YES…it is THAT time again! My latest Pattern is off being tested as we speak….BUUUUT…I NEED a name! Can you help? Here’s a sneak peak:
Designed and written with pleather (faux leather, real leather and vinyl) in mind, this bag may have a minimalist appearance on the exterior, with two slip pockets on the sides for your phone or keys; however, inside you will find a multitude of storage pockets for organisation. Its roomy interior is secured by a recessed zipper and boasts an additional interior zippered divider pocket, PLUS 4 extra slip pockets and 2 pen pockets.
Finished bag size = approx. 30cm (12”) X 30cm (12”) X 11.5cm (4½”). Neither too big nor too small…. 🙂
I’ve used ready made straps BUT of course, you can make your own too!
AND….Guess what! The bag makes up GREAT in other fabrics too! For the bag in the next photo I have chosen a faux suede for the main exterior pieces and a quilting fabric for the contrast panels. (Don’t you just love the cute little owls? LOL) While a little bag making experience will help you navigate the pattern, it is actually very easy to achieve a great result in fabric:
I am offering the soon to be newly released pattern PLUS a hardware kit both FREE of charge to whomever suggests the name I finally choose for the bag! (Yes I will post it to you anywhere in the world!)
To enter simply leave your name (Or names!) suggestion in the comment section below! PLEASE leave your name as well as….and this is REALLY important…a method of contacting you should you win!….HINT: I am leaning towards a name other than a persons name BUT not one describing the pleather/fabric! 😉
Competition closes Wednesday 22nd January! ………….and I can’t WAIT to see what you come up with! 😉
P.S. Please forgive me for not personally replying/commenting on all the comments and name suggestions for this post….if I did, I would be here all day instead of working on finishing up the pattern! LOLL….BUT rest assurred I READ and appreciate every single one of them! 🙂 Thank you!
I love this bag, maybe a ‘Victorian Bag’
caroline desterbecq
Sophia! It looks all racy and Italian…like Sophia Loren! Looks great xx
oops, just read you don’t want a persons name…I’ll keep thinking!
I’m thinking City Chic or Fashionably Fancy…?
Hmm, I’m thinking no matter what name you choose, my (mobile) hairdresser really needs this bag!!! She’s forever rooting through the bottom of a large tote to find her small round brush….with that many pockets, there’d be no excuse!
p.s. it looks fab with those handles!! Are you going to supply the handles?
p.p.s. you know with my love of complicated pattern names I’d call it ‘The pocket tote or something equally complex LOL!!
Very cute bag. It looks like a upscale fun city bag. How about “Star City”.
Dyan Charron
How about “On the Go” Bag. It’s defiitely one you would take with you on a trip or shopping
Very classy looking! I think “Chicago Charm” would be a good name.
How about “Sew Organized”? Just a thought…lol Beautiful bag.
ooh.. lovely! Chic and Modern.. so how about Chic and Modern tote. or the Mod Block Tote. I’m not very good at this!
Can’t wait to seet the tester’s bags!
How about Sew Chic or Take It With You Tote or Simply Irresistible Tote. It’s a beautiful bag!
I love it!! So crisp and chic. In the pleather it makes me think of Manhattan or Broadway. Whatever the name I can’t wait to make it!
The yellow black combination looks great ! My suggestion –> “Sturdy Chic!!”
I love it. Very chic. I’m very bag with names, but maybe “CITY STAR” or “Shopping Chic”
LOVE THIS BAG!!! It looks great in both of those fabric combinations. I think the bag is totally sublime, so “Sublime” is my suggestion.
Love the strap detailing! I’d say “Uptown Tote” or “Main Street” maybe working Chic in the name, or last but not least “5th (or Fifth) Avenue.” Hope none of those have been submitted yet 😉
Realized I forgot my email address just in case 🙂 it’s wdhandbags at gmail dot com.
The Queen Bee Bag
teaandolive @ gmail.com
Nice tote..how about the Urban Chic Tote??
My first thought was of Marlo Thomas and That Girl. I think that would be a good name. The That Girl Bag.
Uptown Girl, City Slicker, Arm Candy, Euro Chique, I Love This Tote (take on the yarn)
Looks like another winning design! Fingers crossed…
Rita aka crescendogal on fb
The Busy Bee because of the colors that you used in the initial pic and also because of the wonderful organization within.
CJ Davis
the Minimalist Pack Rat.
