Does anyone try to make Vera Bradley bags?
08-26-2012, 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by LynnVT
I can't seem to find fabrics that look like hers. No Hobby Lobbies near me, and haven't seen anything like VB fabrics around here. I make bags, and often get compliments when I carry them, but cost and time required makes it not worth selling them.
08-26-2012, 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by BellaBoo
If I like a brand I buy that brand and don't waste time trying to find a substitute that is almost the same, it never is like the original. I keep an eye out for a sale and buy it. I'd just spend the money on something else is my reasoning.
Luckily, I'm not a slave to names!
08-26-2012, 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by quiltnmom
I think the mini bow tucks bags are very similar to the Vera Bradley bags.
09-21-2014, 05:55 PM
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i see this is an out of date post here sorry. today i bought the vera bradley mediterranian blue tic tac tote bag. like brand new at a yard sale. washed and dry it. looks great. got it for $2.00. i'm happy with it. it's large and roomy.
09-21-2014, 06:04 PM
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Vera Bradly had a 75% off sale online this weekend on select colors/prints. I never pay full price for a VB bag. I have a lot of them. I give the big duffle and the weekender as gifts to females friends/family. They are great for short trips. I found one at a thrift store and took it apart for a pattern. No way would I save enough to bother making one when I can get it for 75% off several times a year.
09-21-2014, 06:46 PM
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09-21-2014, 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Late Bloomer
I love the Vera Bradley bags,but not the high prices.l Has any one been able to make a similar bag in style and if so, do y ou have a pattern. Would love to make a few for myself but cannot find a pattern. Any help would be appreciarted.
And a clue I learned here---------keep the lining in a light color. Makes it easier to see what's inside.
Most of mine are from remnants and scraps-----------cost way less than$10 per.
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