Structured Baguette Bag with Interchangeable Straps in Spanish Calfskin

Handcrafted structured elegant crossbody bag in a baguette shape with cute flap closure. Handmade using Spanish calfskin in beige and the bag interior lined in French Chevre in the color cream. Designed for classy evenings with a removable shoulder strap or for a casual outing paired with an adjustable crossbody strap. The cute silhouette in a neutral color block allows this structured crossbody bag to be a perfect accessory for evening or day time carry. Fully saddle stitched construction with no plastic used in the build and the hardware used is a combination of gold brass and stainless steel with 24k gold plating. The client wanted the pragmatic use of a structured bag with environmentally friendly materials.

This structured baguette flap bag was inspired by a previous sketch of mine where I wanted to create an elegant and minimalistic bag. The spacious single compartment can carry reasonably sized items with an essential interior sleeve pocket to hold smaller necessities. All of the edges were aesthetically creased, painted and then polished with wax.. Works well for day-to-day use and is able to carry many common travel items such as a wallet, phone, keys, napkins, small makeup kit, etc.

Features

• Dimensions: 26cm long x 7cm depth x 13 cm tall (10.2” long x 2.75” depth x 5.11” tall)
• One main compartment with flap closure
• One internal slip pocket
• Adjustable crossbody strap
• Fixed length shoulder strap
• Environmentally friendly materials

Materials

• Beige Calfskin from Eluche, Spain.
• Cream Chevre from Alran.
• 24k gold plated stainless steel twist lock, D rings and Swivel Clips
• Water based glue
• Hand waxed beige thread
• vegetable tanned split leather and cotton reinforcement

Mini Duffle Shoulder Bag in Vegetable Tanned Leather

Handcrafted mini-duffle leather bag with adjustable shoulder straps and a large zipper opening. Handmade using Italian vegetable tanned leather in a beautiful medium brown and lined in a matching-colored suede to maintain cohesion throughout. Constructed using a combination of hand and machine stitching and the hardware used is a combination of gold brass and stainless steel with 24k gold plating. The size and style is perfect for any type of outing and the earthy tones pairs well with most outfits.

This mini duffle is a shoulder bag inspired by the Swing zip with some minor adjustments and custom materials. The spacious single compartment can carry large-sized items with some interior organization options such as the small sleeve pocket and a zipper pocket. The bag edges are bound by hand and the straps were hand-burnished. Works well for day-to-day use and is able to carry many common travel items such as a wallet, phone, water bottle, napkins, makeup kit, battery bank, umbrella, sweater, and even more.

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Features

• Dimensions: 20.3cm long x 8cm depth x 11.4 cm tall- without the handle (8” long x 3.15” depth x 4.5” tall)
• One large zipper compartment
• One internal slip pocket
• One internal zipper pocket
• Adjustable shoulder straps

Materials

• Medium-Brown vegetable tanned leather from MB Pellami in Italy.
• Matching brown suede from Eluche, Spain.
• Brass YKK zipper
• 24k gold plated stainless steel buckles
• Water based glue
• Hand waxed brown thread

Boho Midi Tote Bag Croc Emboss

Handcrafted tote from crocodile embossed Italian vegetable tanned leather in a gorgeous whiskey brown with a contrasting kelly green suede interior. The leather used is a sustainably tanned and environmentally friendly vegetable tanned leather from Tuscany, Italy. Has a medium firm, but lightly pliable body while the slim top handles will develop more softness over time with use. They can be used for hand or shoulder carry and the removable and adjustable strap is available for active people who needs a hands free crossbody carry. The covered feet at the bottom protects the bag when you set it down.

Chic style and the perfect complement for a casual outing or something more elegant. Designed for someone who needs to grab things on the go without the hassle of a zipper or a flap. The magnet lock closure keeps contents secure, but the general openness allows you to pull out or put in a water bottle, keys, or sunglasses when actively moving about. Features an interior slip pocket and a large compartment to store large items like a water bottle, small umbrella, and more.

Features

• Dimensions: 25cm long x 8cm depth x 15cm tall- without the handles (9.85” long x 8.14” depth x 5.9” tall)
• Magnet snap generalized closure
• One large compartment
• One internal slip pocket
• Stiff bottom so the bag stays upright
• Removable and adjustable crossbody strap
• Slim handles

Materials

• Italian vegetable tanned leather in Whiskey crocodile emboss
• Ante Suede in Kelly Green
• Brass hardware.
• Water based glue
• Machine stitched thread in brown and green.
• Burnished edges and sealed with wax.

Hand stitched Black Calfskin Convertible Crossbody Clutch

Handcrafted convertible crossbody clutch made from luxurious Spanish calfskin in black with a removeable crossbody strap. Fully handstitched with hand-waxed black thread and has brass hardware with YKK brass zipper. Lightweight with many organizational possibilities and the ability to convert from a long wallet to a stand-alone purse.

