The interns and I painting.

Turning this into something. Not sure what yet?????

Drawing, Sewing & Sunsets

 

Today in Pictures

Love A Little Texture

I only found a tiny amount of this vintage leather. I was able to make 3 of these structured totes. They are so light weight and hold their shape perfectly.
More photos & details HERE.

The Perfect Carry On is Essential

The right carry on makes all the difference. You need enough space to include all the necessities but you don't want it to weigh you down so much that you need a cart at the airport. Traveling light makes travelling enjoyable.
For more pictures and details check HERE.

Shots From Around The Studio

Working on something for summer.

Would you like to design your own handbag?

If you have been on the hunt for that perfect handbag, travel bag, diaper bag but have yet to find exactly what you are looking for, then ordering a custom handbag might be the best option for you.

STEP ONE:
EMAIL ME with a brief description of what you want your handbag to look like. Style, size, colours, features ect.

STEP TWO:
I will get back to you with fabric options, few sketches and pricing. It will look a little something like this.....

STEP THREE:
You choose the option that works best for you, we arrange payment and I get started.
Turn around time is between 2-3 weeks from payment till shipment.

HAVE YOUR OWN LEATHER?????
If you have a special garment in your closet that you love but just do not wear anymore we can transform that or at the very least incorporate that into your design. Repurposing garments is a great way to give sentimental pieces a new life.

Email me anytime to get started.

$95 SALE!

Hello! I am getting ready to add some brand new items to the shop, so to make room I am having one of my $95 SALES! Now is the perfect time to load up handcrafted, recycled leather handbags. Each bag is one of a kind, no duplicates for any of these.

SHOP HERE!

Picture Day

Hope to have these new ladies in the shop soon!!

From Nothing to Something- Entourage Minis Made of Recycled Leather

Entourage Mini Tote- Broke in Black
Previous Life- A large Mens jacket.

Entourage Mini Tote - Salty Olive
Previous Life- A winter jacket that had lost it's warmth.

Custom Handbag = Happy Customer

I love when customers send in their own pictures! These are some great shots of a custom handbag I made last month. This bag was ordered as birthday gift, I love the pretty box she found to house it in. Such a great gift!! Christmas is not too far away, if you are thinking of a unique gift for the person who has just about everything, a custom order may just work. Email me!

I Got Love For the Little Things

 Love makes everything better, even if it's love for a super soft leather pouch. I love little pouches, little note books, little cakes, I don't what it is but I can't refuse a miniature version of anything. So this CHA CHA LOVES LOVE POUCH/CLUTCH had my name written all over it. This clutch/make up bag/pencil case is made of the same repurposed leather from the bucket bag in the last post.

Before & After- The Perfect Bucket Bag is 5 Steps

This morning I started with an XL Men's winter jacket. The leather was in good shape, but the pockets where shredded & the style was a little 1996. With a little work I was able to give it a whole new life.

Step 1: Find some leather or fabric you like. Make sure it is strong enough to be a handbag, not all leather makes for a strong handbag.

Step 2: Take apart the original garment. Keep in mind what sections you would like to use for your bag, you want to try and have as much usable leather as possible.

Step 3: Chose a style of bag you would like to make and draft a pattern ( I will get into this another day) and cut away. Again, being thoughtful of how you lay it out. You probably wont use the bent elbow section of the jacket for the front piece of your bag.

Step 4: Once I have cut the pieces I always reinforce the stitching. The leather may be good, but they thread could be old.

Step 5: Now start stitching everything together. A great way to use the whole jacket is to save the lining of the coat and use it for lining of the handbag. If you do this you truly will not be wasting a scrap.

The Perfect Bucket Bag is now available RIGHT HERE in the shop.

Today's Challenge- Turn Something Old into Something New

By the end of the day this jacket will be something beautiful. And to help, I stopped by the library to pickup some entertainment. Stay tuned.....