Lara Howe Designs

Address
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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The backpack is absolutely gorgeous and took my breath away. The quality of the work is quiye impressive. Thank you!
this backpack is absolutely beautiful, and I love all the pockets which is the main reason I purchased it. it's exactly what I was looking for. and shipping was fast. thank you so much!
I love this backpack in every way! It matches perfectly the Etsy description. Lara communicated at every step of the way and, as promised, the backpack arrived in mere days, even with the design adjustment I had asked for (no water bottle side pouches). Thank you for a functional AND cute item, Lara!
Love all the inside compartments
Excellent craftsmanship, great customer service when she allowed me to get another color lining she had in stock and to not have elastic pockets. Shipping was quick! So many pockets!
This backpack is gorgeous, I have carried it all week and gotten more compliments than I can count. Beautifully made. Thank you!
While this is much more like a smaller backpack rather than a backpack "purse," I was amazed at the craftmanship! The fabric is just as seen in the pictures (the reason I pulled the trigger on purchasing), and I think I get a compliment every time I go anywhere with this bag! Lara's workmanship is A-1!!
Well made, functional, and classy as well! This is an easy to use lightweight backpack.
Quality craftsmanship. Very happy customer.
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