Side piece? Not really. More like ‘side project.’
Check out this lil’ gem I made for my bf. It’s a wallet that holds your iPhone, cards, and whatever else you choose to cop and carry. Exterior: black python. Interior: calfskin and suede. Hand-stitched, too.
What do you think? I may have to make myself one.
Now, back to my regularly scheduled program…I’m off to continue developing the collection.
A sneak peek at 2013. Leather goods lovingly handmade for you, by me.
In this case, the deets:
- Hand-sewn whipstitch seam
- Trapunto technique (front and back)
- Leather outer, suede lining
- Padded leather tab with snap
***It’s an iPad sleeve, btw. Do you like?
Couture, no?! On sale soon.
…I am getting ish done.
Yes, I know my projects are always in progress, but after much practice on a certain item I’m creating, I’ve finally managed to sew a straight (trapunto) line to the calibre I expect. This is for you…and don’t you only want the best quality? That’s how I roll — I only give you the best.
Nothing that I design will ever be perfect. Nothing. It’s the self-critical designer in me that will forever make me feel that way. In fact, my designs are even further from perfect now. It is much more difficult for me to make things solo-dolo than when I lived in NYC and had experienced sewing techs at my disposal in the lab. I learn as I go, and I’m always making mistakes.
That being said, I’ve sparked a fire up my a$$. (Yes, I just said that). Though learning and erring and progression take time, this collection needs to be unveiled and sold verrry soon! It’s crunch time, folks! I need to churn things out like a well-oiled machine! Do I have your support?
Peep below: The stages of making a prototype for a leather passport case: 1) Make the pattern 2) Skive the leather 3) Trapunto the darn thing 4) Put it together. The trapunto technique alone took over forty hours (+ hair-pulling + late nights) to complete, and it’s still not at the calibre I expect. The last photo is definitely not the finished piece. It’s just a preliminary sample. I will show you the real-deal final product in due time.
How’s that for a Monday night update? Now…time to sew myself to sleep.
Caiman Croco, folks! #inthelab
Bullet bags, that is.
Get familiar with Wendy Nichol. Nichol is a New York-based designer who crafts handmade bags and jewellery in her Soho, NY studio.
Wendy Nichol is one of the baddest. Her bags exude quality and luxury. Her pieces are edgy, but in such a soft, striking way. She goes haaaard, but does not use a stitch of hardware. I am enamoured by the weaving detail, craftsmanship, leather quality and silhouettes of her handbags.
#drool
Photo credit: Wendynichol.com
