Muriel's small birds and jacket N° : SM-088
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...
Muriel showed up at the studio unannounced to take advantage of the âStudio Clear-Outâ sale I had advertised in my cityâs Facebook group—forgetting that appointments were required.
She had seen some pieces she liked, so we looked through them together.
As we chatted, she discovered my full custom service and told me she wanted to do something with the birds she had salvaged from a bag she'd used for 30 years—one that had finally fallen apart.
She was supposed to come back with fabric to resell, and I suggested she bring me the birds so we could talk about it.
Paired with a home dĂ©cor fabric that instantly made us both say, âOh wow, that matches the birds perfectly,â a green velvet Iâd had lying around for two years, and her leather jacket she fetched in the meantime⊠we started thinking about a bag design based on a model Iâd already made that would highlight all these elements.
After hitting me with a âAnyway, I trust you—youâre the artist,â she approved the quote I sent and chose one of the three layout proposals I gave her.
I got to work—unstitching, cutting, assembling⊠and thatâs how her messenger bag came to life: a practical, playful bag that reflects her personality.
Doesnât this lovely little lady look absolutely delighted?!
Marie was able to give a second life to the little birds I had salvaged from a very worn-out bag and an equally tired leather jacket. Thank you for your attentiveness and craftsmanship.
