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My First Bag From Leather School

November 17, 2014 Donna B

I had been shoe shopping before I began class at leather school and picked up these little beauties…

patent bow sling backs — I absolutely LOVE this shoe shop in Florence! Their selection is amazing and the people extremely helpful. (Angiolo Benigni – Calzoleria “La Fiorentina”)

patent bow bag front — I just had to have a bag to match, so I made this little over the shoulder bag. The bow comes off so I can add other accents and wear with more than one pair of patent shoes. Genius!?

patent bow bag inside — The light colored interior has a zippered pocket.

Experiments made on a home machine before leather school

Black Leather Handbag

November 17, 2014 Donna B

This bag was made of up-cycled garment leather, was the first of a few variations, and the best part – has three carrying options. 🙂

bag with handles and strap far 2 — A long strap with swivel hooks.

bag with handles only 1 — Padded leather short handles.

bag w chain handles front shot — The chain handles are woven with leather strips and have padded leather for over the shoulder wearing comfort.

Handbags & Totes

Black Leather Piped Teal & Pistachio Vinyl Tote

November 17, 2014 Donna B

This was an experiment with piping. I love the color combination, but had trouble sewing this on my Consew so used my regular sewing machine.

teal grn blk tote front — The front and back are the same. I used a magnetic snap on the matching black leather tab closure.

teal grn blk tote side — Side view of that fun shade of green.

teal grn blk tote inside — A light colored interior makes it easier to see your stuff. The split patch pocket is perfect for your cell phone and keys.

Experiments made on a home machine before leather school

Black & Brown Leather Cross Body

November 14, 2014 Donna B

This was a gift for a friend who wanted one bag to wear with black or brown shoes.

blk & bro wristlet w strap — This was an engineering feat sewn on a home machine. Up-cycled garment-grade leather with gold colored turn-lock.

blk n bro wristlet strap — The long strap is detachable and can be replaced to carry as a wristlet.

blk n bro wristlet open — The black cotton zip closure is concealed by the black leather lined flap.

Handbags & Totes

Purple & Black Handmade Paper with Black Leather

November 14, 2014 Donna B

This was an experiment with store-bought handmade paper.

front purple n black paper — Clear plastic coating protects the paper. The slight arc shaped rigid leather handles are a play on the arcs in the paper design.

side view purple & black paper — The sides and bottom are up-cycled black napa leather.

inside purple & black paper — A light colored vinyl interior and patch pocket makes it easy to find your keys or cell phone.

Experiments made on a home machine before leather school

Two-tone Vinyl Handled Purse with Detachable Strap

November 14, 2014 Donna B

I made this little bag to match two different pairs of shoes. The perfect addition to that spring or summer outfit.

2 tone bag handles up — Carrying options are the padded soft handles or a store-bought detachable strap.

2 tone bottom — SIlver colored metal feet help keep the bottom dirt free.

2 tone top & inside view

A tab closure & magnetic strap plus a zip closure center pocket are features of this up-cycled drapery lining interior.

Experiments made on a home machine before leather school

Zebra Print & Pink Vinyl Tote

November 14, 2014 Donna B

This bag was done on my regular sewing machine – fun gift for a family member. I knew so little about construction at the time; the bugger had a short life…not sure I will try again as no two bags are alike!

The silver metal hardware was just the right accent for this open tote large enough to carry a laptop or tablet.

inside zebra & pink tote

Roomy interior with up-cycled drapery lining, 2 zipped pockets, 1 patch pocket & attached key hook.

Experiments made on a home machine before leather school

Bamboo Handled Black Canvas & Wood Purse

November 14, 2014 Donna B

bamboo handled purse — Up-cycled trivets were used to make this little summer bag.

Black cotton canvas interior with single zip pocket.

bamboo handled bag side — This was an experiment before going to leather school. I used the same fabric to make loops to attach the store-bought handles.

Custom Orders, Handbags & Totes

The Anna Black Leather Tote

November 9, 2014 Donna B

front open pocket — Front with open split pocket.

bag front zip pocket — Back with zip closure pocket.

bag side pocket — Both sides have functional zippered pockets.

bag inside — Dotted cotton interior with lots of pockets.

Handbags & Totes

Handmade Skull Patterned Paper With Leather Sides & Bottom

November 9, 2014 Donna B

Tabbed closure with just a few metal stud accents.

Plain back so you see the skull designs.

Chain with leather covered handle and just the right amount of metal accents.

inside

Bright pink interior with patch pocket.

Spadoni Bags

Monthly Archives: November 2014

My First Bag From Leather School

Black Leather Handbag

Black Leather Piped Teal & Pistachio Vinyl Tote

Black & Brown Leather Cross Body

Purple & Black Handmade Paper with Black Leather

Two-tone Vinyl Handled Purse with Detachable Strap

Zebra Print & Pink Vinyl Tote

Bamboo Handled Black Canvas & Wood Purse

The Anna Black Leather Tote

Handmade Skull Patterned Paper With Leather Sides & Bottom

Custom Handbags Crafted One At A Time