Washable Organic Cotton Purse
8:41 AM Posted by Mommy Is Green
I previously received an eReader Bag/Sleeve from Sage & Kai for review. I absolutely loved it! So when it came time to get a new purse I asked the owner of Sage & Kai if she could make me a custom purse. I'd been keeping my eye out for a machine washable purse for a while but was hard pressed to find anything with the specifics I wanted. When I found out Sage & Kai could make me not only a washable purse but also one made from organic cotton my search was complete.
I'd never ordered anything custom before but it was really easy. I knew I wanted a purse around the same size as my eReader bag with a flat/gusseted bottom. I asked for precisely that along with the color gray. The owner of Sage & Kai sent me a photo of the fabrics she had for both the inside and outside of the purse. I was able to choose from two shades of gray for the outside as well as multiple prints for the inside. I decided to go with a heavier canvas for the outside since it was the darker gray I wanted. I also chose a nice, solid blue for the inside. I chose this over actual prints because I loved the way the bright, tiffany-like blue contrasted with the dark gray.
I decided to request a long strap and one pocket (inside) for my cell phone. Personally, I like a longer strap on my purse because I like to hang it across my body so I can relax when I have other things to carry. I started appreciating using a longer strap even more when my son was born. Between a baby in a carrier and a diaper bag, it was much easier to have a purse to hang around my body. I still find it very convenient now that my son is a toddler.
My purse is made from certified organic cotton down to the batting and light blue ribbon pull. Sage & Kai also does screen prints using non-toxic, water-based inks but I wanted a simple gray purse this time around. I was thrilled to be able to order this as a custom item so I could get exactly what I was hoping for. My only problem is that I wish I could order more from this shop at the moment. Good thing there's always my birthday and Christmas!
I did not receive any compensation for this post.
This is an item I purchased myself and wanted to share about with others.
This is an item I purchased myself and wanted to share about with others.
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August 9, 2011 6:42 PM
Love it! Love the color combo - good call. :)
August 15, 2011 11:01 PM
I like the colors you picked! And I think is a ver y good idea to have a washable purse since we carry our purse anywhere and sometimes gets dirty. I tend to use the short strap but what you say about the longer strap males so much sense! I never thought about it that way.
Thanks for sharing your parchase!
Greetings from Venezuela!
August 24, 2011 12:03 PM
Simple AND washable...I love it!