That's what I kept saying as this gorgeous bag came alive, piece by piece, in my hands.
It was only fitting that she should keep her name.
LEATHERWORKED: HELLO BEAUTIFUL
Sunday, 6 August 2017
Well hello, beautiful.
That's what I kept saying as this gorgeous bag came alive, piece by piece, in my hands.
It was only fitting that she should keep her name.
That's what I kept saying as this gorgeous bag came alive, piece by piece, in my hands.
It was only fitting that she should keep her name.
Sunday, 5 July 2015
Sometimes a fabric demands to be used even when you know it's not quite right.
I adored the burnished finish of this leather the moment it winked at me from a shelf up high.
Oh yes, this was the one. The perfect fit for my Quirky Diva.
Interestingly the metallic shade in my Diva fabric is silver. But it seems to be warmed by the charcoal accents making this warmer bronze/gold shade a match made in heaven.
This leather's super soft hand made this a clear emotional purchase rather than a considered one... super soft leather is not exactly the best choice for what I originally wanted to be a fairly structured bag. But when a fabric demands to be used, you make it work, dammit!
I adored the burnished finish of this leather the moment it winked at me from a shelf up high.
Oh yes, this was the one. The perfect fit for my Quirky Diva.
Interestingly the metallic shade in my Diva fabric is silver. But it seems to be warmed by the charcoal accents making this warmer bronze/gold shade a match made in heaven.
This leather's super soft hand made this a clear emotional purchase rather than a considered one... super soft leather is not exactly the best choice for what I originally wanted to be a fairly structured bag. But when a fabric demands to be used, you make it work, dammit!
Sunday, 16 November 2014
It's here!!!!!!!!
I apologise now 'cause you're gonna get photo bombed. This bag is just. that. good.
Disclaimer: I didn't sew this... hubby did. He is the most awesomely brave leather craftsmen, full of heart and the most amazing sense of shape and design. I am the luckiest wife ever, oh yes I am.
Let's be clear here. This gorgeous work of art started as a loosely formed idea in my head after hubby asked one day "what would you like me to make you". I mean seriously - offer to make something for me as opposed to me begging!? That's true unselfish sewing as these pieces take a whole lot of blood (literally, those needles are viscious), callouses (you try hammering each and every single hole through which to sew), tears (when something you spent hours on just doesn't quite work... we'll get to that later) and time (a good few months).
But oh my, oh me, just look at her awe-inspiring perfection.
Disclaimer: I didn't sew this... hubby did. He is the most awesomely brave leather craftsmen, full of heart and the most amazing sense of shape and design. I am the luckiest wife ever, oh yes I am.
Let's be clear here. This gorgeous work of art started as a loosely formed idea in my head after hubby asked one day "what would you like me to make you". I mean seriously - offer to make something for me as opposed to me begging!? That's true unselfish sewing as these pieces take a whole lot of blood (literally, those needles are viscious), callouses (you try hammering each and every single hole through which to sew), tears (when something you spent hours on just doesn't quite work... we'll get to that later) and time (a good few months).
But oh my, oh me, just look at her awe-inspiring perfection.