Hope everyone is enjoying the start of the long holiday weekend!
Been holding off on purchasing your Martilena bag? Wait no more. Shop on the Martilena website this weekend and receive 20% off your purchase. Use discount code “LaborDay2010″ during checkout to receive discount.
Thank you to everyone for participating in the Pixie Camera Bag giveaway! I love this little bag!
The lucky winner…
Congratulations to Clenna!
She has been contacted & I can’t wait to see which fabrics she selects.
Pixie will be added as a regular bag to the collection within the next few weeks. If interested in ordering a Pixie before then, please contact me. Pixie will be available for $55 & will have other closure option available.
STATUS ON OUTSTANDING ORDERS
I finally have the last of the REALLY late orders out & will be working all through the holiday weekend to get back on schedule. Thanks again to everyone for their patience while I dug my way out of a rather deep hole. It’s stressing, but also exciting to receive so many orders in such a short period of time. The vacation to Disneyworld (planned waaay before the onslaught of orders) & a few days without my sewing machine really hurt my delivery time. As a result I received my first neutral feedback on Etsy. 
No complaints about the bag, but about my lack of communication (which I did attempt, but that’s neither here nor there) & the slow delivery turnaround. It’s funny how you can receive lots and lots of praise & feel great about what you do & your product, but one negative comment counteracts all of it. Anyway, it has me even more motivated to work on improving delivery turnaround overall. My sister has come on board to start helping in the production of the bags, so hopefully with her assistance I’ll be able to improve delivery to less than 3 weeks. It might not be possible with the truly custom bags, because of the delay in ordering & receiving the fabrics, but in-stock items should ship quicker. Thanks again to all of you!!
Labor Day sale…have had several people ask about this. Yes, I’ll be posting details about the sale this evening. Sale prices will be available on the website only with the one exception of Pixie. I’ll be including Pixie in the sale, too. Just contact me if interested.
I’m running way behind at the moment, but I promised a giveaway this month & I just have to squeeze this in before this month disappears. So I’ll make this quick & then get back to work! How did summer disappear so quickly??
And, now about the bag… I’ve been working on lots of various smaller bags lately & this one just really stands out. I like it because it’s cute & compact, but still functional & sturdy. It’s bears resemblance to the large Haylen bag available at the etsy store, but down sized considerably. Perfect little bag for carrying your extra lenses while working or carrying your camera and a spare lens or flash. The photos has the lens separate from the camera body, but you could carry it attached (just need to remove divider & rest camera on it’s side).
More photos of the bag on my flickr page…
Giveaway Details:
The winner will choose from any fabric on eQuilter.com (under $10/yd) for the body, along with a solid color for both the exterior bottom & interior (both of these fabrics are water repellent nylon). (All color options will be provided at the end of contest to the winner)
Details about the bag: Measures 7.5″H x 11″W x 3.5″ (exterior measurements), 1/4″ Thick Foam lines the front & back, 1/2″ Thick Foam lines the sides & bottom (provides great cushion to equipment stored inside), Magnetic Snap Closure, 1 Zipper Pocket along the exterior backside, 1 small open pocket on each exterior side (great for cell phone or business cards) & 1 larger open pocket under the front flap. The interior has two fully adjustable padded dividers.
**Important Note** Because of this bag’s compact size, I will be willing to go an inch or two taller or longer to better accommodate the winner’s needs if necessary.
Be sure to have your entries in by 12:00am on Tuesday, August 31st!
Winner will be randomly selected and announced once confirmed.
Two great pouches now available at the Martilena Etsy store. Both are on the smaller size & perfect for toting around your smaller items like memory cards or lens caps. The little clip included on either pouch allows you to keep it within easy reach inside a larger bag.
The Julia Pouch is the smaller of the two, but is lightly padded to help protect the interior contents. It measures 4″ H x 5.75″ W & closes with a heavy duty zipper. Pouch is shown clipped to the side of a Maia Camera Bag.
The Aggie Pouch is slightly larger than Julia and has more depth. It does not include any padding, but can be added if requested. Aggie measures 4.25″ H x 6″ W x 2″ D & closes with a heavy duty zipper. It’s the depth that gives you all the extra storage area.
Fabric choices for either pouch are available on my Flickr site. I’ll be adding A LOT more fabrics as time allows. If you would like to add either pouch to a bag order, please let me know. The pouches do have to be ordered at the same time as the bag order is placed.
The Knox is one of the more popular bags for a several reasons. First, it’s very affordable, especially if you buy one of the special deal bags available on etsy. Second, it’s extremely practical. The pocket setup on this bag provide all the necessary room to store your camera, a few extra lenses & your personal belongings. No need to carry two bags! And, of course, you can create your own unique bag by choosing a print for your flap & the exterior & interior color choices. But being a popular bag leads to a lot of questions & my goal with this post is to answer all the usual questions & give you all the details on Knox from the basic size measurements down to the specifics on each & every pocket. So here we go…
Exterior Measurements: 7″ H x 8.5″ W x 6″ D
Flap: A cotton print (selected by you) is used to construct the front flap, center fabric panel & trim for back zipper pocket. This cotton print is lined with two layers of heavy duty interfacing to provide stability & durability. The flap itself is not waterproof or padded, but either of these options are available for a fee. The flap is approx. 10″ w to provide plenty of coverage along the top of the bag.
Exterior Fabric: The entire body is constructed from waterproof nylon, available in black, brown, charcoal or khaki. The nylon has a twill texture to it & feels smooth to the touch. It has the appearance of twill & doesn’t stand out as a waterproof material.
