Marion's favorite NĀ° : SM-062

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.

šŸ“ I met Marion during a LinkedIn challenge called ā€œRamen Ta Fraiseā€ in November 2023.
She was looking for volunteers to test her new professional coaching support in exchange for honest feedback and public appreciation, I had never done coaching before and was curious.
We talked, and I immediately clicked with her.

šŸ’ž Seeing the obvious value in what I was discovering about her program, I didn't want to just leave it at that without offering her a more ā€œsubstantialā€ compensation.
I asked her what would make her happy, she confessed to having had a big crush on the fabric from the ā€œToutes des IcĆ“nesā€ duo, of which luckily I had a few scraps left.

šŸ‘› So naturally, I offered to make her a wallet/card holder, I had a unique model in mind and the remaining scraps were just the right size.

šŸŖ” I got to work and just before Christmas, she received her piece, which hit the spot.

šŸ‘ŒšŸ» When we talked about it later, she told me something that made me really happy: when her sister saw it, she said ā€œI don't like it at all, but if I had to guess who it belongs to, I would have said you without hesitationā€ā€¦ a sign that it is exactly where it belongs and reflects her personality and tastes.

āœØ I love that my pieces resemble you and don't leave anyone indifferent.
Making you resonate is my passion, enabling you to proudly carry your stories is my mission.

What a lovely Christmas gift! Thank you šŸ™ I just got home and I'm delighted! It's really beautiful, congratulations on your work and thank you for your trust! šŸ˜Š

Other beautiful stories

Amanda's babywearing wrap

Amanda was a babywearing friend before becoming a customer. She entrusted me with a large number of her scarves for various conversions: many shawls (single or lined) and snoods, as well as a few bags and wallets.

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Delphine's grandma's leather satchel

After entrusting me with a first project for her parents, Delphine contacted me to transform her grandmother's leather satchel into a pouch that she could attach to her CabaĆÆa backpack. A project that creates a bridge between the past and the present.

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Muriel's babywearing wrap scrap

After purchasing a pair of children's slippers from my stock, Muriel, impressed by their quality, decided to order two more pairs for herself and her husband using one of my scraps and one of hers.

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Melody's dream

Melody is a big fan of Chanel and wanted a bag inspired by her favorite model, the 22. I studied this design closely to create an bag both original while staying true to its essence.

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Your testimonials

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

Fanny D.-D.

Iā€™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 Marieā€™s advice, you wonā€™t regret it.

Nanouch I.

Common questions

"Iā€™m afraid to cut into a sentimental fabric. What if I regret it?"

Itā€™s natural to feel that hesitation. We work together to honor your story.
Each step is validated (photos, video call), and nothing is irreversible until you give the green light.

Can I combine fabrics from different people in the same piece?

Absolutely, and it can be extraordinarily beautiful.

Blending your grandfather's jacket with your grandmother's scarf in one bag, weaving together fabrics from three generations in a clutch... these assemblages carry something powerfully symbolic, and they often produce visually rich and unexpected results.

The only constraints are technical: the fabrics need to be compatible with each other (durability, thickness, structure), and each piece needs to be large enough for the planned cuts. But by playing with finishes (flat panels, patchwork, geometric or organic shapes), we can often work with small pieces and still create something coherent.

We take stock together during the discovery call, looking at your fabrics and imagining the possibilities. Bring everything you have!

What's the difference between 'Essentials' and fully bespoke?

Both options use your fabric, benefit from the same care, and come with the same level of support. The difference is the starting point.

The Essentials
These are tried-and-tested pre-designed models (crossbody, coin purse, tote, slippers...) that I personalise with your materials. The silhouette is set; you choose the textiles, colours, and finishes. Perfect if you don't have a specific shape in mind yet, or if you want to keep a tighter rein on your budget. The result is still unique, because your fabrics are.

Fully bespoke
Everything is open: the shape, size, carry style, pockets, materials, threads, hardware... You can come with an existing pattern, a sketch, an inspiration photo, or just a vague idea to explore together. It's the most open-ended option, and therefore the most personal.

In both cases, we start with a discovery call so I can understand your fabric, your needs, and your vision. And in both cases, almost anything is possible.

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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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