AnneMarie60 said... Impeccable results! Love your version of this stylish bag. Extraordinary work! Thanks for taking the time to add links to the products you used. 3/14/10 8:03 PM
Patti B said... Nancy, this is spectacular. Wonderful job of replicating the ever-so-expensive original. I think the $$$ comes from the time spent chasing the Mongolian horses, don't you? 3/14/10 8:54 PM
Scheryka said... Out freakin standing! Looks original. I'm jealous. I want one in black w paisley trim. 3/14/10 8:57 PM
fourkid said... I have been looking forward to your finished product ~ great job. You and Elizabeth make a great team! 3/14/10 8:59 PM
Em's Summer said... Fantastic, as usual! This bag is beautiful, Nancy! And so exquisitely made! You did a GREAT job!!! 3/14/10 9:26 PM
milwaukee_kelly said... Wow, wow, WOW! Nancy, outstanding. It's so nice to follow your process. 3/14/10 9:46 PM
Sew4Fun said... Totally gorgeous bag, but why wouldn't you have any Mongolian horsehair in your stash? Doesn't everyone have some of that lying around? LOL! I actually prefer your leather version. 3/14/10 10:50 PM
MaryDB said... What a superb job you've done on this very fun knock-off bag. Bravo! (and Oy Oy Oy) 3/14/10 11:03 PM
Sewnsewmom said... Wow! Your bag is gorgeous! Very impressive!! 3/14/10 11:38 PM
CynthiaSue said... um.....flabbergasted, speechless, totally original and amazing. 3/14/10 11:51 PM
Sharonspils said... Fantastic bag, well done. 3/15/10 0:37 AM
saskprairiegirl said... Elegant and beautiful. I admire your tenacity and beautiful finishing work. 3/15/10 4:06 AM
Michele19 said... O.M.G. I am in total LUST! GORGEOUS! 3/15/10 4:55 AM
Danvillegirl said... Great looking bag. You did a fantastic job in copying the purse. 3/15/10 5:30 AM
senaSews said... You did a fantastic job. I love tha Akris bag. And you managed to clone the bag perfectly! 3/15/10 6:45 AM
marjenann said... Amazing accomplishment!! Thanks for the inspiration!! 3/15/10 8:11 AM
Beek said... VERY clever. I spotted this bag in a mag and thought it was such an architectural accessory. You've done a magnificient job knocking it off. I would've never guessed it was not the real deal. 3/15/10 10:26 AM
DorothyK said... Brilliant rendition of an expensive designer bag. Yours could have passed for an original. Thanks for the great review. 3/15/10 12:38 PM
Nancy K said... Well done! It looks fabulous. 3/15/10 2:06 PM
Scheryka said... I am sorry, I just to post another comment...This is fabulous! lol 3/15/10 4:38 PM
Kgrrl said... Your attention to detail and workmanship are impeccable! 3/15/10 5:13 PM
arianamaniacs said... I admire your handbag tenacity! Your bag turned out really wonderful 3/16/10 8:01 AM
nancy2001 said... Thank you so much for all your generous comments. 3/16/10 4:25 PM
colorkitten said... That is absolutely amazing - you did a fantastic job of sleuthing it out and the result is fantastic! 3/17/10 1:02 PM
fattyboomboom said... Stunning bag! I love it!!! You did a great job both in creativity and workmanship. (Workwomanship?) 3/17/10 2:03 PM
Bambi Lynne said... You are very clever and talented! What a great bag! Thank you for your excellent review. I will have to scope out designer bags myself as I don't have an "in" to check things out for me! 3/18/10 12:53 PM
Frogstitcher said... Nancy, your bag is stunningly, gorgeous. 3/18/10 12:54 PM
marijka said... QUESTION: Where did you buy the hardware - specifically the closure and grommets? Absolutely beautiful bag, and thanks! 3/19/10 8:46 AM
Sharp said... The end result of all your trial and error is a very lovely bag! 3/19/10 11:25 AM
Deepika said... Nancy, I am at a loss for words. I read the whole review with interest. I just love your bag and admire your perseverance. Also so nice of Elizabeth to go snoop shopping for you. 3/19/10 12:21 PM
