A finished bag brings together several decisions: what it is made from, what it will carry, how it opens and how your brand appears on it. The work begins before fabric is cut. A clear specification gives the production team a shared reference for the bag you expect.
- Buyer brief
- Specification
- Artwork approval
- Production
- Check and pack
HANDCRAFT produces through its own unit and dedicated independent units. The route and sequence depend on the design, but the buyer decisions below remain important across an order.
Define the bag before making it
Start with its purpose and contents. A bag for documents has different needs from a bottle carrier or a bag holding several gifts. Agree the finished width and height, whether a gusset is needed, the handle style and any closure, pocket or lining.
Dimensions should always include units. For a bag with depth, state width × height × gusset. Handle measurements need their own description; a total handle length and the space above the bag opening are different measurements.
Align the fabric and artwork
The surface affects the final appearance. A textured jute fabric presents artwork differently from a smoother cotton surface. Fabric colour, lining or lamination, print colours, print area and the number of printed sides all belong in the discussion.
A digital mock-up helps show the intended layout. It is a visual reference, not a photograph of the finished bag. Where sampling is appropriate, the sample arrangement and any charges are confirmed for the enquiry. Agree what you are approving: the overall style, fabric, print layout or a particular construction detail.
Move through production
Fabric preparation, cutting, printing, stitching and the attachment of handles or accessories are planned around the selected pattern. Printing may take place before assembly where the design requires it. An added pocket or a different print on each side can affect the work involved.
Once a quotation or order has been agreed, tell us about any proposed change before assuming it can be included. Revised artwork, dimensions or construction may require a fresh cost and schedule assessment.
Check and prepare for dispatch
Every bag is checked before it leaves the unit. Packing then needs to suit the bag, quantity and agreed transport arrangement. Special labels, individual packing or other presentation requirements should be raised while the order is being planned.
To discuss a design, send a reference photograph together with the required quantity and the changes you want. A reference image is most useful when you also tell us what matters about it: the shape, handle, fabric or printing.