1/5/2008 Update:

On top of the exterior makeover the store is getting, M Avery Designs wants to let all the ladies know what her upcoming winter workshop schedule is!

Judging from the pictures on her site, it seems like all these girls are gleaming with happiness! Maybe I should sew a bag together myself! But I didn’t see “Man Purse” on the list. Oh well.

m-avery-designs-workshop-hoboken.jpgThe M Avery Designs Accessory Boutique & Studio is more than just a handbag store. The Studio at M Avery Designs is a carefree atmosphere for you to let the creative juices flow and learn how to make your own handbags. This summer, along with the MYO Handbag Workshop, we’ve added many new two-hour workshops including MYO Throw Pillows, MYO Apron, MYO Skirt & even MYO Flip Flops. Each workshop participants learns the skills to make your very own fashion & home accessories, but also a behind the scenes look at the inner workings of the M Avery Designs production process. As always, no sewing experience is necessary and all supplies are included.Please call the store at 201-876-1198 at least 48 hours ahead to to reserve a spot for the workshop date of your choice.

m-avery-designs-myo-workshop-logo-hoboken.jpgMake your Own Handbag – Our Signature Class – $50

  • Wed. January 9th 7-9pm
  • Sun. January 13th 12-2pm
  • Wed. January 16th 7-9pm
  • Sun. January 20th 12-2pm
  • Wed. January 23rd 7-9pm
  • Wed. January 30th 7-9pm
  • Wed. February 6th 7-9pm
  • Wed. February 13th 7-9pm
  • Sun. February 17th 7-9pm
  • Wed. February 20th 7-9pm
  • Sun. February 24th 7-9pm
  • Wed. February 27th 7-9pm
  • Wed. March 5th 7-9pm
  • Sun. March 9th 7-9pm
  • Wed. March 12th 7-9pm
  • Wed. March 19th 7-9pm
  • Sun. March 23rd 7-9pm
  • Wed. March 26th 7-9pm
Make Your Own PJ Bottoms – $40

  • Tues. January 8th 7-9pm
  • Tues. February 5th 7-9pm
  • Tues. March 11th 7-9pm

Make Your Own Retro Apron – $40

  • Tues. January 15th 7-9pm
  • Tues. February 19th 7-9pm

MYO Skirt – $40

  • Tues. March 4th 7-9pm
 Make Your Own Pillow Set $40

  • Tues. January 22nd 7-9pm
  • Tues. February 12th 7-9pm
  • Tues. March 18th 7-9pm

Turn an Old Bridesmaid Dress into a bag $40

  • Tues. Jan. 29th 7-9pm
  • Tues. Feb. 26th 7-9pm

Check www.maverydesigns.com for more classes and information.

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7/30/2007 Update:

today-show-logo-m-avery-hoboken.gifIt’s nice to see a local merchant get some network TV airtime. Megan Avery, owner of M. Avery Designs proudly sent this email out to let everyone know what channel and what time!

“We’re going to be on the TODAY SHOW tomorrow morning! Don’t miss our Network Television Debut Tuesday July 31st on the Today Show on NBC. Rumor has it, our segment will air around 9:15am. Now’s your chance to see what our Make Your Own Handbag Workshop is all about, if you haven’t already attended one. Don’t miss it!”

SEE REVIEW FROM LAST YEAR BELOW:

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Wedding bags amongst many other kinds!

Description – Handbags & Totes
Services – Wedding/bridal bags for the brides and bridesmaids, etc
Website – www.maverydesigns.com
Address - 266 7th, Hoboken, New Jersey ( NJ ) 07030-4908
Telephone – (201) 876-1198

Previously at the Monroe Arts Center: 

Now calling the old House Wear home.

Ironically, House Wear will now be doing "events" over at the Monroe Center!

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May 2006

Here’s an update our female readers might appreciate. M. Avery’s relocation from the Monroe Arts Center to 266 7th Street!

Megan Avery, the artistic and talented bag designer has a new place for you to purchase and/or make your own custom hand bags!!

Her store is more than just a place to buy custom handbags. Being in business since 2001, she prides herself in not only making products that her clients will appreciate, but also sharing her knowledge and inspiration with others.

Her offerings also include Handbag Parties (where the host gets 15% of the sales!), Photo bags (your favorite picture on a bag), and workshops where you can learn, interact and enjoy the process from start to finish, and keep your work of art!

Her shop was an old pharmacy in Hoboken, and has a nice retro feel to it. Almost sweatshop as she jokingly states, but that kind of craftsmanship doesn’t exist in modern construction these days.
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Since all bags are made with custom material, it’s all up to individual preference. This isn’t Vera Bradley by any means. It’s 100% what the customer wants. I saw a great super cute and practical Heather Clutch for going out. Reversible design, and quality construction. Only $32 too!

They have other designs as well, such as doggie carriers, shoe bags, ristlets, totes and laptop bags.
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I plan to attend one of the workshops soon! Seating is limited, and they book fast, so I need to schedule quickly. The workshops are $50, and include all the supplies, instruction, and (get this) complimentary wine and appetizers! And at the end of the night (depending on how much you drink) you’ll be going home with a nice finished product!

Hopefully Megan isn’t too liberal with the wine, otherwise some folks I know might just sew themselves to the bag or whatever!

Check M. Avery out today! It’s a nice diversion to the typical cookie-cutter operation you see these days.

Here’s their old photo right when then took over the House Wear spot:
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