sustainablefashion Tag

20 Jun

Phase 7 of making backpacks… getting closer!! Here’s where I attach the D-rings that hold the strap, the handle and the back leather strip onto the back of the bag. I also make the zipper casing for the closure of the bag… again all the...

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17 May

Phase 5 of making backpacks… just about the half way point! Adding side snap pockets on the gusset and a zipper pocket on the front piece. I make all my own zippers so I can cut them to size. A great way to reduce waste! #makingbags #leatherbackpack...

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12 May

Phase 4 of Backpack making: prepping the leather pieces and adding reinforcement This stage is not the most interesting, but super important nonetheless. This is when I clean and condition the leather if necessary, reduce the bulkiness of the existing seams and add reinforcement to...

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07 May

Backpack making phase 3: cut out all pattern pieces! #makingbags #leatherbackpack #reclaimedleather #sustainablefashion #handmadebags #ooak #designerbackpack #abstractpatterns #recycledleather #backstitched_design (at Thomas, West Virginia)...

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04 May

Phase 2 of making backpacks: drawing pattern onto leather… this is the exciting stage where I design the bag onto the leather! #recycledbags #makingbags #reclaimedleather #sustainablefashion #handmadebags #ooak #designerbags #backstitched_design (at Thomas, West Virginia)...

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02 May

Backpacks in the making! For the next month I’ll be documenting the process of making my new backpacks. I finally finished the design and I want to share with y’all what it takes to create these bags. So stay tuned and follow me along the...

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23 Jan

Work work work work work work! Tiny stickers and a lil Rihanna to start this rainy day. #backstitcheddesign #ownyourownbusiness #sustainablefashion #reclaimedleather #handmadeleather #handmadebags #smallbusiness #rainyday (at Thomas, West Virginia)...

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10 Nov

Zero waste tote bag… one of my faves! Made from recycled leather scraps. #recycledfashion #reclaimedleather #sustainablefashion #leatherjacket #leatherbag #shopsmall #handmadeleather (at Thomas, West Virginia)...

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07 Apr

New Zero Waste Remnant Tote in the making. Completely one-of-a-kind and sustainable! #recycledleather #nowaste #handmadebags #slowfashion #leatherbag #ooak #sustainablefashion #ethicalfashion (at Bruxelles/Brussel)...

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