Julie R. Neidlinger: Art and Store

Purse: The Unsuited Suit.

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This soft and fun purse is made out of fleece fabric with satin and grosgrain ribbon accents. There's a little bit of linen in the eyes, as well as satin ribbon and glass beading accents. Top stitching and decorative edging abound, both inside and out. Vintage cotton cloth and hand-embroidered accents round out the whole package. [view the front of the purse | view the back of the purse]

This is Unsuited Suit, a character so named for business attire that lacks a suit coat. The Unsuited Suit may not be suited for the office; clearly, it wants to be outside with the pink trees and blossoms. Despite its proclivities towards being away from the office, it still will do work for you. You could put your cell phone in its mouth pocket and perhaps your voice mail will be handled automatically. You can certainly carry a lot in this purse.

Purse strap: Rough and unfinished edges along with free-form sewing give the purse strap strength as well as a unique appearance. The handle is connected to the purse with double-sewn fleece "O rings", giving the purse a bit of bounce and keeping it free from any metal whatsoever. The closure is velcro. [view the purse strap]

Inside: The inside of the purse is lined with cotton in varying shades of gray, as well as patterned fabric and ribbon accents. [view inside the purse | view pocket lining inside of purse]

This purse is completely unique, made without a pattern, never to be exactly recreated in either fabric or stitching. It is fully hand-made. By me.

Materials: Fleece, cotton, satin and grosgrain ribbon, polyester stuffing, glass beads, linen.
Size: roughly 13" high, 11" wide, 3" deep; Shoulder strap 15" from shoulder to purse
Other: Spot wash, avoiding satin ribbon if possible.
Price: $45
Availability: SOLD

Labels: plushies, purse, whimsical