Kellie R. said... What an amazing bag Nancy! I'd rather have yours than the Akris Ai bag any day! GREAT job! 3/19/10 12:52 PM
halleyscomet said... Your bag is magnificent! I am so jealous! 3/19/10 2:01 PM
nancy2001 said... Marijka, I ordered the closure and grommets from PR's Melody at Fashionista Fabrics. You can find the links in my review. 3/19/10 2:40 PM
Elle D said... Awesome bag! If you'd like some German horsehair for another version, my horse is shedding and he has a really bushy tail. Just let me know what part and how much you need. 3/19/10 5:18 PM
SWEETSUEEMILY said... Excellent review, you can't get any better than this. at least, in my humble opinion. 3/19/10 10:29 PM
kerrynw said... Fantastic job! I absolutely love your bag! 3/20/10 11:22 AM
mamgear said... What wonderful construction and techniques. 3/20/10 7:06 PM
AnneM said... Wow. What a fantastic job you did. The results were worth your efforts. May not have the meticulous workmanship? It sure looks like it does. I love, love, love your butterfly zipper pull inside the bag. 3/20/10 7:38 PM
JDpenelope said... Words fail me. 3/21/10 9:24 PM
sewtime said... Beautiful!!! 3/21/10 11:14 PM
Imaan said... this is so amazingly beautiful Nancy. Something to aspire to! And at a fraction of the 4,400 price tag too! 3/23/10 1:41 AM
ImListening said... This looks just like the Akris. You're too modest to label your skills "intermediate". 3/23/10 5:11 PM
glenj said... it's a nice knock off. 3/26/10 7:37 AM
MelissaB in WA said... What a super cool and beautiful bag - congrats on your win!!! :-) 3/27/10 7:54 PM
JillyBe said... Gorgeous results! And really a great review too, thanks. This is inspirational - if & when I get around to making a bag, I'll remember yours, for sure! 3/27/10 7:56 PM
Baja Susana said... Nancy I know the contest is over and that you won. And you desrve the prize, what a beautiful bag, well-made and tasteful.
It is gorgeous. 3/28/10 5:22 PM
Rhoda K said... Congratulations on a job well done and a great looking purse. 3/29/10 3:55 PM
Barbara V said... Congratulations! Your bag is beautiful, a wonderful result of your challenging quest! 3/29/10 4:32 PM
Barbara3 said... Just beautiful. Congratulations. 3/29/10 4:34 PM
Annette1 said... SOOOOOOOOOOOO very nice, Nancy! CONGRATULATIONS on completing this WONDERFUL bag. :o) 3/29/10 5:17 PM
nancy2001 said... Thank you so much for your messages of congratulations. I have to say that the contest really inspired me. If anyone is looking to boost their sewing skills, PR's contests are a great way to do it. 3/30/10 10:54 AM
Monica Ann said... Am amazed at your version!!! It looks just like the real thing. You'll never be caught for having a knock-off. It's better than the original. 3/30/10 11:28 AM
Jolet said... What an effort you've put into this project Nancy!! Great job, tremendous bag!! 3/30/10 3:03 PM
Laura O said... Fabulous bag!! I think I would be dizzy with excitement if I accomplished something like that!!! And I'd love to see you start posting on your blog (unless you have a new one??). 3/31/10 10:11 PM
Laura O said... Fabulous bag!! I think I would be dizzy with excitement if I accomplished something like that!!! And I love to see you start posting on your blog (unless you have a new one??). 3/31/10 10:11 PM
Laura O said... Fabulous bag!! I think I would be dizzy with excitement if I accomplished something like that!!! And I'd love to see you start posting on your blog (unless you have a new one??). 3/31/10 10:12 PM
Cultured Purl said... THIS is the most gorgeous bag I have ever ever seen!!!!!!! congrats to you Nancy!!!! 4/3/10 12:26 PM
nancy2001 said... Here's a photo of Angelina Jolie with her new Akris Ai bag. http://www.bagsnob.com/2010/03/update_angelina_jolie_in_akris.html 4/10/10 6:35 PM
Wow! Beautiful Bag!!
