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.