Merlot Red Waxed Canvas Tote

Here is the newest tote from the shop , a zippered waxed canvas tote in lovely Merlot red.

Many customers have asked for a zippered tote, so here it is. The handles are longer to allow for shoulder wear, and there is no crossbody strap. The wine color is perfect for Fall and Winter. 

I am currently working on a black leather drawstring bag and a minimalist men's wallet. 

More on that later.

New bags in the shop

Hello friends,
It is hard to believe that summer is almost over.
I have been sewing a lot, eventhough school started for me almost five weeks ago.
There are a couple of new items in the shop.
First a waxed canvas and leather tote available here :
                                 

Next is a fun but elegant geometric waxed canvas and leather tote.

                              

Last but not least, a waxed canvas iPad messenger

                         

 All are available in my Etsy shop.

Happy Fall!

Bags and more bags...

Last week being Spring Break, I had more time to sew - yay!

I made a couple of dresses based on the Nettie bodysuit as well as a sweatshirt, and a striped top (to be blogged later as my camera's battery just blanked out.)

A couple of new bags came out of the studio as well:

         - a really (REALLY) big travel bag,  the Voyager, made with brown wasxed canvas and burgundy leather

          - a large electric blue leather clutch, super soft lined in vintage kimono silk, and

          - my favorite, a square bottom Zen Bag, based on my original Zen Bag, only larger, and made with linen and scrumptious leather. I love the mix of soft leather and linen, simple but elegant...

Here are some pictures of the bags:

The Voyager

The Leather Clutch

The Square Zen Bag

See you soon with - hopefully- some pictures of my newest tops and dresses.

Waxed Canvas Shoppers

A new bag design I have been thinking about for a while, the Waxed Canvas Shopper, is finally here. It comes in three colors, gray, mushroom brown with a subtle grid design, and caramel brown.
The Waxed Canvas Shopper will make a great book tote, beach bag, or - of course- a fabulous shopping bag.
All the great pictures were taken by Jonathan, home on a short leave.

Last minute gifts

I still have a few fabulous ready to ship items in the shop like this bi-color zippered tote (on sale too!)  and clutches, and such...
Take a look at Zakken for more items. Happy shopping!

The Square Tote

I love big bags. I always have a ton of things to tote around... So I designed the Square Tote just for me. I used repurposed wool and brand new waxed canvas and leather. This is a perfect tote to carry the supplies for a Fall picnic, to take to the market, or to use whenever you need a large tote. Find it here. 

Nice Fall colors

It folds neatly for storage

Fall Sale at Zakken

It is never too early for Christmas shopping! Enjoy 20% off a whole bunch of Zakken bags and clutches! Waxed canvas, leather, wool and vintage silk! Click here to check them out.

This is only a small sample of bags that are on sale:

A great carry-all or beach bag: the Ombre tote.

 One of my favorite totes: The City Tote.

 An elegant and super practical navy waxed canvas tote with a leather bottom.

One of a series of six bi-color waxed canvas totes with a zippered top.

I also have many made-to-order designs. Click here to view my shop.

Happy shopping!

iPad Messenger

Just in time for the start of school...

The Waxed Canvas iPad Messenger with a lined pocket on the inside.
Find it here.
Enjoy your week at work or at play.

A New Tote in the Shop

This is the new Zakken tote, reminiscent of Southern France's shopping "cabas". 

It is  constructed of loden green waxed canvas, trimmed with tan piping. The tote is lined with organic canvas, sturdy but soft- I just love it. 

There is a zippered pocket on one side, and three slip pockets made with a piece of vintage linen in rust, green and cream. Find it here .

What do you think?