Left of Centre Polka Dot Tote

$25 + shipping.

You are not seeing things. Those polka dots are slightly askew. Don't ask me why. This fabric was donated to me by someone with access to random fabric samples. 

(As previously discussed, I now have fabric with corgis on it.)

Lined. Inside divider-pocket. Snap closure. 
Satin-ish synthetic lining. The polka dots are velvety. Definitely one of a kind.
12" W x 11.5" H x 2.5" D
24" strap.

Find it in my etsy shop.

Embroidered change-purse in rouge.

I love this fabric.  As usual, I have no idea what this fabric actually is, but it embroiders beautifully.  It's the same stuff I used for this Two Birds, One Stone purse, as well as this sunglasses case.  Sort of a ribbed poly sateen type thing.

Whipped up this little change purse for a dear old friend.  It's a birthday/Xmas/any-other-holiday-I-might-have-missed kinda thang.

Tote in Snow White (a la Grimm) fabric

Licensed fabric, so this one's a gift.  Super-cute, with magnetic snap and piping on the sides.  Photo doesn't really do it justice.

See more totes here.

This one also falls under the category of Day-Off Bag.

Sarong Flower Strikes Again.

$22 + shipping.

As previously stated, this fabric is called "sarong flower print."  I have no idea why.

But it's a really nice neutral fabric... kinds goes with everything.

This is a simple tote with a magnetic snap.  See the etsy listing here.

#wip - Green Purse, Blue Rabbits

Just a coupla projects in progress...

Little green purse.  Making a yoga mat bag from this same material - I dunno what the hell it's technically called.  It's transparent, sort of a like a patterned chiffon, but not a silky texture?  And not flimsy like chiffon...  Is it organza?  But organza isn't transparent.... right?  People give me fabrics and I have no idea what to call them.  I need a fabric dictionary.

Anyway, since it's paired with a cream colored fabric, I'm calling the whole color scheme "Lime-Vanilla Ice," in honor of Dandelion Wine (the book containing the namesake for this blog).

More bunny rabbits a la Kristin Matwiczyk.  Last one was in slate blue, this is a bit brighter.  Kind of a cornflower blue (like the Crayola color of my youth- if they still even make that color).

Yoga-Mat Bag: embroidered

Drawstring closure.  Lined & reinforced with stiff fabric so bag retains shape.  

This particular bag was a gift for a newly-graduated yoga instructor.  The embroidery transfer was designed by Kristin Matwiczyk (kmatw.com).  I can stitch one up for you in your choice of fabric and colors, but the embroidery takes a bit longer.

$50 and up.

*Non-embroidered bags are $28 and up.

Visit the Lavinia Nebbs etsy shop for more examples.

**I can embroider somethin' on pretty much any bag you see on this site.  

Contact me with your ideas and we'll try to make it happen.**

YMB: yoga mat bag in green-red-gold polka-dot

$28 plus shipping.  Buy it here.

See more like it here.

Check out a tote made from the same fabric here.

Hedge Fund, Purple

Another hedgehog zip-pouch.  Meant to be used as a coin-purse, but it does fit a standard-size ID.  "Nibs" the hedgehog was designed by my pal Kristin Matwiczyk.

This guy is purple, to match the fabric on the back.  Made from old jeans (recycled).  See the Etsy listing for more details.

Hedge Fund: Blue Flower

The backing fabric for this guy used to be a skirt... I think... I'm pleased with this addition to the Hedge Fund line.  Trying some different color combos.

See it on Etsy here.

Toucan Zip Pouch in Rouge

$20+ shipping

Toucan colors were selected to match the backing fabric.  See more photos via the Etsy listing.

Purse in Lime Vanilla Ice

In same fabric as the previously-posted Yoga Mat Bag.

$20 plus shipping.

Available in my Etsy Shop.

Woodland creatures a la Kmatw: bunny rabbits

Finished the prototype Bunny Rabbit Bag.  It's a simple li'l thing with a snap closure.  The lining is a lovely bird-n-owl fabric given to me by the Hummingbird.  The rabbit-design came from Kristin's assertion that woodland creatures are the next big thing.

Overall I'm pleased with the outcome.  A few of the embroidery stitches aren't as even as I would like, and I'm not sure why.  I think it has to do with the needle I was using.

I've already cut another one in a different shade of blue, to be stitched as soon as I can get to it.  It's waiting patiently behind a yoga-mat bag in progress and 2 small alteration jobs.  I think the second one will turn out beautifully - for me the second time's usually the charm.

In the meantime, I will let this one go for a reduced price since it's the first.  A sample sale, if you will.  I plan to charge $30 for future Bunny Rabbit Bags (embroidery-by-hand takes ever-so-long to finish).  This one, however, could be yours for $20, plus shipping.  Unless you live in NYC and we can arrange a hand-off.  Mosey on over to the Lavinia Nebbs etsy shop, or contact me for details.

Update: SOLD on 12/5/12.

YMB: Sarong Flower Print

$28 + shipping.

When I bought this fabric online it was called, "Sarong Flower."  I have no idea what that means.  But I was pleasantly surprised.  There's a tote bag coming too.

See this bag on Etsy here.

Two Birds, One Stone : #wip

I'm totally keeping this one for myself.

This fabric supports embroidery beautifully.

From the Two Birds, One Stone series.  Inspired/heavily informed by the work of Kristin Matwiczyk (kmatw.com).  You can see a couple of originals below.  Check out her site for more examples.

Want a bag sporting the hand-embroidered TwoBirds design?  Write me kim(at)lavinianebbs(dot)com.  Or check my etsy shop for updates.

Fabric-ulous.

I'm upstate and requested a Joann's Fabrics trip. Screw the garment district. I'll take Joann's or Hancock's any day. What can I say? I'm classy.

The place was crawling with moms and kids and miserable looking fathers. Total shitshow. But so worth it.

13 yards for $50ish. Take that, Mood.

Owl Zipper Pouch, Blue (with stripes in back)

$25 + shipping.

I kinda love this guy.  The backing fabric coordinates beautifully with the embroidery, if I do say so myself.  But you'll have to click on the Etsy-listing to see more.

YMB: Purple and Yellow Floral Print

Nice spring/summer fabric.  Excellent for purple-people.  (You know who you are.)

See this bag and other ones like it on my Etsy shop.

Bag o' the Week: Lavinia Nebbs Tote: SOLD.

SOLD 12/1/12!  See similar totes here.

I've made a commitment.  I'm trying to make one bag per week.  

Sometimes it's more like one bag per 2 weeks.  We do what we can.

Tote bag with hand-embroidered Lavinia Nebbs patch.

Made from the same fabric as this YMB (Yoga Mat Bag).

$36 plus shipping.

Bag o' the Week: Green Tea Floral YMB

YMB: Green Tea Floral Print.  $28 + shipping.

One of my favorite yoga mat bags I've made thus far... This fabric is right up my alley.  The color reminds me of supremely-steeped green tea.  Gonna make a tote bag out of it as well.

Buy this yoga mat bag (YMB) at the Lavinia Nebbs Etsy Shop.

See past bags o' the week here.

Purple Corduroy + Beads

$15 + shipping

So my friends have taken to giving me their old clothes, which I promptly butcher and salvage for cool fabric options.  Mostly denim and the occasional corduroy.  Most of the pouches you see here, were once my friends' pants.  These cords, however, were mine.  They served me well!

This is just a fun li'l zipper-pouch with beading detail.  See more on Etsy here.