Tapestry Handlebar Bag

Here I used a retired-pattern upholstery sample to make a bicycle handlebar bag. The cylinder end pieces and the loops and such are made out of recycled vinyl. I also lined the bag with white vinyl. It has a removable strap and the hardware was scavenged from an old sports bag.

The end result is nice, but a bit heavier than expected. I think I'll use a nylon lining for the next one.

I gave this one to my friend who said she liked it.

Bicycle Handlebar Bag with Lace Racing Stripe

I had an idea to create bicycle handle bar bags with racing stripes. Then I thought why can't the racing stripe be decidedly feminine?

Here are photos of the result. It is an unlined bag since it is white inside. There are velcro loops that attach the bag to the bicycle handlebars. I added a shoulder strap so that it can also be used as a shoulder bag. It is ready for field testing.

The original billboard for this bag had a lot of sky in it. It looks great with blue jeans.

Second Handlebar Bag

Here's my second handlebar bag. I put some mesh side pockets on this one and made the lapped zipper oriented the other way -- more aerodynamic. Two velcro loops attach the 13" wide bag to the handlebars.

Update: the next one will have a shoulder strap so it can double as a shoulder bag.

Bicycle handlebar bag

I'm working on this design for a bicycle handlebar bag. I figure that, since people find me on Google Maps while looking for bicycle accessories, that I should have a few more bicycle-related items available. Right now the design features a lapped zipper to keep the rain off, velcro loops to attach to the handlebars. I might put a shoulder strap on it so it could work as a shoulder bag.

Imagine cruising the farmer's market with a couple of oversize bicycle panniers, and all your gear stored in the handlebar bag. You wouldn't need your car. Green groceries!

The next iteration will have the lapped zipper oriented the other way, for rain resistance and aerodynamics.