Lucie acquired a Mini Girouette, like new, from its previous owner, who wasn't satisfied with the finishes, even though they were clearly announced as imperfect but purely aesthetic (a few skipped stitches). She asked me to create a new, longer strap and two additional flaps using scraps she entrusted to me.

Certified organic leather, hemp fabric, silk, organic cotton... lovely materials for a bag with changing moods!

She was delighted:

It's superb, and I can fit exactly what I need in it. [...] I'm thrilled and use it every day!

Other beautiful stories

Nicole's husband's bag

In late 2023, Nicole contacted me with an original request: she wanted to surprise her husband for his birthday by reproducing a shoulder bag that he had been using for 10 years despite its dilapidated condition. The result? A bag that transcends gender stereotypes.

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Vanessa's babywearing wrap scrap

I have always sought to offer different creations to enhance your sentimental fabrics and move away from the eternal bags, slippers, and jackets.

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Morgane's babywearing wrap

Morgane is a seamstress in her spare time, but she wanted to treat herself by having two custom pieces created from a snood made from a babywearing wrap she owned. A sort of “just sit back and relax while someone else does the sewing“ kind of deal 🙂

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Muriel's small birds and jacket

When Muriel discovered my custom sentimental-making service after walking into the studio during my 'Studio Clear-Out' sale, she asked me to help her enjoy her favorite bag of the last 30 years all over again...

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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

Can my fabric really be transformed?

Most materials (leather, wool, babywearing wraps, a loved one's clothing, sports jerseys or activewear, baby clothes and comfort toys, a wedding dress or suit
) can be reused.
During the call, I'll clearly tell you what's feasible, or not.

Can I follow the making of my piece as it happens?

You get to choose — and it's a genuine decision to make at the start of the project.

Full updates with photos: I send you photos and sometimes videos at each key stage — cutting, assembly, finishing. You see your fabric come to life step by step. Some people love this. Others find it only makes the waiting harder!

Total surprise: I work away quietly, you see nothing until you open the parcel. For those who want the sense of wonder to be fully intact, right through to the last moment.

Something in between works too: a message after the cutting stage, a photo mid-way, then the surprise finale.

Whatever you choose, one thing I promise: if something along the way needs your input (a motif placement decision, an unexpected colour choice), I'll reach out. You will never be faced with a fait accompli on anything that matters.

Is there a right time to start, or can I take as long as I need?

There's no good or bad time, only your own.

For a babywearing wrap, it can be transformed as soon as babywearing ends, or much later, once you've missed it enough to want to see it in a new form. For a loved one's clothing, there's no rush either: some people contact me a few weeks after a bereavement, others several years later. Take whatever time you need, I'll be here when you're ready.

I have more questions

Let's talk!

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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