Custom Designed Bags

Do you have your dad’s old wool Army blanket, a sweater of your mother’s, or a wool coat of your grandpa’s that no one wears but you just can’t bear to throw out?  The Suvi Girl Workshop will create your own unique handbag, giving new life to the old item! Suvi Girl Products has had the great honor of working with several clients on custom designed bags. Click on the stories below to see pictures of the projects and to learn more. Be sure to contact Suvi Girl Products to discuss options. The workshop would be thrilled to work with you to create a lasting bag out of a nostalgic piece.

Dad’s Wool Coat

This wool coat was worn years ago by a family’s dad who recently passed away.  As it was no longer worn by anyone, they requested it be created into a large handbag that can now be used daily.  Original pockets and buttons were used as detail on the bag.    

Grandpa’s Wool Suits

I had the honor of working with a woman who had two wool suits from her dearly loved grandfather who passed away within the past year.  She had 6 cosmetics bags made (for her aunts, herself, and cousins), a handbag (cross body bag) made for grandma (wife of grandpa), and a wallet for the one… Continue reading Grandpa’s Wool Suits

WWII Navy Veteran

Suvi Girl Products was honored to create this handbag for the daughter of a WWII Navy veteran who proudly wore this uniform.

Messenger Bag

This messenger bag was made for a dear niece to accompany her on her travels and adventures.

Repurposing an Ill-fitting Coat

This coat was purchased on travels in the owner’s youth. The coat did not fit correctly, but still held many nostalgic memories. Repurposing the coat into a tote was the perfect way to give use to the item.

Male Backpack

Backpacks are for guys too! By piecing together dark wool, plaid, and a Minnesota applique, this backpack was built for durability.

Mother’s Robe

This beautiful backpack was crafted as a gift for the woman who now carries it. The interior lining comes from a robe of the woman’s mother. The bird-on-branch needle felted design ties the colors together wonderfully.