cleverhands
San Francisco, California |
Announcement Due to an abundance of caution with regard to COVID-19 there might be some delays in shipping. Please bear with us as we re-tool in the context of this challenge. Stay safe and healthy out there!
Announcement
Due to an abundance of caution with regard to COVID-19 there might be some delays in shipping. Please bear with us as we re-tool in the context of this challenge. Stay safe and healthy out there!
Featured items
Bookbinding Kit - Complete Cased in hard cover bookbinding kit with tools, supplies and instruction book
Adjustable Bandolier // black leather // (a better pencil case, journal pen holder, book strap, pen loop, pencil roll, pen bandolier)
Pocket bookbinding kit - learn to make two sewn bindings,and two bonus folded mini books
Journal Bandolier // reclaimed rubber // (a better pencil case, journal pen holder, book strap, pen loop, pencil roll, pen bandolier)
All Items
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Bonefolder - genuine bone or plastic
$4.00 -
French Link Stitch Journal Bookbinding instructions only (PDF DOWNLOAD)
$10.00 -
Cased in journal Bookbinding instructions only (PDF DOWNLOAD)
$10.003 people have this in their cart -
Cased in Journal bookbinding kit REFILL
$20.00 -
French link stitch bookbinding kit REFILL
$20.00 -
Pocket bookbinding kit - learn to make two sewn bindings,and two bonus folded mini books
$15.00 -
Bookbinding Kit - Complete Cased in hard cover bookbinding kit with tools, supplies and instruction book
$45.00 FREE shippingOver 20 people have this in their cart -
Bookbinding Kit - Complete French link stitch bookbinding kit with tools, supplies and instruction book
$45.00 FREE shipping8 people have this in their cart -
Adjustable Bandolier // black leather // (a better pencil case, journal pen holder, book strap, pen loop, pencil roll, pen bandolier)
$25.95 -
Adjustable Bandolier // dark linen // (a better pencil case, journal pen holder, book strap, pen loop, pencil roll, pen bandolier)
$25.95 -
Large Journal Bandolier // black & white city (a better pencil case, journal pen holder, book strap, pen loop, pencil roll, pen bandolier)
$19.95Only 1 left -
Large Journal Bandolier // grey pods // (a better pencil case, journal pen holder, book strap, pen loop, pencil roll, pen bandolier)
$19.95Only 1 left -
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Med Bandolier (tablet size) // (a better pencil case, journal pen holder, book strap, pen loop, pencil roll, pen bandolier)
$18.95 -
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Journal Bandolier // reclaimed rubber // (a better pencil case, journal pen holder, book strap, pen loop, pencil roll, pen bandolier)
$17.95 -
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Adjustable Bandolier // batik vines // (a better pencil case, journal pen holder, book strap, pen loop, pencil roll, pen bandolier)
$25.95 -
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Med. Bandolier (IPAD size) // space invaders // (a better pencil case, journal pen holder, book strap, pen loop, pencil roll, pen bandolier)
$18.95 -
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Tanned Brown Leather // Journal Bandolier // (a better pencil case, journal pen holder, book strap, pen loop)
$16.95Only 1 left -
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Adjustable Bandolier // birch trees // (a better pencil case, journal pen holder, book strap, pen loop, pencil roll, pen bandolier)
$25.95 -
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Tailored Journal Bandolier : made to your specifications // (a better pencil case, journal pen holder, book strap, pen bandolier)
$20.95Only 3 left -
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Mini Bandolier // dark linen // (a better pencil case, journal pen holder, book strap, pen loop, pencil roll, pen bandolier)
$16.95Only 1 left -
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Journal Bandolier Large // earth tone ruler // (a better pencil case, journal pen holder, book strap, pen loop, pencil roll, pen bandolier)
$19.95Only 1 left -
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Adjustable Bandolier // Vertigreen // (a better pencil case, journal pen holder, book strap, pen loop, pencil roll, pen bandolier)
$25.95Only 1 left -
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Journal Bandolier // olive leather // (a better pencil case, journal pen holder, book strap, pen loop, pencil roll, pen bandolier)
$17.95Only 1 left -
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Adjustable Bandolier // reclaimed rubber // (a better pencil case, journal pen holder, book strap, pen loop, pencil roll, pen bandolier)
$25.95Only 1 left -
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Holster Journal Bandolier // Hold your pens in place // (a better pencil case, journal pen holder, book strap, pen loop, pen bandolier)
$19.95Only 3 left -
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Journal Bandolier // black leather // (a better pencil case, journal pen holder, book strap, pen loop, pencil roll, pen bandolier)
$17.95 -
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Mini Bandolier // black and white city // (a better pencil case, journal pen holder, book strap, pen loop, pencil roll, pen bandolier)
