Bespoke Bag for a Chess Board

Bespoke Bag for a Chess Board

Philip is an avid chess player, who carries his travelling chess set with him frequently.  He wanted a made to measure box bag that would protect his set while on the move. The bag was made up in Dark Havana English bridle leather from Sedgwicks, lined with dark red...
I am excited to announce …

I am excited to announce …

… that I have my first market date for 2021 confirmed. 21 – 23 May will see me back at Handmade in Highgate, along with a fabulous selection of other designer/makers. Full details will follow soon. Of course that is assuming that the recently announced...
Handmade or … Handmade

Handmade or … Handmade

So what is the difference, and just what does handmade mean? Google “definition of handmade” and you will get lots of results, most of which are along the lines of “made by hand, not by machine”. The general implication/perception is that the handmade item is superior...
Making a Bespoke Leather Bag

Making a Bespoke Leather Bag

So you want a nice new bespoke leather bag.  Where do you start? The first bags I made all came out of my frustration that I could never find exactly the right bag for me. As someone who is always misplacing an item because I have put it somewhere safe, I don’t want a...