Designs by Keri bags

[mommato2boys]

Does anyone have one of these or seen them IRL? Is ebay the only place to get them? They look nice, lots of pockets inside, looks like a nice tote bag. I like the zipper top and outside bottle holders. The straps look long enough to fit over the shoulder, wonder if they will fit on the handles of a stroller? Kinda reminds me of a vera bradley bag, at least on the inside. Thanks for any info.

[mommato2boys]

Okay, I broke down and ordered one to try, the price was right and she is going to customize me one...the one I found on ebay was camo & pink, well, I didn't want pink but she is going to make me one with camo and orange. I will let ya'll know when I receive the bag, how I like it and quality wise. I got the XLG size, but I am a heavy packer so I hope it will be large enough. She says that she can custom make diaper pads or change purses to match.....I can't wait to see it in person!!!!

[smbirth]

I havent heard anything about her bags but they look very nice! I was checking out her ebay store and it sounds like she really loves what she does and that always tends to show in craftsmanship!

I hope you love your bag---maybe post a review some pics and and a review when you get it?

Sheri
Momma to Nathaniel
9-15-04
8 months BF!

[mommato2boys]

I will post a review when I get it...can't wait!!! She was very easy to deal with and was willing to customize any bag for me...she doesn't make them until she gets an order so there was no problem in customizing it.

[JulieL]

could you provide a link for these bags - thanks!

[mommato2boys]

Here is the link to all her bags....
http://stores.ebay.com/Designs-by-Keri

I got the first bag listed, the pink and camo, but she is doing it in orange and camo. I like the side pockets, they look nice. I like the heavy zipper closure. I can't wait to see it in person.

[loewymartin]

I ordered one of these based on this thread. She's customizing mine also (light colored interior, zipper closure, 8 pockets - 6 inner 2 outer). I also ordered a small make-up bag to match so I can throw my stuff in there and toss it in the bag. I don't bring much for my toddler any more, but I'll be ramping up the diaper bag once the baby gets here. I think this will be big enough for me to carry the stuff I need for both kids when going on an outing!

Michelle
Mom to Alia born 5/16/02 and the GIRL! peanut due 8/13/05

[mommato2boys]

I haven't gotten mine yet, can't wait to see IRL....let me know how you like your bag. What fabric did you get?

[loewymartin]

Black bottom with black toile on top. There was a pic of a 6 pocket bag on ebay that had that coloring. I wear a ton of black and my purse is black, so I figured it would go with just about everything.

I can't wait for mine to get here either! Funny, considering I won't even need it until August when this babe gets here. But since I'm not really buying much for the baby (as it's another girl, and I've got most of the gear!) it's one of my few "for baby" purchases :)

Michelle
Mom to Alia born 5/16/02 and the GIRL! peanut due 8/13/05

[mommato2boys]

Sounds nice! Let me know when you get it...I keep going home at the end of the day and just hoping it will be there....I know it is way to early yet....but I look, just in case!!!!!

[Slingin_Momma]

I keep checking to see if you got your bag...I want to see Camo & Orange...I've been loving this combo on stuff. A lot of ds's summer clothes are camo and/or orange...he has a camo & orang hat from Children's Place...and I got the Olive Dash that has the Orange trim.

LOL...I'll just keep checking!

[mommato2boys]

Seems like there was one posted on ebay a while baby with the orange and camo combo....I hope to be able to post pictures but I am not sure I can do it right...but we will see!!!!! I haven't got an email that she has mailed it yet, but I can't wait.
I like the Bolsa bag, with this color combo but really can't justify the price. If it were the "perfect bag" I guess I could, but the dimensions seemed a little small.
I am hoping this could be my perfect bag!!!!! I love the color, love the zippered top, so I am just hoping!!!!!

