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Beauty And Function Found In Bags Design PDF Print E-mail
Written by Jack Keats   
Every woman needs a one-of-kind purse for a specific purpose, perhaps all purpose, but the quest starts with the bags design. For every day, for shopping, for evening or for carry-on, some can take the credit for multiple uses. Evening bags are a separate category, along with the wallet on a shoulder strap. Others could have dedicated usages for wine, diaper, potluck, laptop, fresh fruit market, and for the under 25, a messenger bag.

Every woman needs a one-of-kind purse for a specific purpose, perhaps all purpose, but the quest starts with the bags design. For every day, for shopping, for evening or for carry-on, some can take the credit for multiple uses. Evening bags are a separate category, along with the wallet on a shoulder strap. Others could have dedicated usages for wine, diaper, potluck, laptop, fresh fruit market, and for the under 25, a messenger bag.

Tips for when first shopping: Check out a few details common to many bags. Is there quality lining and is the color acceptable? Dark linings sometimes disguise the contents. There are sometimes side slots in the inside. Will your hand fit? Can you see the other pockets and their zipper tabs, if any? What sort of handle, "bling" or buttons? Are there pockets on the outside. Is there a cell phone pocket?

Zippers are usually the early breakdown weakness. The most important top closure should have the sturdiest design. Numbers might be found on the tab. A ten would be stronger than a five, but main zippers are frequently a seven. Closures are not always important. An open top would be common on a casual shoulder sling. However, purses or totes that have a flap over, zipper or snap offer more protection from theft in crowded areas, don't spill.

Snaps are handy, sometimes more convenient than zippers. When the one arm is attached to a toddler and the other is looking for the car keys, snaps can open quickly. Three types are magnetic. One is embedded in the fabric not visible, the other is visible and out and applied with an industrial applicator.

The third can be hand or machine applied, sometimes used in highly crafted purses. With your fingers examine the area around the magnet. If properly installed some reinforcement should be evident. Some totes snap shut with the same design as found on jackets.

Purse handles are so important to function that this feature must suit the woman or be constantly frustrating. The long strap should hang straight to just below where the elbow bends so that the hand finds a natural position. Though thin straps have less bulk breakdown is a concern. Straps of fabric, particularly cotton and hemp, feel soft to touch but show wear sooner. Leather or vinyl handles can pull on skin or slide off the shoulder. Those casual rope type handles need to be well attached. Look for double seams or stitching.

Short handles, in addition to vinyl or leather can be constructed of metal, or wood, strapping, braiding, or heavy bead. Most purses and totes take abuse, except those chosen for for elegant evenings. Purses slump on the floor, are thrown in the back seat and are often over stuffed. Decide if the purse will be carried hanging down or under the armpit.

Before making the final decision at the checkout visualize the items meant to be carried. It could be too big to be carried when full or too small to carry everything. Perhaps you are the woman who wants five or six bags for variety, and you are already aware of the importance of bags design.

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