Ok, just a couple things here.

#1:  I'll start with WOW! Love your fabric choice.

#2:  The buckle attachment makes this a 'professional' finished product

#3:  Workmanship is extraordinary.  Corners are perfect. Top stitching is perfect. Straps appear to be the perfect length.  Plastic view window is perfect.

#4:  In short, there is only one thing I can say about these luggage tags - AWESOME 

Purse Stuff - Paula

Well aren't you just clever?  Love it.  Great idea.

Purse Stuff - Paula

I love the way you worked the red, white & blue into this bag.  And the straps are really nice with the red, white & blue. 

Have never tried the rag style. Have never been brave enough to do it.  But I love the look.  And I really like this bag.  I think you did a wonderful job with it. 

Thank you for posting this.

Purse Stuff - Paula

These are lovely. Your work is excellent.

What are the dimensions of the clutches?
Meaning, how big or what size are the clutches?

Thank you, in advance, for your reply.

Purse Stuff - Paula

The detail is amazing.  What a beautiful Cosmetic Bag!  It's so pretty I would be afraid to use it.

Your workmanship is exquisite.  Thank you SO much for sharing this.  This is a feast for the eyes.  

Paula

Beautiful Workmanship.
Beautiful Wallets.

Keep making them.  You're very good at it :-)

Paula

I love the Phoenix bag.  Keep painting.  I think you've done a great job with these.

Paula

Very Nice Wallets.  I did some wallets for gifts this year too.  Really trying to do a home made Christmas.  Wallets are something they will use and treasure every day. 

Your loved ones will love these.

Paula

I know I'm coming in late to this conversation.  I suggest you head to the store, go through the pattern books and grab a pattern with this basic bag shape / style.  Watch for the pattern sales.  You can pick up patters for as little as a buck or two.

Then come home, study the pattern and revise it as needed to create this bag.  You'll be looking for a pattern that has separate pieces for:

The front & Back
The bottom
The sides

You can do this!

Michelle -
No it does not add any 'puffiness' to the bag.  It is stiff but no puff.  I have used it and am happy with the results.

Someone mentioned providing stability to the bag bottom.  I make a sleeve.  Two pieces of fabric, cut and sewn to fit the bottom of the bag, sew three sides - leaving one end open.  Then insert cardboard, plastic canvas, cut a thin board to fit, etc into the sleeve.  Remove sleeve when you want a slouchy bag or when you want to wash the bag.  Works for me.

Hope this helps a little.

Purse Stuff - Paula