Category Archives: Experiments made on a home machine before leather school

Assorted designs and gifts – talk about a learning curve!

Experiments made on a home machine before leather school

Wristlets

December 8, 2014 Donna B

This was from upcycled pants.

bag with strap — With wristlet short strap.

bag with chain 1 — Antique gold colored chain is a 2nd carrying option.

This was from an upcycled shirt of purple eyelet with peekaboo hot pink vinyl.

front view — Front view flap closure has magnetic snap.

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.

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.

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.

Spadoni Bags

Category Archives: Experiments made on a home machine before leather school

Wristlets

Black Leather Handbag

Black & Brown Leather Cross Body

Two-tone Vinyl Handled Purse with Detachable Strap

Zebra Print & Pink Vinyl Tote

Bamboo Handled Black Canvas & Wood Purse

Custom Handbags Crafted One At A Time