What's new in the shop?

Well for starters, I did my steampunk messenger bag in a new colour way - Brick Brown and black.

I also added a new Corset cuff in hair-on calf skin in turquoise and brown for the Diva in you.

This cuff has a secret zippered pocket in the back, just like all the others.

A great week for Features

I feel very honoured to be included on the following sites.

CanArtisan is a brand new site that puts the spotlight on up and coming Canadian artists/designers. It is put together by the wonderful Brandi who also has a site on Etsy called Enthral.

Read all about it here!

I can also be seen on Indie Collective in their Spring/Summer Shopping guide. They featured both my Metro-Man wallet with SNAP Pocket and my Steampunk Unisex Cuff with secret pocket.

Gilbea's Fashion blog. You can see my steampunk cuff amongst other fabulous cuff designers.

In other great news, my 2nd Steampunk Messenger bag sold!


What a great way to end the week.

Coming soon........

~~ Starlene Messenger ~~

I worked on a prototype bag last night and just finished taking pictures. Right now I am calling it the Starlene Messenger, what do you think?

It is all leather and very roomy. Unfortunately this was the last of the distressed blue leather, so the next ones will be in different fabrications.

New Messenger Bag and Model

My newest model is also my neighbour and she does a fine job modelling my new Fiona Leather Messenger bag in taupe.

What's shiny, new and Red all over?

It is not a new sports car but sure would make any man jealous! It is my new tool chest. I wanted something that I could house all of my metal hardware in one place.

It has 4 drawers and the hood lifts up. I still need to get more dividers for it and have to transfer over all my rivets and snaps from another system but I couldn't wait to show it off.

It fits under my riveting station, so everything I need will be right on hand.

The 'hood' opens up so I have chosen to put my leather working tools there.

This drawer is almost filled up. The bottom one is deeper than the other three:

I think I'm running out of room already! :-)

Thread bared in Modish Handmade Spaces

My thread rack was featured in Modish, what a nice surprise to see it there. My spools of thread was #6 and you can see a larger picture here.

Gothic Chic

My latest bag is gothic in feel but very chic. The leather used is soooo supple - it is definitely a paw-able bag so beware of strangers getting too close while wearing it. More pictures here.

Studio Revamp Update

I am always moving things around, I really believe it keeps me inspired. I recently painted all of my desk surfaces white and wanted to share that with you.

Here are 2 of my industrial sewing machines.

I draft patterns and cut here.

This is where shipping happens.

My riveting station.

Pressing
Fabric storage combined with entertainment!

Leather storage and printer
I hope you enjoyed a peek into the Sewlutions studio.

Two more bags to add to the collection

I have been working on piping lately and here are 2 bags that demonstrate this. Piping is a wonderful detail. It adds structure and is aesthetically pleasing.

Camilla has come and gone.

This Camilla Slouch leather bag was sold the same day I listed her.

Stay tuned for more...................

Have you seen this baby?

The dingo didn't eat it but it sure looks like it tried!

This is how Agent 31's beloved 'baby' looks this 13th day of February 2009. I am documenting it here because I don't know how much longer it has left. She has had it since she was born - she is 7 now. It was a gift from my mother and it has a rattle in its head. Poor thing.

A Little bit about Me

My interview with Debbie Gootter of Etsy Featured Artist just came out today.

You can read about it here:
http://www.debbiegootterdesigns.blogspot.com/

Mr. Sticky - Find of the Century

I found this baby brand new at Value Village for only $2.99! Getting my lint replacements have been on my list for some time so when I spotted Mr. Sticky, I was in geek heaven.

I googled Mr. Sticky and found this: http://www.usjesco.com/mr-sticky-lint-roller.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1

There was a time in my life where I was mesmermized by info-mercials -- not so much now.

Hot off the Press!

This just in.... http://tandtnews.com/BeautyFashion/archives/Fashion/UniqueTasteAndStyle.php

My interview in T&T News has just popped up. Have a read, you know you want to :-)

New Steam Punk Messenger Bag

Hot off the press!

Good help is hard to find!

So when you find it right in your own home, it's like winning the lottery!

My hubby has been helping out in the studio, he's pretty good - I think he's a keeper.

The Deep Freeze

Enough said...

2009 in with the new!

Happy New Year everyone. I wish nothing but good to all. I rang in 2009 with a new cuff design. Introducing:

Prospect -- The Biker's Cuff with Secret Pocket - - Silver Morgan Dollar

Do you call this Anal or Organization?

November was really chaotic, so I decided to prepare for December. Getting organized really helps my productivity. This is where I keep my fabric. Next time I will post where I keep my leather - I'm working on cleaning up that act.

My Little Angel is a Witch!

2008 Halloween!!!!

Do you remember last year?

Off to Japan!

I wish it were me, but it is this bag I just finished for one of my favourite clients. It is a cross between my Queen Guinevere and Bronwyn.

I really love how it turned out. Green and gold flocked velvet, tweed and leather OH MY!

Check out the Newbies!

These cuffs are new in my shop.

Honourable Mention on Cuteable!

Hey, my Romantic Steampunk cuff was mentioned on Cuteable - check it out!

Romantic SteamPunk

The fever continues........

I made the first one on the weekend and it sold! So I made another in hopes of a repeat performance.

Terranium on my Window Sill

My first Terranium!

If you look closely, you will see a tiny mushroom.

I've got Steampunk Fever

I love science-fiction that's for sure, but there is something romantic when you mix the future with the past.

Here is my first attempt at Steampunk. I'm pleased with how it turned out and will be making more things.