This specific custom order was based off of an original clutch that was coming apart because it was made of a very cheap vegan alternative. Thanks to the client’s request, this very practical design was adjusted to my standards and is now a normal offering found here. In addition to the external pocket, the interior of the bag has many sections for papers, bills, coins and cards. The fixed length crossbody strap can be removed to convert the every day carry clutch to a long wallet.

Features

• Dimensions (closed): 20cm length x 12cm height x 6cm depth (7.90” length x 4.75” height x 2.50” depth)
• One exterior and one interior zipper pocket.
• Removable non-adjustable crossbody strap.
• Magnet snap closure.
• 8 horizontal card slots.
• 4 vertical card slots and one ID window.
• 3 slip pockets.
• One expandable pocket.
• Fully saddle stitched by hand.

Materials Used

• Spanish calfskin in black.
• Hand-waxed black thread.
• 2 S+U needles
• (2) YKK brass zipper with black tape
• 2 D-rings, 2 swivel clips
• Reinforcement tape
• Water based glue
• Black Fenice Edge paint
• Paraffin wax

Rachel Satchel Bag in Red Leather

Handcrafted satchel from French chevre in a wonderful shade of red designed for an up-scale casual outing. Fully handstitched with matching hand-waxed thread in red paired with brass hardware. The padded top handle allows a comfortable hand carry and the hand-braided crossbody strap is perfect for shoulder carry. Has a soft temper with a medium bag structure- perfect for those who dislike structured bags that are almost box-like.

The Rachel Satchel Bag is a purse made in an eye-catching red inspired from the traditional English Leather Satchel, commonly used as a school bag, and transformed into a more modern-day friendly version. This design allows the holder to carry many things in a compact and modern form. It was made to be the perfect travel bag and can be easily accessed using the twist lock without fumbling with the buckle closures. Works well for day-to-day use and is able to carry common travel items such as a wallet, phone, water bottle, napkins, makeup kit, battery bank, umbrella, and even more.

Features

• Dimensions: 27cm long x 10cm depth x 17cm tall- without the handle (10.2” long x 4” depth x 6.7” tall)
• One large compartment
• One internal slip pocket
• Padded and reinforced handles with leather core
• Leather belt embellishment with brass buckle
• Fully saddle stitched by hand. The shoulder strap was hand braided and then hand stitched.

Materials

• French Chevre Sully in Red
• Spanish Cow in Natural
• Brass buckles, D-rings, square rings, swivel clips, sam brown studs, and lock.
• Water based glue
• Hand waxed red thread

Hand stitched Black Matte Crocodile Luxury Purse

Handcrafted luxury purse from full matte crocodile in black and a bubblegum pink interior. Fully handstitched with black thread and has full black-out hardware and black zipper. The special chain detail which was hand-shaped from leather upgrades the classic black bag to a more modern look. The crocodile leather has a smooth and luxurious hand-feel and was built to last.

Inspired by the Gray Zipper Handbag, this was requested to be made from full crocodile and to keep the black leather theme throughout the hardware as well. The interior of the bag has a spacious compartment and a slip pocket. The adjustable crossbody strap has a wide shoulder pad for a more comfortable wear.

Features

• Dimensions:  26cm long x 10cm depth x 17cm tall- without the handles (10.2 long x 4 depth x 6.7 tall inches)
• One large zippered compartment
• One interior slip pocket
• Reinforced handles with leather core
• Leather chain detail
• Fully saddle stitched by hand. The strap is a mix of hand and machine stitched.

Materials Used

• CITES certified black matte crocodile tanned in Spain
• Bubblegum pink chevre sully tanned in France
• Handwaxed black thread
• 2 S+U needles
• 1 RiRi #6 black zipper with black tape
• 2 D-rings, 2 swivel clips, 1 black buckle PVD black, which is highly scratch resistant and durable
• Reinforcement tape
• Water based glue
• Black Fenice Edge paint
• Paraffin wax

Evening Clutch and Wallet Handmade from Glazed Alligator in Grey

Handcrafted evening clutch made from Italian tanned CITES certified grey alligator, brown Italian calfskin from Zonta tannery, and navy Italian vegetable tanned leather. This unique design uses a single alligator skin. The nickel plated brass twist lock has a smooth finish and comes from Japan. The sleek architecture is great for evening wear and the grey with navy undertones pairs well with most outfits. Interior features two dividers and 6 card slots to store just what you need for any special event. I was also able to craft a matching card holder to use with my business cards.

Handmade strap was crafted from the tail, spliced to create a single continuous piece. The strap can function as a belt, a crossbody strap, or as a shoulder strap when looped twice. When I looked at my collection of bags, I realized I had a dilemma. There was a fancy wedding I needed to attend but none of my bags were designed for one. Instead of paying tens of thousands of dollars for a real alligator clutch, I am able to make one at one-tenth of the cost. I was able to travel from Spain to Cincinnati without issue with my clutch.