“Taking the T” it reminds me of my travel to the East Coast and the need for a versatile and secure handbag.
How about the Luxe Bag or Luxe Tote? I think it looks really luxurious in the leather. Can’t wait til it’s available. 🙂
I love this bag 😀 Specially in yellow and black colours. That’s why I suggest “Busy Bee Bag” –> for all busy women. 😀
How about 60’s Chic I imagine it done in black and white like those lovely dresses from the 60’s
Love the Bag how about The Universal Tote!
The Ritz…….lovely bag
Love the bag. I suggest Uptown Girl. Will def make it. Never sewn with pleather. Email: ahallis@yahoo.co.uk
I know not everyone will. ‘get this’ as not everyone watches or knows Doctor Who, but my first reaction to this fabulously detailed bag was, ‘its bigger on the inside’….. so I can’t get past the idea of The TARDIS…..copyright and all, this one is out of the race! 😃
A very smart looking bag! How about “Intentionally Vogue” or “Intentionally Metro Tote” or “Intentionally Sleek” or “How Come I Can’t Think Up Something Besides Intentional” LOL!!
I really like this bag in both sets of fabrics! Great design!
Oh this ones easy!!! It’s “The Walk In the Park” bag!!!
So springy and fun!! Love it!
The Nine to Five.
Trendy-Sleek City Bag 🙂
annkinco@gmail.com
This bag says “City Slicker” to me, polished and useful!
You already have a Sugar & Spice……you can call this one Sleek & Sexy
Love simplicity & the interior pockets! Good suggestions for names, too. It would be great for work or as an everyday bag, so maybe the Work & Play Tote of satchel.
How about “the classic minimalist”. Its so classy and clean looking.
Just saying..some of these suggestions are really good–I’ve already entered mine, but I can see some great possibilities in combinations of ones already suggested! Fun! Glad I don’t have to decide! 🙂
Uptown girl .
When I looked at the first pic, all I could think of was a peanut m & m – so my suggestion is peanut 😀
The Sophisticated tote – joy.morgan@bigpond.com
“Downtown Carry-All” is my suggestion
Stunning bag!
How about Gilliflower ??
The It Bag or the Eclipse bag. I hope these are good ones.
forgot my email to contact: thistlesandtulipscrochet@mail.com
Sandra D! Makes me think of her at the end of the movie all dressed in pleather! lynneds@gmx.com
I don’t have any suggestions but just wanted to add that I love the bag! Looking forward to the pattern when it’s released.
How about Totally Chic, a play on the word Tote as you’ve certainly made a chic one, looks great.
When I saw it the first thing I thought of was Dick Tracy!
black sunshine, thanks for the chance
Love it … “Country Maiden Bag ”
Or “Pretty Perfect Bag”
Or “Country Dreamer Bag”
Or “Cirty High Bag”
Ellen Wiedman
Or “Lady London Bag”
Or My favorite “Chasing Hedges Bag”
Or something a little Australian
“Girl Sydney Bag”
“Casino Carry Bag”
Or “Ozzie Rocks Bag”
Gone a little overboard I think.. Maybe I might use some of these myself one day ..
Ellen Wiedman .. I think you have my email… Just incase I win… Lol
That was supposed to be “City High Bag” …lol
It looks like a Smart City Tote to Me 🙂
The first thought I had when I saw your bag was …Chic Shopper !
Or City girl ! or City Shopper ?
‘The Avant-Garde’ would be my suggestion. Love the simple lines!
How about ‘Uptown Girl’
It’s smart, and it has a dividing pocket. How about “Divided Diva?”
How does “Stepping Out” sound? That’s what it made me think when I first saw it. Love it by the way.
Reminds me of a Ferrari, fast, furious and very chic. How about The Fast and Furious Chic Bag. Oooopps my suggestions doesn’t count because I’m testing it LOLLLL
I’m a bit slow off the mark… what about ‘am/pm bag’ or some play on that? Or ‘The all day bag’.
Have fun deciding. 🙂
Wow! I love this bag, Chris! It’s great with all those pockets and the extra zipped pocket divider. How about “Double Duty”?
Since it looks deceptively simple, how about “Deceit” or “Deception”?
It looks like an expensive designer bag so
High class tote
Oh so chic
Uptown lady
Racy lady
Darling chic
Darling tote
Love this bag can’t wait for the pattern. My thought when I first saw this was chic so how about the Ultimate Chic Bag.
How about the “Go to Town Tote”?