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The Elsley Bag in Brown Mock Croc Leather

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:39:11 -0500

$230.00
Named after a high-flying PR lady who commissioned me to make her a bag in this design as an alternative to a briefcase for carrying her notebooks, diary, i-phone and goodness knows what other paraphernalia with her to meetings.

This bag is totally hand made from a very striking mock croc embossed leather. Each piece of leather is cut by hand and then hand stitched using the traditional saddle stitch method- 2 needles, waxed linen thread and a very sharp awl.

With two carry handles and a detachable shoulder strap which adjusts with a buckle, it's a very comfortable bag to carry.

Approx 12.5 inches wide, 11 inches high and 4 inches deep.

The bag fastens with a classic turn button.

Hand Stitched Ox Blood Red Waxy Leather Satchel

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 10:35:11 -0400

$220.00
A McArdle bag made from ox blood red leather waxy leather.

This is a contemporary satchel with a flap cut on the diagonal and a strap going over the top of the bag on the opposite angle. Fastening with a single cast brass buckle. The long shoulder strap adjusts with a brass buckle, from approx 55 to 60 inches in length (I can shorten the strap if necessary).

The main compartment is approx 12.5 inches wide, 9.5 inches high and 3 inches deep. The pocket is approx 10 inches wide, 5.5 inches wide and 1.5 inches deep. Plenty of room to carry A4 pads, books, phone, i-pod, purse and lots more - an ideal bag for work or college.

This satchel is totally hand made - each piece of leather was cut by hand and then hand stitched together using traditional saddle stitch - 2 needles, waxed linen thread and a very sharp awl.

Hand Stitched Waxy Purple Leather Satchel

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 15:57:34 -0400

$220.00
A McArdle bag made from deep purple leather with a rough waxy finish.

I originally designed this bag for my niece who wanted a satchel with a bit of attitude (like herself) - her bag was made in lime green lizard print to add to the wow factor. So the flap is cut at an angle and the strap goes over the top of the bag on the opposite angle and fastens with a single buckle. The long shoulder strap adjust with a buckle.

This style of bag is as popular with the guys as it is with the girls!

The main compartment is approx 12.5 inches wide, 9.5 inches high and 3 inches deep. The pocket is approx 10 inches wide, 5.5 inches wide and 1.5 inches deep. Plenty of room to carry A4 pads, books, phone, i-pod, purse and lots more - an ideal bag for work or college.

This satchel is totally hand made - each piece of leather was cut by hand and then hand stitched together using traditional saddle stitch - 2 needles, waxed linen thread and a very sharp awl.

China Blue Hand Stitched Leather Bag

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 04:23:55 -0400

$74.00
A hand stitched McArdle bag big enough to carry all your day to day bits and pieces or your essentials for a night on the town.

In beautiful china blue, with a single compartment, this bag has an adjustable shoulder strap (long enough to wear across your body) and fastens securely with a turn-button clasp. The natural edge of the leather has been used to create the flap.

I liked this bag so much (blue being my most favourite colour) I made one for myself!

No machines were used in the making of this bag - it's all hand stitched using traditional saddle stitching methods - 2 needles, a very sharp pointy awl, black linen thread with a coating of beeswax to make those stitches shine!

Approx size 8 inches wide, 8.5 inches high and 3 inches deep.

Blue Leather iphone Cover

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 04:17:33 -0400

$15.00
So you've got the coolest phone on the planet and now you need an equally cool cover for it, right?

You could buy one of the mass-produced, over priced numbers on the high street, but you want something a little bit different.

Here it is!

Pastel blue leather hand stitched in a contrasting linen thread (also available in pastel pink and yellow).

This will protect your precious i-phone and keep it nice and snug!

I have plenty of different colour leather, so if you're looking for something specific, get in touch. I can also adjust the size and make one for the i-touch.

Oh and that's my i-phone in the picture and it's not included in the price!

Purple Suede Hand Stitched Messenger Bag

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 04:17:14 -0400

$74.00
A hand stitched McArdle bag big enough to carry all your day to day bits and pieces or your essentials for a night on the town.

In a really lovely shade of purple, with a single compartment, this bag has an adjustable shoulder strap and fastens securely with a turn-button clasp. The natural edge of the leather has been used to create the irregular flap.

No machines were used in the making of this bag - it's all hand stitched using traditional saddle stitching methods - 2 needles, a very sharp pointy awl, black linen thread with a coating of beeswax to make those stitches shine!

Approx size 8 inches wide and 8.5 inches high