Lara Howe Designs

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Springfield, Oregon
United States


My first sewing experience was when I was about 6 or 7. My mother gave me a little sewing kit and using the fabric from a dress I had out grown, sat beneath the apple tree in our backyard and stitched together my first purse.

Years later in my home economics class, Mrs. Kuesler introduced me to the sewing machine and a hot iron and well.... I knew in that moment I had found my "chocolate" in life. You know, the thing that really gets your creative juices flowing and just down right makes you happy. 

It wasn't until our second child was born that I had the idea to sell some of my homemade creations at our local handcraft market. That was 30 years ago... I am still selling at that same market to date.

Thanks to my customers at the Eugene Oregon Saturday Market who pushed me to go on-line with my products, I now ship my bags all over the world now... It just amazes me. Every sale puts a smile on my face and inspires me to keep creating. It's a blessing, as sewing isn't something I do...it's part of who I am. I can no more stop sewing than breathing, it would seem. 

I thank you for visiting my shop and hope you enjoy what you see! If you do...please share or tell a friend. Word of mouth has kept me in business for 3 decades now and I count my blessings for y'all daily!

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A friend of mine bought me one of these messenger bag purses at a market or fair and I have always loved it. I decided to look up the designer on Etsy and I found you! And I’m so glad! I bought my mother a messenger bag for Mother’s Day. Since I overlooked the fact that Mother’s Day was this Sunday and not the following Sunday I figured I would just have to give it to her late. What a pleasant surprise to have my package arrive in two days! My mother loves her purse. The design and fabric are beautiful!
First of all, I LOVED working with Lara—she is amazing. I had messaged her asking about a fabric she had previously used—and although at the time it was out of stock—she messaged me as soon as she found some still for sale. She made the bag of my dreams for me just days later, and the quality is IMMACULATE. I have many back issues and am a busy mom—this large backpack doubles as a purse and diaper bag for me easily, and is super comfortable.The quality of the sewing, detailing of the fabric—all of it it’s perfect. Never hesitate to buy from her! She’s so personable, professional, and kind. I’ll definitely be doing business with her again in the future! Shipping was fast—even through Mother’s Day weekend, and I couldn’t be happier with my purchase! Thank you so much again Lara!! ❤️
I love the bag! The quality is top notch and I can’t wait to use the inner pockets for organisation. The fabric is durable and thick. It’s going to be my daily go-to bag from here on! Thank you Lara for creating this masterpiece of a bagpack. I wish I found your store earlier!
Very well made. Love the side pockets.
This backpack is very well made! I am so impressed. I can't wait to start using it as my purse. The pockets are in all the right places.
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