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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.
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.
Here’s a peek at the tote/hobo camera bag in the works. The interior size is very similar to that of the MAIA, except for the extra height. The simple snap closure allows you to keep the bag tightly closed, but allows for easy access when you want to be able to grab-n-shoot with your camera. No flap to slow things down. The bottom is Cordura to keep it waterproof & durable, while the interior is lined in waterproof nylon packcloth. The adjustable fabric strap is padded, so no need for a separate shoulder pad.
Oh, and notice the beautiful new teal color option! There will be several new interior color choices available very shortly & this beautiful blue is one of them. As the new color choices are brought in, a few will be discontinued. Silver, tan & possibly charcoal will be discontinued. The charcoal, although it has been popular, has become more difficult to obtain in the same color shade. Each time I receive an order it’s almost like opening a surprise birthday present, I never know what I’m going to get. More on the color changes as I finalize the new selections.
The tote will be ready to go within the next two weeks. Just a little more tweaking & it will be ready to go…
One of the disadvantages of sewing completely custom bags is the continuous pile-up of excess fabric. It usually happens when I’m forced to order a certain length without being able to customize the order to my needs. One of the reasons I’m partial to eQuilter is the ability to order in shorter lengths (1/2 yard min). Most online sites start with a minimum of a yard & in some cases it’s necessary, but most of the time I’m left with more than I need. Although I have found another that I would like to mention, it’s Hancock’s of Paducah. I am loving them right now. I’ve used them off and on when searching for a particular fabric, but they also allow for 1/2 yard purchases & their selection is amazing!
I had mentioned previously that I had added some special deals to Etsy, if you ordered one of the bags using an in-stock print. Those listings are now available for Moxy, Knox & Maia. The listings are for very specific color combos on the bags, but I’m always willing to mix things up if I can. Most importantly I’ve added A LOT of new prints to the in-stock section on flickr. Some of the prints are in very limited quantities & are no longer in print so when they go, they go.
As usual I’m always open to working up custom bags, so please don’t hesitate to contact me if you’d like something a little different than what is currently available on Etsy.
For me things always seem to happen all at once. Everything is clickin along at its usual pace & then BAM you get hit in all directions. That’s how this month has been for me. My kids have had appointments for doctor checkups, dentist checkups, school functions, extra curricular activities and on & on & on. You add all of these extra activities to my fully loaded work schedule & preparing for the craft show & voila a whole month flies by. I realize that working on my own allows me the flexibility to work around all these obligations more freely, but when you crawl into bed after one o’clock in the morning nightly knowing that you’ll be up again by six to get the kiddo to school on time you to start to wonder why you thought working for yourself was such a brilliant idea. Of course, then I remember how many of my son’s events I couldn’t attend while working the regular 40 & how often he was disappointed because of my absence & all feels right again.
Now that I’m done rambling on to the important stuff…
Back to work…
The Moxy. A great little bag with lots of pockets that create enough organizational space to store both your camera & personal items all in one spot. The 1/2 inch thick foam padding provides protection when your valuables are stored inside. The durable, waterproof fabrics used to construct bag will help keep the elements at bay & give you a long lasting bag. Please visit Moxy on the website to learn all the details about this awesome little bag.
Giveaway Details:
To find more photos of the bag, please visit my flickr site.
The winner will choose from any fabric on eQuilter.com (under $10/yd) for the flap, a solid color Cordura (waterproof fabric) color for the exterior & a solid color packcloth (waterproof nylon) for the interior. This bag offers you custom options inside & out. (All color options will be provided at the end of contest to the winner)
Details about the bag: Measures 8″ H x 9″ W x 5″ D (exterior measurements), 1/2″ Thick Foam lines the interior (provides great cushion to equipment stored inside), Magnetic Snaps for Closure, Zipper pocket under the front flap & 2 open pockets along the backside. The interior has 3 small padded pockets along the backside & 1 large open pocket along the front.
Be sure to have your entries in by 12:00am on Wednesday, April 14th!
Winner will be randomly selected and announced once the winner is confirmed.
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Over the next couple of days I’ll be listing some super deals for several of the camera bags. The catch…the fabric choices will be extremely limited. The fabrics will be from pieces I currently have in-stock. Some of the prints are still readily available, while others will be while supplies last because they are no longer in print.
At the moment I have 2 deals available for the Maia, one in brown & one in black. I’ll be adding more during the week as time permits.
If you see a fabric that you like, but the bag isn’t the style you’re looking for, please contact me. I’ll gladly setup a custom special for you on another bag. My goal here is to eliminate some of the piles of fabric surrounding me, so I’m very open to any type of custom purchase.
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