So. Much. Pretty.

Let's do this, Saturday.

Get to know Myla's Bags

I had the privilege to meet Michaela Phifer a few markets ago. One of the other vendors had seen her at Eye Level Art's Holy City Market and Fleas and suggested I reach out to her - and I'm so glad I did. Myla's Bags has sold at several of the last markets and her bags are a great addition!

AM: How did you get started with Myla's Bags? Where did the name come from?

Myla: A few years back I rediscovered my love of sewing. I started out making totes and shoulder bags in colors and prints that I liked. At the time I was unable to find things I liked in stores. When I started creating for myself, my friends asked about creating messenger bags for them. When I realized there was a need I decided to start my business on a very part time basis. I started out making bags as people asked for them.

The name is a variation of my name. My name is pronounced “My-ella”, but most tend to say only the first and last syllable. 

AM: How long have you been in business?

Myla: I’ve been in business for many years, but I officially started selling to everyone in 2008.

AM: Is this something you're doing full time?

Myla: Although I would love to do this full time, I work a full time day job and come home to sew in the evenings. Balancing family life and the business is tough but worth it. I am currently working on training my daughter to do some of the smaller tasks. It takes some time to show her, but it’s nice to spend sometime with her as we work on Myla’s Bags together.

AM: So, what's your process? Do you find fabric you love and go from there? Or have bags styles in mind when you pick out fabrics?

Myla: I don’t really have a process. I enjoy fabric shopping like some people  and getting inspired from the fabric. Some fabrics are bought with a purpose, but most are bought and they lie on my shelf.

AM: Which bags do you enjoy making the most? You have some many styles!

Myla: Every bag is different so it depends on my mood. I find when I create a new style, I will make what seems like a million of that bag.

AM: I love that you incorporate technology into your bags - ipad and kindle covers, tech sleeves, did I miss anything?

Myla: Nope, I think you have all them covered. =)

AM: So where can we find your goods, other than your website?

Myla: I am currently selling at various artist markets around the Charleston area.  I also have a few of my items at “At Home Designs” in the City Market and I also have some items out in at Glitter Lifestyle Boutique in Claremont, CA.

So be sure to check out Myla's Bags - you still have time if you're shopping for Mother's Day!

March Photos, Round 3

A few more for you.  If you meant to pick something up, but ran out of time/money/attention span, check out the links below each pic!
 

 Talon Jewelry

 Myla's Bags

You can see Polyester Stella, Seth Deitch and Proud Mary above.

Dancin Goat

Dodeline Design

And a huge thank you to King of Pops CHS for coming out!  I hope you were able to try some of Andy's new flavors - Keylime Pie, Milk Lavender Honey, Lemon Basil or Grapefruit Hibiscus! 

Artisan Tees, Jill Lauren Knits, Beehive Quilts, Myla's Bags

Artisan Graphic Tees

Our mission is simple: to provide the best products and service to our customers at the lowest prices possible and to support the arts. We take great pride in our company, our commitment to customer service and in the products we sell as well as the artist we help support. Our online store is designed to provide you with a safe and secure environment to browse our product catalog. Or you can always come visit the Artisan Tees store in downtown Charleston S.C. at 47 Spring St.

Jill Lauren Handmade Knits

I love to knit and I love to shop handmade! I learned to knit 10 years ago when I was in the Peace Corps in Russia. I bought some yarn at the market and the little old lady who lived next door to me taught me to knit. I knit many scarves in Russia and when I returned I took a few classes and have been knitting ever since! I love designing new things, everything in my shop is an original design. I also love to shop for vintage items to include in my knitting, especially buttons.

Beehive Quilts

For me, quilting has been something ultra-personal, my own thing. I learned a little from people, a lot from books, but mainly it's been me in a room by myself for the last 10 years developing my own technique. Now I am opening that world up and trying to teach my approach to others.

Myla's Bags

I've always loved sewing, so opening my own business was something that was bound to happen. In 2006, after many compliments from friends and family about the bags I made for myself, I decided to open up my own company. The company was created as a way to share my ideas and creative handbags, accessories and clothing to the world. All myla's bags creations are a result of my passion for design as well as my intense focus on craft, which ensures that all my products are durably constructed, stylish, fun, & unique. I hope that you have a long and enjoyable relationship with my handbags. Please feel free to check out all I have to offer!