On Dec 22 2009, 11:53*am, Videophile wrote:
I guess I'm having trouble with this one because I'd actually like to
make a small duffel bag but I don't want it to look ordinary. *I'd
like to give it *more designer look, if such a thing is possible, but
without the frills and furbelows either that one might be able to put
on a handbag. *Just curious as to some ideas from anyone re achieving
something nice in a duffel bag look without it going overboard g.

Thx. *

I have done a half a dozen bags of various kinds for my wife, and on
every one of them I have placed, on the inside, a strap on the end of
which is a hook/clasp that can hold the car/house keys, and coin purse
that holds ID, and drivers license and credit cards. No more of that
dumpster diving for the keys and credit cards. They are right on the
end of that strap which is attached to the inside top of the purse/
bag. She says she thanks me every time she goes for them. The other
thing I did is sewed pockets inside around the base of the purse/bag,
that fitted her Cell Phone and other items that she wanted to be able
to reach without having to dump everything out to find them. They are
always where she places them. That is the really custom sort of thing
that makes a difference to the user. It makes it easier for you to use
the purse/bag. Thats what I would do. Only you will know that they are
there, but you will be glad you do.
John