3/14/10 6:43 PM
Gorgeous!
3/14/10 6:46 PM
Love your bag. I am going to have to take the time to read your review carefully it is full of information.
3/14/10 7:00 PM
Bravissima! That is one knockout of a bag, and a wonderfully generous, helpful review, too.
3/14/10 7:53 PM
Amazing! Excellent work.
3/14/10 8:02 PM
Impeccable results! Love your version of this stylish bag. Extraordinary work! Thanks for taking the time to add links to the products you used.
3/14/10 8:03 PM
Nancy, this is spectacular. Wonderful job of replicating the ever-so-expensive original. I think the $$$ comes from the time spent chasing the Mongolian horses, don't you?
3/14/10 8:54 PM
Out freakin standing! Looks original. I'm jealous. I want one in black w paisley trim.
3/14/10 8:57 PM
I have been looking forward to your finished product ~ great job. You and Elizabeth make a great team!
3/14/10 8:59 PM
Fantastic, as usual! This bag is beautiful, Nancy! And so exquisitely made! You did a GREAT job!!!
3/14/10 9:26 PM
Wow, wow, WOW! Nancy, outstanding. It's so nice to follow your process.
3/14/10 9:46 PM
Totally gorgeous bag, but why wouldn't you have any Mongolian horsehair in your stash? Doesn't everyone have some of that lying around? LOL! I actually prefer your leather version.
3/14/10 10:50 PM
What a superb job you've done on this very fun knock-off bag. Bravo! (and Oy Oy Oy)
3/14/10 11:03 PM
Wow! Your bag is gorgeous! Very impressive!!
3/14/10 11:38 PM
um.....flabbergasted, speechless, totally original and amazing.
3/14/10 11:51 PM
Fantastic bag, well done.
3/15/10 0:37 AM
Elegant and beautiful. I admire your tenacity and beautiful finishing work.
3/15/10 4:06 AM
O.M.G. I am in total LUST! GORGEOUS!
3/15/10 4:55 AM
Great looking bag. You did a fantastic job in copying the purse.
3/15/10 5:30 AM
You did a fantastic job. I love tha Akris bag. And you managed to clone the bag perfectly!
3/15/10 6:45 AM
Amazing accomplishment!! Thanks for the inspiration!!
3/15/10 8:11 AM
VERY clever. I spotted this bag in a mag and thought it was such an architectural accessory. You've done a magnificient job knocking it off. I would've never guessed it was not the real deal.
3/15/10 10:26 AM
Brilliant rendition of an expensive designer bag. Yours could have passed for an original. Thanks for the great review.
3/15/10 12:38 PM
Well done! It looks fabulous.
3/15/10 2:06 PM
I am sorry, I just to post another comment...This is fabulous! lol
3/15/10 4:38 PM
Your attention to detail and workmanship are impeccable!
3/15/10 5:13 PM
I admire your handbag tenacity! Your bag turned out really wonderful
3/16/10 8:01 AM
Thank you so much for all your generous comments.
3/16/10 4:25 PM
That is absolutely amazing - you did a fantastic job of sleuthing it out and the result is fantastic!
3/17/10 1:02 PM
Stunning bag! I love it!!! You did a great job both in creativity and workmanship. (Workwomanship?)
3/17/10 2:03 PM
You are very clever and talented! What a great bag! Thank you for your excellent review. I will have to scope out designer bags myself as I don't have an "in" to check things out for me!
3/18/10 12:53 PM
Nancy, your bag is stunningly, gorgeous.
3/18/10 12:54 PM
QUESTION: Where did you buy the hardware - specifically the closure and grommets? Absolutely beautiful bag, and thanks!
