Joining in with creative workspaces this week, normally I would have doodles and sketches, brainstorming for various designs. But this week however, I have something new to share with you all. Oh so lovely, leather! I have to admit this material has grown on me through the years. As a kid I used to complain about the smell, but now I can appreciate the quality and love the smell and feel of various types. Here’s my current stash:
I’m totally in love with the bright orange color and in my wildest dreams imagine myself making a Valentino 360 style of purse. Perhaps a bit far fetched as I don’t have enough material, but perhaps a mini-purse? We’ll see what happens. You might be wondering where I get my leather and I have to say it’s one of the perks of living here in Tuscany. I happen to be around the area where leather is prepared and there are many different processing stages of leather. In the end I am able to get various pieces direct from the companies and I know it’s quality stuff.
The challenge of course, is to make some really nice useable items. I know the quality of the leather, so I’m a bit afraid of cutting into it for fear of ruining a great piece of material. Well, no more…this orange piece is calling to me and I’ve bought the matching waxed thread as well…so here goes…
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I love that orange color too! Can’t wait to see what you make with it. Good luck
Thanks Lori! I’ll be sure to update!
I love the top shot of the rolls of leather
Thanks Kirsty! It’s quite mesmerizing when visiting a leather factory, to see all the piles and rolls of leather…ooo!
oooooo an orange purse! very craveable!
Thanks! I hope it all turns out!
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