Leather Zipper Clutch in BRIGHT COLORS!

Leather Zipper Clutch in Red and Orange! I think I may have to keep one for myself.
Are you a red or an orange???

 

Pssst: Did you notice I'm still wearing my tape measure in the first photos? It's so crazy around here, I forgot to take it off for the picture!

Patch Pocket Totes + A Trunk Show

I have been frantically making bags to round out the Spring/Summer Collection 2013. The latest additions are these handsome, heavy linen and leather totes. They have great big exterior pockets either single or paired. I really love the details. There are little silver rivets that catch the light and luxurious leather or suede in contrast..and they zip closed! I can not wait to take one of these out into the world and show her off! I think my excitement is maybe coming across, but I can't get enough of these. They have an old world french feel but with modern details and proportions.
Where to get them you ask?... (scroll to the bottom to find out)

^^The Patch Pocket Tote features a zipper closure! Wonderful, isn't it... Now everything stays put.^^

We will be at a Trunk Show this Saturday, April 47th in Wenham, MA from 3:00-6:00 and all the new bags will be there too!

It promises to be a great social event with appetizers and beverages...and you can get your mom a great handmade gift while your there! See you then.

Summer Bags 2013 Sneak Peek - 3

I'm excited to share these photos from today's shoot. I really wanted the Summer 2013 Collection to be bright and light with pops of color.
Ok, tell me.  Which is your favorite?

Summer Bags 2013 Sneak Peek-2

It's been a very productive couple of days! I've been continuing my exploration of figure ground maps. I'm so in love with their graphic beauty. I'm also testing a new technique (front bag in above image) that involves printing directly on fabric. I'm so thrilled with the results so far.
Can you guess what city this is?

P.S. I'll be doing a full photo shoot and post tomorrow!

Summer Bags 2013 Sneak Peek

I'v been making bags! It's feels great to be in the studio again and to see the fruit of my labor taking form. I'm in love with the color orange, lately. No, always. I'm also in love with the Paris figure ground map. I'm especially excited because this collection features even more brights than before.

Ok, your turn. Which is your favorite?

NEW WORK: Leather Zipper Clutch

It's been a while since inspiration has moved me to work on a new bag. But yesterday it did just that! I dusted off my sewing machine and went to work. The result: Leather Zipper Clutches! I'm in love with the two-tone version in the photo above.
It all started with a leather jacket I found hiding in my mom's vintage clothing stash in the attic and a tunic that needed a new life. I fell in love with the subtle details of the leather and the pattern of the tunic.
These are just prototypes for now so you won't find them in the shop just yet. I always test out a new bag before it gets the stamp of approval for production. Luckily I'm off to Napa Valley next week! Perfect time to take these beauties out for a spin.
Ok, I'd love to know. Which is your favorite?

 

NEW WORK: I should make this?

I've been searching the archives for inspiration and found this. It's a sketch from a while ago that has yet to become a bag. Hmmm, should I make it?

NEW WORK: The Therapy Tote

I'm so excited to share this new tote! I'm calling it the Therapy Tote because it can take whatever you throw in it. In a way it's like therapy. It's a place to put all the things in your life that otherwise would weigh a lot. Right?
I'm being a bit cute, but this bag is a show stopper. I'm loving the sunny yellow stripe and little side pocket for you cell. The natural leather straps are so modern and the gray fabric is recycled from an installation for a window shop display!...and it's waterproof! Ya, it's a gorgeous soft gray fabric on the outside, but hidden underneath, doing some serious work, is a waterproof lining.
I'm working on a vertical version of this tote as well as a bright blue stipe option!
But the yellow Therapy Tote is in our Etsy Shop right now! Hit GO to shop!

Hit GO TO SHOP!

NEW WORK: More summer totes!

I have been busy in the studio! There are new Travel Totes in the shop and they are super cute. This one is my current favorite. Here are a few shots from this weeks photo shoot. The first two images use the Airstream as background. The others were taken outside the studio. I love all the textures in these images. So, what summer plans do you have and which tote would you take along?

The great Travel Tote in the photo above will be one carried by Sports Club LA/Boston Shop! Stop by this weekend and check out MAKE.GOOD studio's collection available at the club all summer.