ā€œMiamā€ N° CO-192

A messenger bag crafted from baby wrap fabric featuring yellow succulents on a turquoise background and sunshine-yellow leather, paired with ice-blue and yellow cotton linings inside.

668€ 688€

  • 8h of careful labor
  • 75% repurposed materials

"Intuitions" Range / Theme Nature Radiant! Share your inner sunshine with this brilliantly designed messenger bag featuring a cheerful succulent motif.

Its story

Nearly three years after sewing one for myself using my favorite baby wrap, this cleverly expandable messenger bag pattern felt like the perfect choice to showcase this fabric with its bold, oversized motif for which I'd been having trouble finding an appropriate model.
The gusset that doubles the bag’s capacity is the standout feature of this design, and I enhanced it by adding a zippered pocket inside and dividing the large slip pocket into two more practical compartments.
Finally, I wanted to offer more versatile carrying options with a longer handle for shoulder or crossbody wear. This also gave me the chance to use chain connectors that add a touch of sophistication.

A spacious bag, plenty of storage, and cheerful colors and patterns—carry a little sunshine with you wherever you go!

Caracteristics

  • Type: Messenger Bag ;
  • Model: Qui peut le plus... ;
  • Dimensions: 33x23x7.5-15cm ;
  • relaxed design ;
  • large capacity, doubled when expanding the dedicated gusset ;
  • interior includes 1 zippered pocket and 1 divided slip pocket ;
  • secured with a magnetic clasp flap ;
  • luxury metal hardware ;
  • a long handle for shoulder or crossbody carry.

Materials

  • Exterior: Oscha Slings ā€œSucculents - Prototypeā€ babywearing wrap fabric (100% organic cotton) and upcycled lamb leather ;
  • Lining: 100% cotton poplin ;
  • Interfacing: 100% cotton fusible, Decovil Light (42% polyester - 35% viscose - 23% polyamide), certified organic 100% cotton batting.

This piece is based on the "Sadie Expandable Bag" pattern by Swoon Patterns.

Care, Shipping & Warranty

Care

Take good care of your piece: keep it away from direct light and humidity to preserve its colours, and stuff it rather than flatten it so it keeps its shape.
Care instructions specific to its materials are included on the ID card shipped with it.

Shipping

Shipped within 24 hours (except weekends).
With tracking and insurance, worldwide.
Free in France.
Would you rather collect your piece from the workshop (Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert, France) than have it shipped? Contact me before placing your order.

Warranty

14 days money-back guarantee,
2-year legal conformity warranty.
Learn more about your rights.

Near Perfect?

Slightly reduced price due to a discreet minor defect on the leather flap.


Your testimonials

This bag is a work of art 🤩
Marie is an artist; she waits for the fabrics to speak to her, searches for the perfect color harmony, has an eye for extreme detail, and transforms luxury industry waste into unique pieces!
Thank you for your work, Marie ā¤ļøšŸ’™

Brindille D.-J.

THE BAG, WHAT TO SAY. Mind blown.
Finishes carefully considered at every stitch.
Lightweight, sturdy, very good quality materials, colors chosen with care and taste, everything is crafted with applied expertise, I love it.
It’s my first bag and surely not the last!

Irina R.

My bag is amazing, it’s a marvel of craftsmanship and inspiration. I never leave it, and it’s very practical and holds a lot of things. I love it.

MichĆØle L.

Common questions

Do you ship internationally?

I ship to France and outside the European Union. Other European Union countries are not served at the moment.
If your country is eligible but does not appear in the list, please contact me at hello@marie-alhomme.com or by phone at +33(0)661356222. With your complete details, I will provide you with a final invoice that you can then pay by bank transfer or credit card.

Why are there "Near-Perfect" items and what are they?

As part of my sustainable view of the modern luxury fashion, creating as little waste as possible is central. You can learn more about this on my Soulful Values page.

What do you do with your production offcuts?

Your own bespoke fabric offcuts aren't covered here: they're always sent back to you with your finished piece, unless you tell me to keep them or dispose of them differently.

As for my own production offcuts: nothing is thrown away if I can help it. They're reused in my workshop for reinforcement, worked into mosaics to create larger pieces, or used as is for small creations (keychains, bookmarks...). The rest is given away depending on its nature and size: to other artisans (such as jewellery makers), or to associations, community centres and schools for their workshops.

"I’m afraid someone else will buy it while I’m hesitating"

Each piece is unique.
I can send more photos or offer a short reservation option to give you time to decide.

I have more questions

This is all lovely,
but do you want something that's just yours?

Discover the bespoke service: from the idea in your head to the piece in your hands, made from your sentimental fabrics, shaped around your wishes, needs, budget, and timeline.

Charlotte’s baby wrap

After ordering a bag from stock, Charlotte realized it would be too small. I offered to make her a custom, larger version, and she sent me her baby wrap to transform.

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Muriel's small birds and jacket

When Muriel discovered my custom sentimental-making service after walking into the studio during my 'Studio Clear-Out' sale, she asked me to help her enjoy her favorite bag of the last 30 years all over again...

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