Alice is a friend and an Artisan Saddler with whom I spent a few hours learning the basics of saddle stitching through a beautiful wallet project.

Before that, we agreed that I would create a bag for her.
She had a very specific baby wrap fabric from Oscha Slings in mind, paired with a matching lamb nappa leather from her workshop.
It was up to me to provide the hardware, lining, and of course, the craftsmanship ;)

I had to challenge her vision several times (for technical reasons), and since she’s also neurospicy, it wasn’t easy for her to adjust the ultra-specific idea she had of her future bag. But she trusted me, and for that, I’m sincerely grateful 🥰

In the end, her bag exceeded her expectations, and I’m filled with gratitude for her patience, her emotions, and her friendship…

Here’s the transcription of the video comment she left, which I turned into a reel available on Instagram.

I’m absolutely... I, I, I have no words. It’s too stunning, it’s so beautiful. Everything is perfect, everything is perfect. It’s incredible. It’s so beautiful, it’s unbelievable. Damn, I... Do you see? Look, do you see what these bags can do? So, you’re allowed to say that you make your clients cry. It’s too beautiful. Thank you. From the bottom of my heart, it’s magnificent. It’s the most beautiful bag I will ever own, no doubt about it. So thank you, thank you, thank you so much, it’s too beautiful, I love it so much. Thank you, Marie, thank you.

Other beautiful stories

Élodie's babywearing wrap

After I created a Anneaux’Affaires babywearing bag for her using a babywearing wrap large scrap she entrusted to me, Élodie wanted me to use the remaining scrap to craft a Mini Zip Card and Coin Holder with a wrist strap.

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Émilie's babywearing wrap scrap

Émilie had a magnificent babywearing wrap scrap that had caught her eye (and mine too), and a very specific need...

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Marion's favorite

At the end of 2023, I offered to make Marion a custom piece using a fabric she had admired in my shop to thank her for graciously allowing me to test her coaching services. A piece that fits her like a glove and perfectly embodies her style and personality.

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Thanks to her good advice and professionalism, the result is stunning. I highly recommend her for all your textile transformations.

Fanny D.-D.

I’m hooked!!
Marie is incredibly attentive and professional.
You can entrust your memories to her without any worries.

Muriel C.

Go for it with confidence, let yourself be guided by your heart and Marie’s advice, you won’t regret it.

Nanouch I.

Common questions

Are technical fabrics (sport, dance, running) as sturdy as a classic fabric once transformed?

It depends on the fabric, but in most cases, yes. The stretch and fineness of some of these materials (lycra, softshell or technical jersey, for example) are actually an asset for kinusaiga panels, and conversely, they're compensated for very well in leatherwork with reinforcements (interfacing, lining), just like any other delicate textile. These fabrics also tend to have excellent resistance to abrasion and friction, which is a real plus for bags and wallets.

We talk it through together during the discovery call.

Do you offer support for a wedding, before, during or after the ceremony?

Yes, a wedding is a moment I can support at several stages.

Before or during the ceremony, we can create a fashion or décor piece carrying the presence of an absent or deceased parent, or matching pieces where each partner wears a little of the other's fabric. Afterwards, the dress or suit can become a bag, a wallet or, if you'd rather have something to display than to wear, a kinusaiga panel: the wedding fabrics take the shape of a wall piece, to keep on display in your home rather than folded away in a garment bag.

What kinds of objects can you create, beyond bags and wallets?

Probably more than you'd imagine!

Here's what I can make from your sentimental fabrics:

Leather goods: backpack, crossbody, belt bag, handbag, sling bag, travel bag, tote, clutch, pouch, coin purse, wallet...

Accessories: pocket mirror (Ocebo'), babywearing mirror (Coucou Hibou), tie...

Textile/clothing: bomber jacket (child or adult), low slippers or ankle booties (sizes EU 25 to 47)...

Textile art: kinusaiga panel — a Japanese craft technique, very graphic, which transforms your fabrics into a framed wall piece.

If you have an idea that's not on this list, bring it up anyway. I haven't yet met a request I couldn't find some way to approach — and if I genuinely can't make it work, I'll tell you honestly from our very first conversation.

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For your custom projects only,
book a phone or video call (on Zoom) to discuss your fabrics, budget, schedule, and ideas.

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