About this Product
Classic design is rugged, versatile, spacious, earthy, and water resistant. Handmade in the USA with Scottish Waxed Cotton Twill❤️
Made with heavy waxed cotton twill with a classic waxy/oily feel, and vintage brown specked wool pockets. Lined with a durable ripstop lining. Plenty of pockets and storage!
FEATURES:
• Heavy cotton webbing strap handles and clip on adjustable crossbody strap
• Main fabric is waxed twill - develops beautiful "craze" patina over time for a vintage look
• Lined with a durable tightly woven poly/cotton ripstop lining
• 2 outside slip pockets, one with a magnetic snap closure
• 1 large inside slip pocket that is large enough to hold a small laptop (10" tall x14" wide)
• 1 inside brass zipper pocket (about 9" x 10")
• 1 large. elasticized pocket (divided to make 2 separate pockets) for storing small essentials
• Metallic nylon zipper (metal slider) and leather zipper pull
• Antique brass metal hardware
MEASURMEMENTS
• Approximately 18” W x 14" T x 6 1/2” deep
• Handles measure about 15" (or 5"-6"tall from top of bag to strap top)
• Shoulder strap extends to 52" and is 1-1/2" wide
MATERIALS
• 100% waxed cotton twill (17 oz) main body and base
• Vintage brown specked wool for pockets
• Polyester and cotton blend tightly woven "ripstop" lining
• Cotton woven interfacing, polyester heavy stabilizer, fusible fleece, metal hardware and zipper, polyester thread, cotton webbing, leather zipper pull
CARE AND CLEANING
• Wool and Twill - spot clean with dry cloth or cloth dampened with distilled water and mild soap. Twill may need to have waxed reapplied after cleaning or after prolonged use and wear. The wool pockets are treated with fabric protectant. Bag cannot be put in the washing machine, ironed, or steamed. The lining can be spot cleaned, or saturated if needed and then blotted with a dry towel/cloth.
**Special thanks to Anna Graham of Noodlehead for designing the Oxbow Overnight Tote pattern that inspired this bag❤
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Bidizza Bags
Meet the Maker
Welcome to Bidizza! I believe there is beauty in everyone and all things. My wish is that my handmade gifts will add a little happiness for you or someone in your life!
My love for sewing started at an early age watching my mom use my Nana's 1910 Singer sewing machine. I was later influenced by my big sister who taught me how to design and sew my own clothes as she shared her love, knowledge and appreciation of fine wool and silk textiles. She lived near the Kentucky textile mills and would mail swatches of fabric for us to collaborate on making post-college job interview suits. Life happened and I lost my focus on sewing for a while until both my daughters needed wedding dresses. Once the wedding dress adventures took hold, I was right back into sewing! Now retired, I'm blessed with being able to run my own small business and enjoy the small batch work of handbags, scarves and other textile items.
I still rely on my sister for feedback, ideas (and big life decisions!). I inherited that 1910 sewing machine and it remains an inspiration for my work.
My granddaughter now has her first Singer and we're building memories as she begins her own making journey.
How did the shop name Bidizza originate? My grandparents immigrated to the United States from Sicily in the early 1900's. The Sicilian word Bidizza references beautiful in the Sicilian language and is my small way of honoring my Sicilian roots.
My creations include rustic wool shag rugs, pet beds, bowl cozies, upscale wool handbags, upcycled denim bags and other gifts inspired by natural fibers, sourced in the USA when possible, with a minimal environmental footprint.
Follow me on Facebook and Instagram for my upcoming markets. I hope you like my work, and thanks for visiting!
How it’s Made
I only sell items that I make myself - slowly, one-at-a-time, or in small batches❤️ For this bag I used vintage wool, that originally came from a Kentucky woolen mill. I love how this pairs with the 17 ounce heavy cotton waxed twill from Scotland. I make sure to reinforce stress points (like where the rivets are), and double stitch where added strength is needed in addition to overlocking the lining (serging) to keep it from unravelling. These extra efforts are hidden from what you see on the outside, but I'd like to think that if you had reason to look at the hidden construction details, I'd be just as proud as I am with the outside!
Thank you for listening!
Shop Policies
Processing Time:
Orders are typically processed and shipped within 1-2 days. The time the item actually arrives to you depends on the carrier, along with variables outside of my control, but typically takes between 3-7 business days from the time it leaves my shop. Most items are shipped via USPS ground advantage but sometimes I use FedEx or UPS.
Returns:
It’s important to me that you are happy with your purchase and feel comfortable referring me to others. If for any reason that’s not the case, please contact me at bidizzagifts@gmail.com and we’ll work something out.
RETURN POLICY
CHANGE OF HEART: You may return your item within 30 days of purchase as long as it is in its original unused condition. You pay the cost to ship to me. I’ll replace the item or refund your money as long as it has not been used or damaged. If you paid cash at a craft fair, I’ll need to know which show and will verify with my records the date of purchase.
HANDBAG WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEE (applies only to purses and wallets) If your purse or wallet has a construction failure with 90 days of receipt, I will correct, fix, or replace it for free (my decision on which option). Shipping the item back to me is your responsibility. I will cover the return shipping of the repaired or replaced item back to you.
Examples of construction failures include, but are not limited to zipper teeth failures, seams unravelling, and popping rivets. Construction failures do NOT include abrasions, tears not on a seam, stains, or zipper pull failures, as these are signs of use and not the fault of the maker. If you encounter a construction failure beyond 90 days after receipt or through normal usage, please contact me immediately to see if it still might be repairable for a small fee. The sooner you contact me, the more likely it is that I have that fabric available for a repair.
Custom Orders:
I accept custom order requests. Send me message if you're interested and we can work out the details.
