About Me

I am a generally content (who said generally - don't get me started!) 30 something living in London, who amongst other things sells everything you might need to make unique and lovely handmade handbags at home.

I came to be running a bag making supplies store sort of by accident, but it's the best accident I've ever had!

In the past I have owned a busy restaurant, completed a psychology degree, learnt how to make handmade shoes, made handbags and soft furnishings, and worked as a play therapist-phew!

I've enjoyed it all but to be honest I'm happiest creating things with my hands and I'll give anything a go with the help of a few instructions.

I got into bag making for a couple of reasons. I know my way around a sewing machine because I have to alter my clothes a lot (grrr), and I was once given the most beautiful off-cuts from a curtain maker (lots of heavy silks). So I thought I would make myself some pennies by making bags and selling them because they are quite quick and easy to put together; and they went like... whooosh!

It got to the point where I was constantly sewing, obtaining bag making supplies was a real pain, and I also met other bag makers who complained of the same thing...so I thought 'wait a minute'...thus U-Handbag.com was born on the 4th November 2005. Bless all of those who sew with her!

I now spend most of my time finding yummy fabrics, handles, patterns and metal thingamyjigs for bags to sell, and sewing bags. I feel I have truly found my calling!

If I wasn't running my business I think I would have been a drummer in a rock band.