The Process

From planning the fabric to the final stitch, everything is planned carefully and carried out with meticulous attention to detail.

This ensures that I can stand over the quality of every piece that leaves my studio.

  • Planning the Fabric

    This starts with putting the colours together and then deciding on a weave structure that I think will show them off to their best. I also need to think about how this fabric will look in particular bag styles

  • Weaving

    Setting up the loom with the new yarn is a slow, methodical and highly enjoyable process. The weaving takes time and seeing the pattern emerging is intensely rewarding. I start to imagine how the fabric will look when cut and sewn.

  • Cutting and Sewing

    Laying out the pattern pieces and cutting the fabric is next. The most difficult part is matching distinct stripes or patterns in the fabric but the end result is worth it. The pieces are hand sewn and finished to a very high standard.

  • Final Touches

    Choosing the correcting 'findings' really makes the bag look perfect. The handles and hardware are matched to each specific fabric and bag.