Sadelmager Design House

09/18/2026

My most asked question: can you make this custom?

Yes! I pretty much ONLY make custom. Very rarely am I shipping something to you that’s “off the rack”.

Here’s the customizations for the bag I made for my friend when he graduated. And that is a super huge deal especially considering he graduated while studying during COVID and then, an immediate strike (Toronto students, can you guess what university this is? 👀🫢)

All to say I’m over the moon for my friend and grateful to his mum for thinking of me to create this piece that will not only commemorate all his hard work in school, but will be the same bag he wears to his retirement party.

Wishing you a bright and successful future!

09/15/2026

Welcoming Lore.Well | Canadian Decor to the newest stockists of Sadelmager.

This exclusive shopper tote is inspired by Cally and I’s shared love of horseback riding. Our first call revolved very little around design but instead of pony club, Prince Phillip Games and growing up in the saddle. So it seemed naturally fitting to create a piece that not only reflected what started Sadelmager, but was essential to our formative years. It’s probably where we also developed our ease in discomfort, sense of “figure it out at you go”-ness and grit. All essential to starting a business.

Cally’s mission is to help consumers find Canadian made home decor with principles and purpose. Valuing quality, durability and a story with each piece. As time allows I will be introducing more pieces into the collection.

This gorgeous shopper is available through Lore.Well | Canadian Decor exclusively.

08/14/2026

I gifted myself this knot bag three summers ago. The best thing about this bag is how easy it is to wear. It’s my favourite grab and go bag while having a surprising amount of space. It’s become my purse and diaper bag in one without thinking about how it’ll look with my outfit. And in this phase of my life, I’m all for not thinking.

I’m aiming to reopen my online shop next month after a brief maternity leave (I say leave very loosely since I’ve been in the shop weekly, puttering). I’ll be starting with clients who were on the wait list before I went on leave, then moving to clients who reach out now before I open my website.

So if you’d like to make something with me, please message soon before I book up for this year.

07/14/2026

They can’t all be winners, but sometimes they’re still cute.

Better luck next time!

06/01/2026

Dog collars and accessories are some of my favourite pieces to create with clients. I love making custom items that reflect their dog’s personality (and theirs too!).

Buckles, stitching, engraving and stamping are all interchangeable to create something truly unique and special.

My favourite part? When you send me photos of how it looks on your pup. Pet tax is a must.

First photo is my pet tax to you.

05/30/2026

Paul wanted a bag with almost all of the customizations available. He added on backpack straps, a back pocket, laptop sleeve and a brass plate. One of my favourite features are his choice of hoof pick closures for this bag, fusing the design of the Dartmoor and Oldenburg.

He designed this bag with lots of thought and consideration. As a gift to himself for his 50th birthday, but also a gift to his kids, he designed this piece with the intention that it will be passed on to them.

05/27/2026

My hands are in every piece.

Everything I cut, sew, stitch, edge, dye and assemble. Everything I pattern and plan.

Also the emails too (sorry I’ll forever be crap at those), although it’s easier if you just called or came by for a coffee.

You’re getting a handcrafted leather piece with a soul and a bit of mine etched into it too.

And all from a messy workshop, out of my own home. All situated within the messiness of life, family and work life “balance”.

Expect longer lead times, makers marks and lots of character. Expect hand wrapping and a handwritten note.

And know how much I care about what I’ve made for you. I’ve never taken it lightly. Thank you for investing in my craft.

Thank you for investing in me

📸 .senic

05/22/2026

Have you checked out my YouTube channel?

For the last few years I’ve been filming my process here and there, collecting footage to share my work with you. However, I have been incredibly lazy at actually editing anything or making videos.

I finally got around to editing the video where I created one of my coolest pieces yet. I’m so happy with how this bag came together after working on it over the course of a year while I balanced becoming a new mom.

I am a bag maker and in no way focused on creating content for the sake of creating content. My priority will always be creating high quality leather work. These videos are just an earnest attempt at sharing a glimpse into my workshop all the love and care that goes into each individual piece.

I would love for you to like, share, comment and subscribe as it really helps out my modest channel. And honestly, it gives me the encouragement knowing that you like this side project of mine because as simple as these videos are, a lot of work goes into them.

I cannot thank you all enough for your love and support.

Turning an Antique Doctor’s Bag into a New Family Heirloom-ASMR no music leathercraft

Watch as I take apart and recreate an antique doctor’s bag, transfo...

05/22/2026

This doctor’s bag was passed down from my client’s grandfather and held deep family meaning. Rather than let it sit forgotten, he wanted it restored and reimagined so it could continue to be used and displayed as part of his family’s history. Unfortunately, most of the original leather and hardware had reached the end of its life.

I was able to salvage the original closure hardware and build it into the redesign, keeping a genuine piece of the original bag alive within this new creation. While I had a vision for the overall direction of this leather restoration project, much of the patterning and construction changed throughout the process. Some sections required multiple prototypes before the design finally came together. Once all the individual pieces were assembled, the entire bag was hand sewn while I binged an unhealthy amount of TV.

This heirloom redesign became one of the most challenging and memorable leatherworking projects I’ve ever taken on. It consumed so much of my mental and emotional energy just wanting to do this bag justice. In the end, I couldn’t be happier with the result. I had the privilege of becoming part of this bag’s story, helping ensure it can continue to be appreciated for generations to come.

Watch the full video on my YouTube Channel!

Turning an Antique Doctor’s Bag into a New Family Heirloom-ASMR no music leathercraft
https://youtu.be/p8niWP6_quU

To me that is far more meaningful than simply making something from leather.

04/08/2026

My daughter hand crafted this bag. Sadelmager Design House on the Price is Right. I am so proud of her. Well done.