Does anyone try to make Vera Bradley bags?

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08-24-2012, 08:55 PM

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SewExtremeSeams

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Thank you for all of the suggestions.

08-26-2012, 02:00 PM

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GrannieAnnie

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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.

I don't care if I find fabric that looks like Vera Bradley. I've got so many cute purses. Tweety Bird is about worn out. I've got a farm fabric bag. I've just made one with ice cream cones and cookies on the bottom, turquoise linen on top and a dancing cow for the closing flap. I've got several linen bags that I got bits of fabric cheap.

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, 04:27 PM

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I have made bags for tablets sort of in her style. I like the use of color. I don't make purses. I don't carry one. If it doesn't fit in my pocket, I don't need it.

08-26-2012, 05:03 PM

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Debbie C

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I was fortunate enough to find two Vera Bradley bags that I LOVE at yard sales over this weekend - One was $8 and the other was only $7!! SCORE!!

08-26-2012, 07:00 PM

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Patches1900

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Originally Posted by quiltnmom

I think the mini bow tucks bags are very similar to the Vera Bradley bags.

I agree. I have made both the larger and mini-bow tucks and been asked by a number of folks, "Is that a Vera Bradley bag." I am happy they came out well enough for folks to comment on!

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i see this is an out of date post here sorry.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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Chester the bunny

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There is a Vera Bradley cosmetic bag here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33GLdsKDl1I&app=desktop

09-21-2014, 09:00 PM

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GrannieAnnie

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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.

I'm in a wheelchair and I make backpack purses because they work well with the chair. Mine are very similar to VB backpacks. I don't have a pattern. Instead, I pretty much measure out how deep I want pockets, etc.

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.