Market Bag for my favorite market vendor (Nadia's Bag)

[Instinctive]

My longtime favorite food vendor at the local farmers market is retiring sometime this summer. Since sometime in the early 2000's she has been my first stop on Saturday morning for food and a chat. Always with a smile and optimism, regardless of the weather or the news of the day and sometimes something extra with my order.

As token of my appreciation I decided made her a leather market bag which I hope she will be able to use to enjoy a trip around the market herself every now and then.

About the bag:
Hand cut for the hide, 5/6 oz cow leather from a tannery in Maine.
Dimensions: 16" wide x 12" deep with a 3" gusset.
100% Hand stitched (about 900 stitches, I lost count).
Inside hanging pocket attached so no extra stitches show on the outside of the bag. 8" wide x 7" deep.
Interior support strap that helps maintain the bag shape (it can be disconnected for large loads) and can be used to secure keys, etc. as well.
Double layer hand stitched straps long enough to carry or wear on the shoulder. Strap connection reinforced on the inside.

#shoplocal #shophandmade

[Stetson912]

That looks very nice. She will love it. And a thoughtful gift as well

[kiwican]

Great gesture man 

[Instinctive]

My mother inlaw just asked me to make her one. Family discount of course. No pressure.....

[Stetson912]

Haha I'm familiar. Making a belt that way hehe. 

[garypl]

Looks good - she will appreciate your thoughtfulness!

[AZNightwolf]

Nice bag.

the hanging pocket is a cool idea. I like the reinforcement strap idea too. Planning something like that for my bike bag

[YinTx]

Thats a generous and thoughtful gift!  And a nice bag, to boot!

YinTx

[CTaylorJr]

Very nice indeed!   She'll love it m sure.   

Nice idea with the pocket 

[Instinctive]

Pretty sure a ripped the hanging pocket off of something I has seen, except it was riveted on so I adapted for stitching. Also made a nice reinforcing for the stitches so just used the tab part on the other side.

[Basically Bob]

Looks great ... She should be thrilled!