Gilly's Bespoke Bags

Gilly's Bespoke Bags

My name's Gilly and I make handmade bags and purses to your specifications. You choose the design, colours, fabrics, and I make it!

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This is a fabulous wallet clutch design, and can have a wrist strap attached.

It opens wide and will fit an iPhone, six cards, bank notes etc and has a central zip coin pocket.

Measures approximately 8” x 4” x 2”.

Any fabric can be used, any colour, you choose!

The Rindiani is £45.

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This was a special order for someone, a bespoke make. Quite lovely if I say so myself!

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Another gorgeous Rudeneja - I love this bag!

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This is the Janine Clutch bag.

It’s a petite crossbody clutch bag, but has two compartments big enough for a mobile phone, a zippered coin pocket and three vertical credit card slots.

It measures approx 8.25” wide x 6.5” high x 2” deep.

As always, this bag can be made in any colour or fabric combination.

The Janine is £45

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This is a cute little bag that can be used as a clutch or with the addition of the strap it can be a wristlet. The strap can clip on to either side.

It has a slip,pocket under the flap, magnetic closure, interior zip pocket for coins etc.

Card slots and spaces for notes.

Sides expand for easy access.

Perfect for a mobile phone.

Measures approx 6” tall x 8.25” wide x 1” deep.

The Lemonza is £50

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This is the Rudeneja Handbag.

It measures approx 13”W at the Base, 15”W at the Top, 9-1/2”H x 6-1/2”D. 4-1/2” Handle Drop

It has beautiful rolled handles, a large zippered pocket on the front that extends from one side to the other.

Featured inside the bag is a zipper top closure, sectioned slip pocket, and a zipper pocket.

A really classy bag!

This one is made with a faux snakeskin, but like all my bags it can be made in any colour exterior as well as the lining.

The Rudeneja is £100.

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A stunning fabric choice from the customer for this bag. Loved making this one!

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A beautiful bespoke order Sling Bag made in quilted velvet. Just stunning!

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A bespoke Moonwake made to the customer’s requirements.

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This is the Moonwake handbag.

It measures approx 12” W at the base going up to 16” W at the top. 11” H and 6” D.

Inside it has a double slip pocket and a zipper pocket with contrast trim.

Feature straps and buckles on the outside with rivet detail.

Fastens with two strong magnetic snaps. Can also be made with a zip top closure.

Feet on the base to keep it clean.

The Moonwake can also be made with a crossbody strap with side attachments.

As always, any colour choice and lining. This one is made in a mustard Mora faux leather with a Liberty print cotton lining.

The Moonwake is £130.

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This is the Starling bag (Pattern by SewSweetness)

It measures approx 13” x 12” x 4”.

The bag features exterior side zipper pockets, a recessed zipper and a removable adjustable strap so it can be worn crossbody or as a shoulder bag. More than one strap can be made so you can swap!

This bespoke bag was made with a faux leather exterior and quilting cotton interior but as always can be made to your choices.

Inside is a zipper pocket.

The Starling Bag is £70.

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This is the Singapore Sling bag (pattern by Pink Pony Designs).

Approx size is 6” high x 9” wide x 2.5” deep.

The faux leather is hand quilted (by me 😊) with a detachable faux leather strap and an additional chain strap.

Inside zipper pocket.

There are two choices of front flap design - see the two bags in the album.

The Singapore Sling bag is £50.

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A custom made bag with all fabrics chosen by the customer.

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This is the Karvi Mini Backpack (pattern by Bagstock Designs).

It measures approx 9” wide x 10” high x 4” deep.

It has an exterior front zipped pocket, exterior front slip pocket, two interior slip pockets and an interior zipped pocket.

Adjustable straps and a twist lock fastening to the flap.

The Karvi Mini Backpack is £50.

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This is the tote size made as a bright sunny beach bag for a loyal customer.

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This is the Mayfield Backpack.

It’s a classic bucket backpack design with a really roomy inside so you can fit oodles of goodies!

It measures approx 10” wide x 10” high x 6.5” deep.

