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.