[mommato2boys]

I got an email today that my bag shipped!!!! I am so excited to see it. The lady was really nice and said in the email that her helper quit so she had been very busy trying to get all the orders done, and she was sorry about the delay so she was including a free coin purse that matched with my bag!!!!!!!! Now that is service!!!!! I ordered on May 23, so I didn't think it was really that long for a custom made bag!!!! I am impressed so far!!! I will definately do business with her again!!!! I am thinking about getting a matching pocketbook too! I really want to see the quality first but so far, service can't be beat!!! I thought maybe I would try and contact her at the end of next week to check on progress but she contacted me first!!! I am thinking since she thought this was a while to take for a bag, and included the free coin purse, that her bags are normally even quicker than this....I am so pleased so far~!!!!

[loewymartin]

I want a full review and pics when you receive it! I'm hoping my eail will come soon too (even though the baby is still weeks away from being here!)

Michelle
Mom to Alia born 5/16/02 and the GIRL! peanut due 8/13/05

[mommato2boys]

Okay, I received the bag with extra makeup bag...I have to say I am a little disappointed....the material doesn't seem to be very durable and is probably going to wear very quickly. It is very similar to Vera Bradley as in size and design but I definately say this was a "made" bag. Maybe I am expecting to much from a sewn bag, this is the first that I have ever ordered. The bag is very flimsy, it needs a piece of cardboard in the bottom, the zipper could have been bigger and more heavy duty and the straps are nice and long but flimsy. The pockets on the inside are nice and big, reminds me of a vera bradley bag but just needs better materials. The material needed to be a canvass, instead it seems like material with lining inbetween, KWIM? I really don't know if maybe I expected to much or is this typical of a made bag? If I was carrying this bag as a purse, it would probably be fine, but as a diaper bag, I think it isn't made strong enough. ;(

[JulieL]

It's probably lined w/quilting batting, just a guess. Are the handles made out of the fabric only? Honestly they look made well for the price IMO. Are the fabrics used cotton? I bet they are making the bag with less of a reinforcement. If she used cotton, that is what quilts are made of and they go through a lot of use and lovin and usually still look good after years of wear. Unless she used very cheap fabric it shouldn't wear out to quickly.

[mommato2boys]

For the price, I do agree, the bag is fine, the handles are fabric with interfacing between. If the material was a little heavier, maybe even jean weight ,it would give the bag a little structure that it lacks. It's not a bad bag, just could use some improvements...especially the zipper, the zipper is very small and hard to grasp.

[loewymartin]

Hmmm - now I'm not so excited to see mine! Oh well, lesson learned. Even if it will get me through the winter I'll be happy. It was a really good price for a "custom" bag, so I'm not going to complain.

I hope yours ends up holding up better then expected. Maybe you could put a zipper pull on the zipper to help? I haven't received a notice when mine's going to ship yet, but I'll let you know when I see it.

Michelle
Mom to Alia born 5/16/02 and the GIRL! peanut due 8/13/05

[mommato2boys]

I don't want to be a downer on the bag, because for the price, it is a nice bag.....the material isn't as bad as maybe the zipper, if she used a heavy duty bigger zipper it would be better, but it is a well sewn bag. I think if she upgraded her materials slightly , she could have a really great bag. I hope you like yours!

[loewymartin]

I just received mine last night (and won't get to use it until Sunday at the earliest!)

I think I like it. I completely agree with your assessment - the zipper is too small. I actually didn't realize it was the zipper until I felt it (thought it was a black piping seam or something). But I think size-wise it's goign to be great. I'm not sure how long it will hold up, but if it gets me through the winter with 2 kids (toddler and infant) then I'll deal with it and then see what size I need next year.

Michelle
Mom to Alia born 5/16/02 and the GIRL! peanut due 8/13/05

[mommato2boys]

Glad to hear that you like it....the biggest complaint is the zipper, if she had used a heavy duty one, I think the bag would be great.....even better heavier canvass material = the perfect bag!!! Hope it holds up for you!!!!
Like I said before, for the cost, it isn't bad.