All posts by Donna B

Custom Orders, Handbags & Totes

A Special Order for Classic Monster Movie Lover

June 21, 2015 Donna B

I made this bag with art the client provided.

The front and back of this bag are the same image with a matt plastic coating; magnetic snap closure inside the bag.

As with the majority of my designs, I used up-cycled leather for the sides and bottom of this bag. This leather has a rougher texture to complement the monster theme.

Not sure if you can really see the texture in this shot... — Not sure if you can really see the texture in this shot…

Hot pink vinyl for the interior. — Per the client’s request, hot pink vinyl for the interior.

Most people don't notice little details, but I use a little finishing touch on the top edge of my pockets. — Most people don’t notice little details, but I use a little finishing touch on the top edge of my pockets.

Handbags & Totes, Uncategorized

Ideas for a brochure

May 25, 2015 Donna B

This was the first prototype/re-work of my wristlet pattern. I liked the contrast of the green with sharp black suede and white stitching (they were too crooked for me though!) — This was the first re-work of my wristlet pattern. I liked the contrast of the green with sharp black suede and white stitching (the stitches were too crooked for me though!)

This was the second - I made the flap longer & used a magnetic snap istead of the turn lock. — This was the second – I made the flap longer & used a magnetic snap instead of the turn lock.

This was the final version with the longer flap and magnetic snap closure.

This is another carrying option- a single chain. — This is another carrying option – a single chain.

Custom Orders, Handbags & Totes

Black Skull Patterned Handmade Paper & Upcycled Black Leather Handbag

March 8, 2015 Donna B

This bag was made exclusively for a “bag-it!”, (a non-profit cancer organization), fund-raiser.

The front & back view of this bag are the same. The magnetic snap closure is on the interior of the bag.

back inside pocket — Red vinyl interior “pops” against the black. Open topped split pocket perfect for a mobile phone and lipstick.

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A flat top for my post machine.

February 12, 2015 Donna B

machine front view 1 — Sans flat top (awesome for going around corners and such!)

I really like my post machine, but sometimes I’d prefer a larger surface to sew my big flat pieces…so I created this little beauty. A box just the right size with a little inside support and a hole cut in the top did the trick.

flat top for post machine — Like magic or too ghetto? Dunno, but it works (uh, did I just jinx it?)

Costumes, Other Stuff

For a dancing munchkin

February 12, 2015 Donna B

This was a tuxedo of sorts for a family member performing in a certain school play…

tux front — Lime green faux fur & striped calf length pants made from an off the shelf pattern.

tux back — Split tails on this tuxedo and matching flowers instead of buttons.

shoe cvr1 — Black and lime green felt shoe covers. I stuffed the curled toes and added more matching flowers. Fun stuff!

Custom Orders, Handbags & Totes

Another commissioned bag :)

February 12, 2015 Donna B

This is a variation of the ostrich vinyl tote for a friend’s client. After I finished this bag, I went shopping (read as researching) at a local mall. While cruising through the bag displays in a big box store, I overheard a woman say to her friend how much she really liked a certain designer’s bag but really disliked the gaudy logo/trinket…it was sooo tempting to offer to make her a bag that she could design and put her OWN initials on. Then there was a man looking for a bag for his mother. Again, I resisted temptation – besides I didn’t have a worthy sample on me or any business cards.

front view — No feet, single patch pocket on front. I changed up the straps a bit and cut them to points.

inside back pocket — The zipper opens up so you can get into the full interior of the bag. The back inside pocket has a zipper.

inside front pocket — Front interior open topped pocket.

Custom Orders, Handbags & Totes

The Mrs. J; handmade paper & leather

January 19, 2015 Donna B

This was a custom order for a colleague’s mother.

front — Front view. Approximately 8.5″ high and 11″ wide.

back — Back view; silver colored metal hardware with bonded leather handle.

Black up-cycled leather sides and bottom.

inside — Hot pink vinyl interior with split open top flap pocket; perfect for a cell phone, compact and lipstick!

the paper — Store-bought handmade purple and black paper.

Custom Orders, Handbags & Totes

The New Mommy Tote

December 28, 2014 Donna B

This is a variation of the other ostrich vinyl totes. The father-to-be wanted functional picture-holder pockets for the kids’ art, hand and foot prints, and more.