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| One of a kind Camel color Large Leather Handbag $75 |
One of a kind Black and Fuchsia Leather Handbag. Silver Hardware. $70 |
One of a kind Orange and Black Leather Handbag. Silver hardware. $70 |
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| Chicks and Girlies is still a very young company,
however I think I started creating and designing before I was off my training
wheels! Starting with clothing and very quickly moved on to houses. Since I was
only 7 or 8 at the time I can't imagine they would have stayed standing, but
even then it was the creative process of designing that kept me going searching
for the perfect medium to design. It began one day I went to one of those home
purse parties and I thought, I bet I could do that... and so I did and "chicks
and girlies" was born. This was two years ago. Then life happened and it was put
on hold. Until this December. At that time I decided to make one handbag for
myself as I missed it. When I was finished I put a picture on my Facebook page
and within an hour I had sold it. So I kept on sewing. Then two weeks ago I
added a group on Facebook and the response is mind shattering. I am amazed and
excited and so looking forward to what the future will hold!
Growing up my mother has a leather handbag company and I grew up surrounded by
the smell and feel of leather. My choice of materials was a simple one as I had
long ago fallen in love with leather. As for target audience, my husband says I
am a people pleaser, and so because of this it is my hope there is something for
everyone in my handbag collection.
All of my bags (so far) have been one of a kind. I have not even copied the same
style in another color. I Have never made a pattern, I cut the pieces as I need
them and I have never cut the pieces for a whole purse before I start sewing. My
bags literally build themselves from the images in my head. It's a wonderfully
exciting process even for me! I feel as though I am brimming with ideas just
waiting to get out! Most of the time my designs flow very easily from my mind to
the leather but on occasion something goes wrong. Because I don't pre measure
pieces to be sure they all fit together as I imagine them to, on occasion it
leads to a mini melt down, tears and all! This is when my three daughters ( 8
year old triplets) think I have lost my mind, as I start talking out loud trying
to think of solutions to this seemingly earth shattering problem!
Chicks and girlies has only just started and is still a very young company, so I
think my greatest accomplishments thus far has been making people happy. Seeing
the excitement in their eyes and on their faces when they have one of my bags in
their hands is a great feeling and is enough to keep me creating and designing
for many years to come.
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What is your name? |
Sheri Sopczak |
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Where are you from? |
Canada |
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Where do you live now? |
Regina, Saskatchewan Canada |
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How old are you? |
37 |
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Do you have a design background? |
artist... no formal schooling |
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Do you still have a day job? |
not for long |
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What year were your bags born? |
2008 |
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Bag brand name: |
chicks and girlies |
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What is their retail price range? |
$20 - $55 |
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Where can a shopper buy your bags? |
http://chicksandgirlies.com/ |
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For more information, contact: |
vinceandsheri@sasktel.net |
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