Features

• Dimensions:  12.5cm tall x 28cm wide x 3cm deep (4.9″ tall x 11″ wide x 1.25″ deep)
• 1 spacious pocket
• 2 interior slim pockets
• 6 card slots
• Twist lock closure
• 1 Crossbody strap which can convert to a shoulder strap carry- can also be used as a belt
• Cardholder wallet with 2 spacious card slots- can carry up to 12 credit cards total.
• 100% saddle stitching

Materials Used

• CITES certified 32cm glazed american alligator in gray. Tanned in Italy
• Brown Zonta. Tanned in Italy.
• Navy Arizona. Tanned in Italy.
• 1 nickel plated twist lock
• Intercom 1816B water based glue
• Custom mixed Fenice Edge paint

Luxury Hand made Blue and Pink Leather Backpack

Handcrafted blue and pink backpack made from full grain bull calf leather from France and Spain.  Comfortable original designed handle with a leather-core allows me to hold the bag when the backpack straps are not in use. Special stud adjustment allows for flexibility in how much I want to store in the bag and for changing the strap length. Leathers used has a dry and supple hand feel.

This backpack was created from a desire for comfortable yet protected travel bag to pair with a duffle or a trolley carry-on. The fabric interior reduces the total weight to minimize the stress on the shoulders while walking around the airport and city streets. The depth adjustment studs helps keep the bag in a manageable size when the space is not completely filled.

Features

• Dimensions:  35cm tall x 25cm wide x 13cm deep (13.75″ tall x 9.85″ wide x 5.10″ deep)
• 1 large compartment adjustable and secured with kitty lock
• 1 exterior front-facing zipper pocket for keys.
• 1 exterior back-facing zipper pocket for phone, wallet, passport, etc.
• 2 side slip pockets for umbrella, water bottle, and more.
• 1 laptop divider
• 2 catch-all interior pockets
• Reinforced handle with leather core
• Combination of saddle stitching by hand and machine stitching.

Materials Used

• Full grain leather tanned in France in color Ciel
• Full grain leather tanned in Spain in color Rosé
• Serafil thread
• 4 brass Sam Browne Studs
• 3 brass square rings
• 2 YKK Excella zippers with brass teeth and brown tape
• Cat lock with magnet closure
• Rip-stop tape, Leather split, EVA foam
• Intercom 1816B water based glue
• Custom mixed Fenice Edge paint

Luxury Handcrafted Gray Leather Handbag with Zipper and Wide Flare

Handcrafted gray and cream camera bag made from full grain gray chevré skins from France and sand-colored calfskin from Spain.  Comfortable rolled handles with a leather-core allows me to hold the bag when not strung across with the crossbody strap. Special no-hardware strap connection reduces metal weight without giving up strength.  Leathers used has a dry and soft hand feel.

This handbag was created from a desire for a petite sized purse but with the ability to hold all my daily needs and more. I have seen many flared handbags in the market, but none with a fully closed opening for safeguarding. When opened, the flared sides allows me to have a larger opening and to easily grab what I need. The cute external flap pockets can store my mask when not in use and my keys, along with small extras like hair-ties and clips.

Features

• Dimensions:  22.5cm long x 10cm wide x 14cm tall w/o handles (8.75 long x 4 wide x 5.5 tall inches)
• 1 large zippered compartment
• 2 exterior flap pockets for small items.
• Reinforced handles with leather core
• Fully saddlestitched by hand. The strap is a mix of hand and machine stitched

Materials Used

• Full grain leather tanned in France in color Gray
• Full grain leather tanned in Spain in color Sand
• Handwaxed Meisi polyester thread
• 2 S+U needles size 7
• 1 RiRi zipper size 6 with gray tape.
• Texon, Salpa, Velodon, and rip-stop tape
• Intercom 1816B water based glue
• Custom mixed Fenice Edge paint
• Paraffin wax

Luxury Blue and Brown Leather Weekender Bag

Handcrafted blue and brown leather weekender bag made from full grain leather tanned in Spain. This was created as part of a friendly challenge within the small crafting community to create a duffle bag. The requisite was to hold several days worth of clothes and travel necessities. The handle placement and design allows the weekender bag to be carried like a backpack during travels. Specially designed handles provides comfortable hand carry and flat design for a steady backpack use.  Leathers used has a dry and soft hand feel.

Inspiration for the trapezoid shape stems from the symbolic meaning of triangles, as an empowerment to women and the connection of mind, body and soul to wish a safe and successful journey. The blue curve design on the sides represents a stream of life for recovery and relaxation. The blue piping leads the eyes along the shape of the bag.

Features

• Dimensions:  45cm long x 30cm wide x 20cm tall (18 long x 12 wide x 8 tall inches)
• 1 large zippered compartment
• 2 Interior side sleeves for cables, etc
• Reinforced handles with leather core
• Saddlestitched and machine stitched

Materials Used

• Brown full grain leather tanned in Spain
• Blue full grain leather tanned in Spain
• Fully lined in full grain Spanish tanned leather in the color sand
• Handwaxed Serafil thread
• 2 JJ needles size 004
• 1 YKK #5 brass zipper with brown tape
• Texon
• Talyn
• Velodon
• Reinforcement tape
• Intercom 1816B water based glue
• Custom mixed Fenice Edge paint
• Paraffin wax