ILiveInFlipFlops Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I love a few of the VB bags, and I keep going back and forth on buying one. I can never decide on one when I look online and they end up seeming really busy (pattern-wise) to me, but then when I see one in real life, I'm always struck by how lovely they are. However, I've also seen ones that look flat and dingy and sad. Is that inevitable? Is there any way to wash them without ruining the structure of the bag? Or is there some other way to keep them nice and crisp and fresh-looking? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pink&bluemommy Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 As long as you get one that doesn't have built in cardboard somewhere they wash well. I love my mailbag! I've had kids spill milk on them several times and a quick wash (in the machine) on cold and air drying and they still look great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Don't get ones with a white background. My latest one has a white background and it is HARD to keep it looking nice without repeatedly washing it. I had one with a black background and it wasn't too bad. Get the one with the removable cardboard bottom. They stay pretty crisp. My other bag I carried for 2 years nonstop, and the fabric still looked crisp, although the handles started to fray a bit around the edges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I have a few, and they all look great still. I don't wash them often, but I put them in a pillowcase and wash on delicate/handwash cycle when I do, and let them air dry. I wonder if you're seeing knockoffs and think they look sad? There's a huge difference in fabric quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share Posted January 26, 2015 Thanks all. I feel better about it now! I'm looking at the Hipster bag, and it doesn't look as though it has any cardboard at all, actually. The ones I've seen may very well have been knockoffs, I'm not sure, or maybe just not well cared for. Now that the kids are older, my handbags tend to take less of a beating :lol: So it shouldn't be too hard for me to take good care of it. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happygrl Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I only have one and it has a white background. And I bought it when I had a toddler and a baby. Bad idea! LOL Besides the dirtiness of it, my other problem is that it has frayed/split in some area (mostly the shoulder straps). I don't know if I'm particularly hard on it (I don't think so) or what. I was really disappointed that it happened. I've not found another pattern I really like since that one, so I haven't purchased any others. I think I'd try again if I ever did find another pattern I really like...but I am a bit hesitant now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 My 4 year old dd got one from my mil over a year ago. She uses it constantly, Leaves it on the floor most if the time when not in use, and is not be the with it at all but it still looks pretty new. I haven't even had to wash it yet. So they seem to hold up well under pressure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Take out the bottom piece and throw it in the wash! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Thanks all. I feel better about it now! I'm looking at the Hipster bag, and it doesn't look as though it has any cardboard at all, actually. The ones I've seen may very well have been knockoffs, I'm not sure, or maybe just not well cared for. Now that the kids are older, my handbags tend to take less of a beating :lol: So it shouldn't be too hard for me to take good care of it. Thanks! You're right - there's not any cardboard in the hipster. The hipster is my favorite except my personal calendar (9x6) barely fits. If it did, I would never carry anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrub Jay Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I was in the market for a new purse and because of this discussion I just ordered my first Vera Bradley. The trimmed satchel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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