3/19/10 8:46 AM
The end result of all your trial and error is a very lovely bag!
3/19/10 11:25 AM
Nancy, I am at a loss for words. I read the whole review with interest. I just love your bag and admire your perseverance. Also so nice of Elizabeth to go snoop shopping for you.
3/19/10 12:21 PM
What an amazing bag Nancy! I'd rather have yours than the Akris Ai bag any day! GREAT job!
3/19/10 12:52 PM
Your bag is magnificent! I am so jealous!
3/19/10 2:01 PM
Marijka, I ordered the closure and grommets from PR's Melody at Fashionista Fabrics. You can find the links in my review.
3/19/10 2:40 PM
Awesome bag! If you'd like some German horsehair for another version, my horse is shedding and he has a really bushy tail. Just let me know what part and how much you need.
3/19/10 5:18 PM
Absolutely fantastic bag!
3/19/10 8:15 PM
Excellent review, you can't get any better than this. at least, in my humble opinion.
3/19/10 10:29 PM
Fantastic job! I absolutely love your bag!
3/20/10 11:22 AM
What wonderful construction and techniques.
3/20/10 7:06 PM
Wow. What a fantastic job you did. The results were worth your efforts. May not have the meticulous workmanship? It sure looks like it does. I love, love, love your butterfly zipper pull inside the bag.
3/20/10 7:38 PM
Words fail me.
3/21/10 9:24 PM
Beautiful!!!
3/21/10 11:14 PM
this is so amazingly beautiful Nancy. Something to aspire to! And at a fraction of the 4,400 price tag too!
3/23/10 1:41 AM
This looks just like the Akris. You're too modest to label your skills "intermediate".
3/23/10 5:11 PM
it's a nice knock off.
3/26/10 7:37 AM
What a super cool and beautiful bag - congrats on your win!!! :-)
3/27/10 7:54 PM
Gorgeous results! And really a great review too, thanks. This is inspirational - if & when I get around to making a bag, I'll remember yours, for sure!
3/27/10 7:56 PM
Nancy I know the contest is over and that you won. And you desrve the prize, what a beautiful bag, well-made and tasteful. It is gorgeous.
3/28/10 5:22 PM
Congratulations on a job well done and a great looking purse.
3/29/10 3:55 PM
Congratulations! Your bag is beautiful, a wonderful result of your challenging quest!
3/29/10 4:32 PM
Just beautiful. Congratulations.
3/29/10 4:34 PM
SOOOOOOOOOOOO very nice, Nancy! CONGRATULATIONS on completing this WONDERFUL bag. :o)
3/29/10 5:17 PM
Thank you so much for your messages of congratulations. I have to say that the contest really inspired me. If anyone is looking to boost their sewing skills, PR's contests are a great way to do it.
3/30/10 10:54 AM
Am amazed at your version!!! It looks just like the real thing. You'll never be caught for having a knock-off. It's better than the original.
3/30/10 11:28 AM
What an effort you've put into this project Nancy!! Great job, tremendous bag!!
3/30/10 3:03 PM
Fabulous bag!! I think I would be dizzy with excitement if I accomplished something like that!!! And I'd love to see you start posting on your blog (unless you have a new one??).
3/31/10 10:11 PM
Fabulous bag!! I think I would be dizzy with excitement if I accomplished something like that!!! And I love to see you start posting on your blog (unless you have a new one??).
3/31/10 10:11 PM
Fabulous bag!! I think I would be dizzy with excitement if I accomplished something like that!!! And I'd love to see you start posting on your blog (unless you have a new one??).
3/31/10 10:12 PM
THIS is the most gorgeous bag I have ever ever seen!!!!!!! congrats to you Nancy!!!!
4/3/10 12:26 PM
Here's a photo of Angelina Jolie with her new Akris Ai bag. http://www.bagsnob.com/2010/03/update_angelina_jolie_in_akris.html
4/10/10 6:35 PM