Standard Closure: Side release plastic buckle closure. The buckle is hidden under the front flap (see photo above). It measure approx 1″ w x 2″ L. The buckle keeps the bag tightly closed but allows easy access, because it can be opened with one hand. Other closure options are available.
Shoulder Strap & Pad: Adjustable strap measures 1.5″ W x 60″ (fully extended). Straps are available in black or brown. The removable shoulder pad is constructed from the print selected (if enough available). The pad has a layer of fleece for comfort & can easily be attached or removed using the velcro strips sewn in.
Zipper Pocket: Large zipper pocket along the backside of the bag, measures approx. 5″ H x 14″ W. How is wider than the bag? It wraps around on each side, so it’s the entire width of the bag. A heavy duty zipper keeps everything tightly inside. Perfect pocket for carrying personal items. The fabric trim keeps the zipper hidden from view.
Front Open Pocket: The open pocket is perfect for cell phones or lens caps or even memory cards. The front of the pocket is constructed from the print selected, but the back is lined with the same waterproof nylon used on the rest of the exterior. This ensures no moisture leakage into the interior. It measures approx. 6″ H x 6″ W.
Interior Measurements: 6.5″ H x 7.5″ W x 5″ D – 1/2 foam surrounds the entire exterior of the bag. The 1/2 foam along with a thick cardboard support the bottom of the bag. Keep in mind this is foam, not batting, so it provides a good amount of structure & support without being bulky. Camera shown in the photos measures approx. 5.5″ W x 5″ D x 4″ H (for scale purposes)
Interior Pockets: The interior has two fully padded pockets. The pockets are padded with 1/4″ thick foam, so you have plenty of cushion without any bulk. Each pocket measures approx. 5.5″ H x 5″ W x 3.5″ D.
Interior Fabric: A waterproof nylon is also used for the interior. It is a thinner, smoother fabric than what is used for the exterior. The smoothness of the fabric will keep valuable equipment from being scratched. This material is incredibly durable & stain resistant. Click here to see available color options.
This little guy is a work in process at the moment. In a world surrounded by electronic gadgets of all shapes and sizes, it would be silly not have a mini bag in the collection. Soooo here it is…almost. This particular bag was created to hold two iPads, so it only has a padded interior divider & I’m fairly certain the standard bag interior will include a sleeve pocket along with a couple of smaller open pockets. The exterior will include the open pocket under the front flap & a large zipper pocket along the backside as shown in the photos. Padding is the standard 1/2 thick foam, so your gear will be super protected. The nylon lining is super smooth, so no worries about scratching screens.
The goal is have this guy available on the website & etsy by the beginning of August, but if you are interested in creating one sooner please feel free to contact me.
Congratulations to Jennifer T. on winning the Hobo Bag Giveaway!
Thanks to everyone who participated!! Hoping everyone had a fun Fourth of July weekend!
Wishing everyone a Happy 4th!! Now through Monday use the code “julyfourth” and receive 20% off any purchase made on the Martilena website. If you’d like to make your purchase from my Etsy store, enter the code in the notes box during checkout & the discount will be refunded through Paypal. Readymade Items & Special Deals are not included in the sale, since they are already discounted.
Be sure to checkout the new Hobo bag & the options available on the website!!
I will be offline for the next several days, but if anyone has any questions prior to purchasing please feel free to email me & I’ll honor the discount when your purchase is made even if it’s after the sale ends.
Color changes are in the works here at Martilena! The exterior and interior color options will be changing over the next couple of weeks. The new exterior color options will now be BLACK, BROWN, CHARCOAL & KHAKI. The interior changes are a little more drastic. As I mentioned previously, silver and charcoal will no longer be available. But I think the new colors offer even more room for creativity with the bags.
NEW INTERIOR COLOR OPTIONS
It will take me a little while to correct all the web pages & etsy listings, so I apologize up front for any confusion this may cause. If you’d like to purchase a bag, but only the old versions are available, please just shoot me an email or convo (if using etsy).
Oh, I’m so excited to introduce this bag & what better way to announce it’s arrival then to do a GIVEAWAY! One lucky winner will win their own custom HOBO style CAMERA BAG. If you’ve seen my bags before, then you’ll recognize the interior. It’s designed the same as Maia, with removable & adjustable dividers. The exterior is all new in design. This bag allows for a large splash of color (or not) on either side, but maintains durability with a heavy duty nylon used for the bottom & interior.
I like this bag because it’s perfect for when you need quick access to your camera and don’t want to mess with flaps or buckles. Also, the bag is deep enough that your camera cannot be easily snagged from inside even though it has an open top. You can use it purely as a camera bag or create a snug pocket for your camera, using the adjustable dividers, and store anything else you may need for a day trip inside. The pockets along the backside allow room for cell phones, keys & even bottles. I’m thinking this bag could easily work as camera/diaper bag quite easily.
Options available: Zipper closure or Fixed interior pockets (similar to Moxy). Of course, I’m always willing to further customize a bag if possible. Please
contact me if interested in creating your own unique version of this bag.
To find more photos of the bag, please visit my flickr site.
Giveaway Details:
The winner will choose from any fabric on eQuilter.com (under $10/yd) for the body, along with a solid color for both the exterior bottom & interior (both of these fabrics are water repellent nylon). (All color options will be provided at the end of contest to the winner)
Details about the bag: Measures 12″ H x 12″ W x 6″ D (exterior measurements), 1/2″ Thick Foam lines the interior (provides great cushion to equipment stored inside), Heavy Duty Snaps for Closure, 3 open pockets along the backside. The interior has two fully adjustable padded dividers.
Be sure to have your entries in by 12:00am on Friday, July 2nd!
Winner will be randomly selected and announced once confirmed.
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