It would seem we are willing to put our hand to anything. Handbags? Check. Travel bags? Check. Clothing? Check. Furniture? Check. Aprons with a built in knife roll? Yep, those too. Check out the article at City Bites Toronto from 12 September 2013:
http://citybites.ca/food-features/chefs-and-their-blunts#.UmaSxRbYvd4
Gluing the handles on the computer bag so they are perfectly placed for stitching.
Here is the Cork Tote, like we made in red, but in a rustic brown leather trim. One has nickel finish hardware, the other an antique brass, as per the client’s wishes.
Here is a front shot of our new men’s messenger. It’s small yet roomy and made in the most beautiful, buttery soft veg leather. You really need to see, smell and touch this leather.
Here is a back shot of our new Men’s Messenger. It’s small yet roomy and made in the most beautiful, buttery soft veg leather. You can see the zippered pocket; it also has a couple inside pockets, one of which is big enough to hold an iPad. The shoulder strap is adjustable and removable. It has a tuck-lock closure.
Some of the lovely colours a client has chosen for her summer line, all in our simple tote. Red, a pearlized grey and a muted lime green.
We are nearly there! You can almost tell what the bag will look now! Well, I can. Unfortunately, I will have to wait until Monday to see the finished product. It’s hard to be patient, especially when its so close to being done. Do you see what I mean about the thread colour and how it pops right out? I’m happy I went with the sand and with the nickel finish hardware.
So the next big decision would be hardware–do I go with nickel or gold? If the red was warmer, with orange undertones, I would go with the gold but since its cooler, with blue undertones, I will go with the nickel. But then, everyone has their own preferences.
A long-time Toronto-based client of ours cannot keep this particular style in stock. And it’s no wonder. Not only is it a lovely, well-crafted, perfectly sized bag with just the right number of inside pockets, it’s also unique. No two bags are alike thanks to the natural markings of each hide.