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Ideas for a brochure

This was the first prototype/re-work of my wristlet pattern. I liked the contrast of the green with sharp black suede and white stitching (they were too crooked for me though!)
This was the first re-work of my wristlet pattern. I liked the contrast of the green with sharp black suede and white stitching (the stitches were too crooked for me though!)
This was the second - I made the flap longer & used a magnetic snap istead of the turn lock.
This was the second – I made the flap longer & used a magnetic snap instead of the turn lock.
This was the final version with the longer flap and magnetic snap closure.
This was the final version with the longer flap and magnetic snap closure.
This is another carrying option- a single chain.
This is another carrying option – a single chain.
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A flat top for my post machine.

machine front view 1
Sans flat top (awesome for going around corners and such!)

 

I really like my post machine, but sometimes I’d prefer a larger surface to sew my big flat pieces…so I created this little beauty.  A box just the right size with a little inside support and a hole cut in the top did the trick.

flat top for post machine
Like magic or too ghetto? Dunno, but it works (uh, did I just jinx it?)

 

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My First Bag From Leather School

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.