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AKRESSORIES

Medium Pleated handbag, upholstery weight cotton giraffe fabric, $50
Large shoulder bag made from Alexander Henry heavy cotton fabric, $60 Fold Over Clutch, $25
Medium Pleated handbag, upholstery weight cotton giraffe fabric, $50 Large shoulder bag made from Alexander Henry heavy cotton fabric, $60 Fold Over Clutch, $25

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1. I think the fabrics you use are amazing. I'm a current student at SCAD and I find myself having the same issues sometimes when looking for bags. So glad we can make good that we can make our own lol - Ms Shae from ga, August 02, 2009.
2. Thank you! Nice to hear from fellow SCAD students or Alumni. - Stephanie from OH, August 03, 2009.
 

My Name is Stephanie Kress, and I am located near Akron Ohio. I started sewing and designing as a young adult, I learned this skill from my now Mother-In-Law. My love of sewing and design grew from fine arts and crafts, to designing websites and graphic design, to now designing purses, bags and accessories. I am a graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design. My current designs are inspired by the designs and fabrics that I love, and the functionality that I need. Each bag I create is very well constructed, pleasing to the eye, as well as practical. I hope you love them as much as I do!

I love using home decor heavy weight fabrics for my designs, they are very durable and that is what my customers love about my handbags, they hold up very well.  I have always loved handbags, but sometimes I would go to a store and find the the purse just didn't fit right, the strap was to short or the bag wasn't big enough or was too small. So I just started designing bags that fit my body and my style. My husband and I started talking about selling them and before I knew it, my friends and family started wanted my designs.  My customers can choose the fabrics, hardware and style of bags and it will be unique to them. A one of a kind bag.

So far I have been blessed to not have a big issue YET so this has been one of the best experiences overall because of that.

 
What is your name? Stephanie Kress
Where are you from? Germantown, Ohio
Where do you live now? Akron, Ohio
How old are you? 27
Do you have a design background? Bachelors of Fine Arts
Do you still have a day job? Yes.
What year were your bags born? 2009
Bag brand name: aKRESSories
What is their retail price range? $25 - $75
Where can a shopper buy your bags? www.akressories.etsy.com 
For more information, contact: www.akressories.blogspot.com 

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