04/12/2026
Put the finishing touches on this gorgeous custom designed purse this morning! I did add a second pocket to this purse because the original only had one zipper pocket inside. I’m a lover of pockets & felt this one needed one more pocket. My client chose everything down to the hardware I used. This is the biggest benefit of buying from a small shop. Sure you can go to the department store & buy a designer bag but it’s going to be the same bag thousands of other women have as well. The leather I used for this bag was a single piece that cannot be reproduced.
I’ll admit I’m still working through some kinks in working with leather. It is not the same as fabric! There was plenty of swearing & seam ripping until I got it just right! And the arthritis in my thumb is protesting today haha. Now that I’ve got this beautiful bag done, I’ll set aside my leather working for the day & turn my attention to a “surprise” project I’m working on! For those in the Seattle area, think Squatch…that’s all I’m going to say! 💚💛💚💛💚