Obsessive process makes for fabulous textures in leather.

Smocking is one of my favorite methods of textile manipulation. It’s much more dramatic than quilting and some patterns can be impossible to mass produce

If you want it, you have to do it one at a time.

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Smocked Bag No. 3…. Now in 3D

Bringing the romance this Valentines Day with a blast from the past: Smocked Bag No. 3

This was back when our leatherwork was all about ruffles and wrinkles for squeezy, fancy bags.

Ruched handles and heart shaped patterns.

Its story starts decades ago…