30 November, 2009

"Biking is Free"Day Bag

A new bag style at Forest City Portage is the Task Bag... It is basically a stripped down bag that has most of the elements of the traditional bags but less fuss. The idea here is to create a bag for the casual cyclist that is functional, but doesn't force them to pay for the features of a bag built for year-round, on the job couriers. It has the same 1000D Cordura exterior and the floating 18oz. Vinyl liner. It also has a padded split strap and a leash. It has a giant exterior pocket with pen slots and a wallet slot on the outside, and a double-wide pocket just inside it. There are no pockets on the interior of the bag making the main compartment a holding zone more than an organizing area. Gone is the double layer base and the straps for closure. This bag is not meant to be overfilled, but it will do the job for trips to the market or class. Also, a new strap design featuring fins that are similar to those found on backpacks which really increase the comfort when carrying odd-sized and smaller loads.

"Cog" HP

14 November, 2009

"Om" Hip-Pack


A nice and simple design with the Yogis in mind!

29 October, 2009

Fabric Logo Tags are Here

Thanks to the people at Cleveland Printwear the tree tags have
arrived. Finally all the creations at FCP will feature the emblem of
its creator!

06 October, 2009

Laptop Case Prototype Done



For the "I am Panda" bag, I included a laptop case for a 13"macbook. It has 6 fully padded 1/2" memory foam sides and a velcro closure. The neat part about the design is that it features exterior velcro that has a mate on the inside of the bag. This keeps everything nice and secure when on the move and centers the laptop in the bags compartment.

02 October, 2009

I Am Panda Bag

Inspired by one of her favorite drawings, this cute panda bag is both
feminine and edgy. The pink and teal accent colors are a nice pop of
color without being overwhelming.

Backpack Prototype

So it's been a long time coming but I finally have a backpack in the
works. Digital desert camouflage isn't my most popular fabric and I
had a bunch of it from a bulk remnants purchase a few months back. The
neat part of this bag is the waterproof side pocket which is 12"x15"
and can be accessed without removing the whole bag. It is meant to
hold flat objects as it runs along the back of the bag. Look for
finished photos in the coming weeks!

Guy's Cog Bag

A fellow polo player requested this simple bag featuring an 11 tooth
cog. Plain but classic.

29 September, 2009

Lynn's Hip Pack Round 2

While she loved the first hip pack I made, Lynn had to find a shorter
version that would allow for use while sporting a child on her back,
the new design is slightly smaller, but more functional for her needs.
It also has a GM buckle for quick removal and a fun plaid pattern that
is subtle yet still playful.