass, paper items, and plastic bags can bestored in one of two separate containers on top.
"Recyclable materials are oftentimes tossed in the trash simply because recycling is notconvenient and creates clutter," according to the Ecopod website. To combat this problem, and toredirect the estimated 134 billion beverage containers that enter U.S. landfills each year, Ecopodhas partnered with Williams-Sonoma, Dwell magazine, and even indie crooner Jack Johnson tospread the message that recycling is both sensible and stylish.
Available in black and white, the Ecopod retails for $328 and is available through the Ecopodwebsite and at a number of retail stores, including Target and Hammacher Schlemmer .
Recycle Denim Jeans with These Fun, Functional ProjectsNo matter how worn out, torn up or out of style they might be, your old jeans still
have some life left in them and are just waiting for you to recreate them into
something fabulous and functional. Most importantly, don't ever let them end up in
the trash bin - old
<a class="link"
href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/theme/410/denim_more_than_just_blue_je
ans.html" title="denim">denim can always be used for something and it's a terrible
waste for denim jeans to end up in a landfill.
If you are the crafty sort, there is really no limit to how you can use your old denim
jeans. But, you don't need extreme sewing skills or to be a mad crafter to find ways
to reuse your jeans in fun, functional ways around the house or fashioned into new
wardrobe pieces. With easy patterns and tutorials all over the Internet, anyone can
recycle their used denim jeans into household items, décor accents, accessories and
more.
With basic sewing skills you can create anything from a fun, funky tote bag to
potholders and placemats to fashionable, hip skirts. Old denim is also great for
cutting into squares and using for quilting, as well as creating tool bags (with
pockets!) reusable grocery bags, plastic bag holders and even rugs.
To create a great, durable (and washable) rug, you don't even need a sewing
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machine. Using a traditional braided rag rug method, cut the denim into long thin
strips and sew them together end to end to create three very long strips to braid.
Braid the strips and then begin to wrap your long braid into a circle or oval, hand
stitching each row together as you go.
Plastic bag holders are easy to make out of recycled denim jeans and are handy tohave around for reusing all those plastic bags you still have from back before you
started using reusable shopping bags. If you have basic sewing skills, you can
create a more functional bag holder with a hanging loop and sewn elastic closure,
but no sewing is required. Simply cut one of the denim jean legs in the length you
prefer for your bag holder and use a cord or ribbon to cinch the ends enough to hold
the bags inside with an opening for putting them in and pulling them out.
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Ways that You Can Customize Your Jeans in as Little as 10
MinutesCustom jeans can help you make the kind of fashion statement that sets you apart
from the crowd. Jeans are one of the most universally worn garments today, which
makes them a safe and stylish choice for people of all ages. However, just because
you love your
jeans doesn't mean that you have to look like everybody else. When you decorate
and wear your own custom jeans, you will be able to show off your individuality and
display your unique character to anybody lucky enough to be in your vicinity.Wearing custom jeans will show everybody that you are independent, creative, and
fearless. Custom jeans make a strong fashion statement, and they are not for the
faint of heart, but if you are looking for a way to stand out, consider creating your
own wearable art.
Making custom jeans can be almost as much fun as wearing them. There are
several different ways to customize a pair of jeans, so even if you do not consider
yourself an accomplished crafter or fashionista, or if you don’t have a whole
afternoon or weekend to devote to this kind of project, you can still choose a
method of customizing your jeans that will suit your taste, your time restrictions,
and your talents. Whichever method you choose, you will emerge from the process
with a pair of very special custom jeans.
The easiest way to make your jeans unique is as simple as writing your name. A
simple marker can be the start of a very special and intricate pair of custom jeans. If
you have the skill and the free time, you can spend a whole day drawing detailed
designs with a fine point permanent marker to create delicate and sophisticated
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monochromatic motifs all over your jeans. If you are a writer, consider inscribing
your favorite poem or story instead of drawing to create a stunning conversation
piece that will make you feel great and accomplished every time you wear it.
Custom jeans that are this labor intensive and allow you to show off your creative
skills are sure to be the talk of the town for months and months.
.Denim bags
Denim bags are popping up everywhere! Here's what makes mine unique....
Every one of my bags is handmade and designed by me. I guarantee that my bags start out as a wearable jean;
I purchase them from wonderful community resource stores like The Salvation Army and Goodwill. Then, the jeans
make a trip through my washing machine in super hot water to help clean and soften the fabric even more.
It's alot of fun to come up with color combinations. Some are fun and funky, some are traditional. And, just like
jeans, the sizes of the bags vary.
All of the bags are fully lined & feature an adorable recycled denim pocket on the inside for holding keys, etc.
Then, the finishing flair is a belt that is carefully selected to make the front of the bag "POP". Some of the belts
are hand knitted by me.
And, of course, the handles and closure are carefully selected to complement the bag.