My Story

Fifteen years ago, I sewed my first cork handbag and was instantly hooked!

What began as a hobby turned into teaching others and now, after a long career in real estate, I’ve launched my full-time business.  This is Gypsy Girl Handbags.

Over the years, I’ve worn many hats: running a business with my mom in the ’80s and ’90s, working in the fashion industry, being a full-time single Supermom, serving as a marketing sales coordinator, home stager and Realtor for 15 years. Through it all, sewing has remained my true passion.

In 2024 my husband, our cat Lucy, and I moved to Salem, ON, Just West of Brighton.
There, he built me a new studio to grow this dream.

When I design a bag, functionality always comes first, whether it’s a roomy tote for work and family, a secure crossbody for essentials, or a compact wallet. Then I add playful colors and textures, because we all know a perfect bag should be both practical and full of personality!

Every Gypsy Girl handbag is handcrafted by me in my studio.
Thank you for visiting.

I hope you find a piece that feels like it was made just for you!