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Zoe's Bag Boutique



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Welcome to Zoe's Bag Boutique,
the on-line store of Zoe Designs Ltd.





Hi, I'm Karen Norback the owner of Zoe Designs Ltd., which I started in 1995.




Background

I love fabrics! The colors, the prints, the variety. The combination of that love of fabric, and my design and sewing skills, acquired from 20 plus years manufacturing outdoor gear, led to the creation of a line of unique products.



How designs are created

Many bag designs spring from the fabrics first. How to best feature them is the initial consideration. The Tallullah, for instance, was initially designed to showcase larger prints. Following form is function. The focus shifts to making each bag useful, as well as attractive. This led to the creation of one of Zoe Designs most popular features.



How the bags are constructed

Since my background has long been in the world of outdoor gear, I use top quality webbing, fabrics and hardware. I do not use leather, so my bags are perfect for vegans too.The majority of fabrics I use, for the foundation of the bags, are comparable to those you would find on a backpack.  However I make the bags unique by overlaying parts of the body with a cotton print. This makes for a sturdy, but attractive and lightweight  bag.

Zoe Designs bags are make to last! I take pride in my high quality standards. I use large seam allowances and copious amounts of reinforcements on stress points.



Limited Edition Bags

Many of the bags, especially the larger styles, are one of a kind, unique pieces. Most fabric options are purchased in small quantities, usually a half of a yard. Only a few prints, such as the Day of the Dead, and sock monkey fabrics are replenished, the remainder are used for stock items, or custom orders.



Why buy such small pieces of fabric?

The large selection I am able to offer my customers is one reason. An additional benefit is that it makes each product that much more special, in most cases you will be the owner of a bag that is truly unique to you. No one else, on the entire planet, will have one like yours.

It's rare, in this world of mass production, to be able to say that about your bag. You can tell the person, for whom you bought a Zoe Designs bag, I had this custom made for you, no one else, but you, has one.

Besides, as I said above, I love fabrics!



What customers say

My friend Katie (who has one of your bags) and I were at an arts and crafts event in Indianapolis last weekend. We saw several vendors with all kinds of bags - some using the same fabrics as you. But we agreed that nothing we looked at came close to your quality. Extra kudos for your customer service! I think we've gone back and forth on just three Zeldina flaps as much as we did on my big custom bag. You are a gem, Karen!
Becky
June 18/2009




You've definitely raised the bar for online shopping!  This was by far the most fun and the most pleasant "purchase" I've ever made via the Internet and the bonus is that I know I'm getting EXACTLY what I want.

I am sure you'll be hearing from me again in the new year... I already have ideas for more bags!

Alanna -Alberta, Canada Dec 4/08












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