$16.95 -
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Large Journal Bandolier // space invaders // (a better pencil case, journal pen holder, book strap, pen loop, pencil roll, pen bandolier)
$19.95 -
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Mini Bandolier // cats // (a better pencil case, journal pen holder, book strap, pen loop, pencil roll, pen bandolier)
$16.95 -
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Mini Bandolier // space invaders // (a better pencil case, journal pen holder, book strap, pen loop, pencil roll, pen bandolier)
$16.95 -
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Journal Bandolier for Smart Phone / cell phone
$22.95 -
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Journal Bandolier // alt pencil case // navy tempest
$17.95 -
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Journal Bandolier // birds & hearts // (a better pencil case, journal pen holder, book strap, pen loop, pencil roll, pen bandolier)
$17.95 -
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Journal Bandolier // blue green stripes // (a better pencil case, journal pen holder, book strap, pen loop, pencil roll, pen bandolier)
$17.95 -
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Mini Bandolier // birches // (a better pencil case, journal pen holder, book strap, pen loop, pencil roll, pen bandolier)
$16.95 -
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Journal Bandolier // green waves // (a better pencil case, journal pen holder, book strap, pen loop, pencil roll, pen bandolier)
$17.95Only 1 left
Reviews
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cebb on Jun 30, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThe package arrived a few days after I purchased it. It looked exactly like the photos, good quality materials.
I also bought the refill package, I ordered a different one but they contacted me immediately letting me know about the mistake and offered to change it.
Excellent customer service, can’t wait to start book binding! -
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Doridoidea on Jun 28, 2020
5 out of 5 starsPurchased as a gift for a friend; order was processed very quickly and it seems the instructions were well-written.
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sususu on Jul 4, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI loved this. It is letting me dip into bookbinding without making a big commitment, and the materials came very nicely organized and ready to go. Attractive minimalist packaging. I'm going to remember this as a gift idea.
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burtn on Jun 29, 2020
5 out of 5 starsFits perfect. Great quality. I love it! Perfect for my bike packing art kit.
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Gage on Jun 27, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI absolutely love being able to make my own journals and the customer service for this shop is absolutely amazing. I had a small issue with sizing of my bookcloth and the shop owner was quick with their response and quick to get me a replacement. I can't recommend them enough if you'd like a diy project
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Anna on Jun 26, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI love this!
I have multiple planners, journals, and this allows me to have everything banded together-pen, pencil, highlighter, and other tools in place, ready to travel when needed.
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Misa on Jun 17, 2020
5 out of 5 starsMy girlfriend absolutely loved this kit and has already bought a filler kit to make more. So happy with the careful delivery and the packaging!
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About cleverhands
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Ah...natural light. (artificial light makes my head hurt)
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Measure once cut twice? That doesn't sound right.....
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And cut and sew and press and turn and press and cut.....
Travel light, draw often
I think with my hands. My life is full of notes, doodles, lists, sketches, and plans. Like my father-in-law who can't talk if you hold his hands still, my thought process grinds to a halt if I can't use my hands. All my best thinking begins and ends on paper. Paper is not much help though, if I can't find a pen. Much of the time, until I made the first journal bandolier, I could NOT find a pen.
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Shop members
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Emily Oinen
Owner, Designer, Maker, Curator
My mother, taught me to love to learn. She passed these clever hands down to me from my grandma who made more quilts than anyone could count and was as stubborn as she was short.
Shop policies
Shipping
Digital downloads
Payment options
Returns & exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
I don't accept cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Digital downloads
I accept returns I do not accept returns
I accept exchanges I do not accept exchanges
I accept cancellations I do not accept cancellations
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for: