Kirribilli Market - Blog writeup

After two dismal efforts at Kirribilli markets so far, I was  pretty disheartened.  But as my stallholder chums and friends have said: I can't give up just yet, I have to keep trying.

So yesterday, I received the kick I needed to keep on keeping on, with a fantastic writeup from food maestro and 'art enabler' Roz MacAllan.

Thank you Roz MacAllen for your kindness and generosity.

For those of you who missed the link to Roz' blog - it's here.

Batik and denim washable bags

I've made these as an alternative to those godawful environmentally friendly bags sold everywhere in supermarkets.


OK so these are not to replace your Prada, LV, Gucci, Balenciaga or Miu miu but to keep them pristine by providing somewhere to put that bulky pair of shoes, wet brolly and extra sandwich.

You can see the packed lunch in photo number three is of the healthy variety.

These go through the wash - the handles are cloth covered plastic tubing so will provide you with a proper grip.

I'm taking these to Birchgrove Primary tomorrow for their mothers' day market. I'll be selling these for $35AU each.

batik beach bag

So I took note of the feedback from friends asking for a shoulder version of the batik and denim bag.

Here is a prototype.

The handles keep their shape by way of nifty plastic tubing. Him indoors put in the holes - makes it look less 'handmade'.

I haven't gotten around to addressing the zipper in the pocket request yet... I'm thinking about a button fastening rather than a zip.

Summer bag - please rate my bag

OK. Here is a work in progress bag - please rate it.
Would you be seen with this bag at the beach?

This is a cotton and cotton mix floppy beach bag
It's made to go through the wash - in fact I'm hoping a few washes will fade the denim and make it look softer.

It will hold a couple of books, a snack, water bottle, beach towel, cossies, thongs and other stuff. The brownish panel inside is a pocket for your keys, wallet and sunnies.

Dimensions:
length: approx 49 cm
height: approx 33 cm
Depth: approx 22 cm (the bottom is squared off for more room)
Handles: 33cm - definitely a tote bag rather than a shoulder bag.