Emmaline Bags

Emmaline Bags Inc. was established in 2012, but its origins began while founder Janelle MacKay was living abroad in Australia. Her inspiration for Emmaline Bags grew out of her personal passion and natural talent for designing and crafting her own custom bags. Janelle quickly discovered one of her biggest challenges would be sourcing materials and hardware for her designs. So, she decided she would begin sourcing and producing interesting, practical materials for her own designs and other bag enthusiasts.

What began as a home-based business has evolved into a booming one-stop shop for sewers and bag enthusiasts. The 8,300 square foot facility boasts a 1,500 square foot retail store, stocking everything sewers need to make bags of their own. Emmaline Bags has flourished into a hub that has attracted attention from bag-making enthusiasts around the world, with its vast carefully curated collection of fabrics, patterns, notions, and hardware, the business caters to a wide range of tastes and preferences.

“We ship internationally daily, but we have also created a destination spot for our customers wanting to travel to our store. We have found that our customers love our location here, as many come from rural areas in Alberta. The location, for our customers and for easy access to suppliers, is very important to the success of our business. The main reason we chose Spruce Grove is its proximity to home, schools and family.”

Janelle MacKay, Owner
Emmaline Bags Inc.

Customers seek out Emmaline’s exclusive sewing patterns, designed by Janelle and indie designers. With eleven staff members and her husband, Mike MacKay, and daughter, Steph Barton now joining her at the helm, Janelle plans to continue to expand by offering an ever-evolving range of products and services.

Passionate staff are one of the company’s greatest strengths as it pursues a vision for not only providing high-quality bag-making supplies and equipment, but also comprehensive resources, tutorials, and workshops to help aspiring bag makers learn and grow their skills.

The business has developed a welcoming and inclusive space and online inventory where home sewers can find inspiration, guidance, and all the tools necessary to bring their bag-making ideas to life.

Business Information

Emmaline Bags
50 Manitoba Court
emmalinebags.com

Years in Spruce Grove: What began as a home based business in 2012 has grown into a thriving industrial facility
Product or Service: Education, materials, hardware, and custom patterns for sewers and bag enthusiasts
Reach: Locally owned and operated with international reach
Number of Employees: 11 employees
Facility Size: 8,300 total ft. sq. including 1500 ft. sq. of bright retail space