It has a drawstring closure and a magnetic flap, adjustable straps, an interior zipped pocket and an interior sectioned slip pocket.

This can be made in any colour and any faux leather, canvas or quilt cotton.

The Mayfield Backpack is £80.

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This is a retro style sling bag, completely unisex and so versatile! It can be worn crossbody across the chest or your back, or over a shoulder.

It has a zip pocket at the front, a slip pocket on the outside and a mesh pocket inside. It also has a concealed zip pocket at the back for valuables.

It’s very roomy and can carry quite a lot, large purse, water bottle, glasses case, kindle etc.

The D ring at the top allows you to hang the bag when not in use.

You can have the D ring and clip fastener as shown here, or a simple magnetic snap fastener.

This style bag is very on trend at the moment, and I all the high end stores!

It measures approx 7” wide x 14” high x 3” deep.

It can be made in your choice of canvas, quilted cotton or faux leather.

The Retro Sling Bag is £60.

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This is the Hiraeth handbag from Lavender and Twine patterns.

It measures 12” W at the base, 15” W at the top, 9” H, 6.25” D.

It’s features include:

*2 exterior slip pockets(1 on the front and 1 on the back)

*1 interior zipper pocket

*1 interior divided slip pocket.

* handbag length handles and a removeable crossbody strap.

*recessed zipper closure at the top

As always you can make this bag to your own choice external fabric and lining.

The Hiraeth Handbag is £150.

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This is a small neoprene zipped pouch. This one measures approx 9.5” x 6.5” but they can be made in any size!

This neoprene is turquoise blue one side and navy blue on the reverse.

Hand sewn binding inside.

Most colours of neoprene available.

They make perfect pouches for the beach, small to keep your phone, keys etc in and larger ones for sun creams, use at a wet pouch for swimmers etc.

Prices range from £30 to £50 depending on size.

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This is another Baronia Bowler Bag made in quilting cotton exterior with faux leather accent and handles. The lining is a striking pink waterproof canvas fabric.

Two inside slip pockets and a large inside zipper pocket.

The Baronia Bowler Bag is £100.

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A Worsely Wallet made to match a customer’s bag.

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This is the Oslo Craft / Toy bag.

It measures approx 14” long x 7.5” tall x 6.5” deep.

This particular bag was a bespoke order for a customer’s grandson to store his favourite toy figures.

Perfect for toys or for knitting and other craft storage and easy to carry about.

** Update! A great idea from Lizzie Dummer - this would also make a perfect nappy caddy for keeping downstairs! So much choice with beautiful baby fabrics available too.

Made in quilting cotton and lined with waterproof canvas.

The Oslo Craft Bag is £50.

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This is the Baronia Bowler Bag by Blue Calla Patterns.

It measures approx 13" W x 10" H x 5" D.

It has a double pull zipper which allows the bag to open very wide as it comes down all the way on both sides.

On the inside, the bag has accordion style gussets on both sides of the zippered opening so the contents of your bag do not fall out when fully open.

There are 2 slip pockets and 1 zippered pocket inside the bag.

This particular bag was a bespoke order for a customer who wanted a bag that matched a very expensive designer piece she liked. This design fitted the bill perfectly!

It can be made is all faux such as this one, or a mix of faux and quilting cotton, so the top is different to the accent piece at the bottom.

The Boronia bag is £100.

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This is a zipped clutch bag, perfect for slipping your lipstick, phone and keys on a night out.

The front zip pocket makes a great place to store your key card when on holiday!

This one is made in a rose gold faux leather and lined in a fun retro surfing cotton print.

The clutch measures approx 10” x 6.5” and has a detachable wrist strap.

It can be made in faux leather, suede or quilting cotton. Any colour, plain or patterned.

The Zipped Clutch is £40.

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Matching Travel Clutch for the weekend bag.

Measures approx 11.25” x 7.75”.

Card slots and a centre pocket for passports.

Also holds a standard iPad without case.

Fits perfectly into the inside pocket of the Weekend Bag.

The Travel Clutch is £40.

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Glasses case holder

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Large slip pocket with magnetic snap flap fastening.

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