Saturday, January 17, 2015
Time
Time slips away. So many things have changed. I have been reminiscing about my walk with God, life, family, and business. So many changes since I started Purse-Suit Designs 8 years ago. I no longer sell furniture for a living, I am a full time college student getting my degree in business, I now have 5 grandsons and a step grand daughter, all of my children are grown, my mother survived cancer but was left with many medical concerns so she lives with me now, my designs have evolved, sales broke $2000 last year. I know that doesn't sound like much, but for me it is a lot. I am embarrassed to look back at the photos of purses I made in the beginning. I am surprised that my family and friends supported me in my endeavor. Many sewing machines, classes, and failures have led to this day and time. I have become stronger, more talented, and more determined. God has brought me to this place and will continue to bring me to where I need to be located. All glory to Him. I have new designs, new fabrics, an embroider machine, a leather machine, and a new straight stitch machine. I am learning things about business that I thought were impossible. I have a group of people surrounding me that give me honest feedback about fabrics, marketing, and prices. The last 8 years have been great, but the next 8 will be phenomena! Thank you to everyone for your strength and encouragement.
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Purse-Suit Designs has come a long way over the last 6 1/2 years. My purses have evolved over the years from incredibly simplistic (I thought they were all that and a bag of Skittles) to incredibly involved (they now have zippers, hardware, and everything!) I can only imagine what they will look like in another 6 1/2 years! It has been a journey of smiles, tears, frustration, and laughter. My business seems to be an emotional roller coaster...if it were a person it would need to seek counseling! The above photo is of the Juliette...my newest design. It has 3 zippers (one for the main opening, one on the flip side of the exterior of the purse and one on the inside pocket), and two patch pockets (one inside and one outside). It is a cross body bag (in my day they were called shoulder straps) with a 40" leather handle. The Juliette can be purchased at http://www.facebook.com/PurseSuitDesigns $40.00 plus shipping and handling.
Friday, February 17, 2012
I saw a segment on "Anderson Cooper" the other day about "safe" purses. An ex criminal told why some purses are safer than others. It was very interesting. The safest purse to own is a cross body bag with a zippered closure. It is harder to yank away from you and there are not any gapping openings for a pick pocket to slide his hand into in a large crowd. Also always keep your crossbody bag in the front of you; not behind you. I must say I carry the New Yorker cross body bag but I keep it behind me to keep it out of my way. What are your thoughts.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
The Madi by Purse-Suit Designs is all dressed up. The art work is hand stenciled and hand painted. The two front butterflies have black beads encrusted on their wings. It is so worth the money. $75.00 plus shipping and handling of $7.00. Order by December 18, 2011 and it should be on time for Christmas.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
The Madi in black and red by Purse-Suit Designs
The Madi by Purse-Suit Designs. The Madi is the small messenger bag. This one is in black quilted fabric with a strip of pink and green circles down the center of the front. The flap is lined in soft pink. It has tons of pockets and space. The Madi is just right for the on the go student. It boast of one zippered back pocket, two front exterior pockets and two deep exterior inside pockets $35.00
Thursday, November 10, 2011
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