Marie A.'s boots N° : SM-000

This is the story of a pair of snakeskin boots that had been sitting bored in its cardboard box for several years... and of how it transformed in a beautiful and useful bag that I enjoy everyday.

📖👢🐍 This is the story of a pair of snakeskin boots that had been sitting bored in its cardboard box for several years.
✨ It dreamed of another life where it could once again enjoy the daylight.
🤰🏻 But its owner, formerly a young and slim Parisian with a bustling social life, had since become a Mom... in the countryside.

💁🏻‍♀️ This pair of boots was mine, and today, thanks to my vision and expertise, they are thriving and living their best life in the form of this lovely little bag... which I also enjoy!

It's my everyday bag, compact yet practical, stylish and assertive, both chic and edgy... I love it!

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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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Marie's babywearing wrap scraps

Marie initially bought a pair of children's booties from me that I had sewn for my shop, then asked me to make a pair of booties for her... Finally, two pairs of matching low-cut slippers for her husband, who was jealous of hers, and their youngest to have ones “like daddy's.“

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Élodie's babywearing wrap scrap

Élodie is a loyal customer who had fallen in love with the Croisette model (she has good taste!) and had a wonderful offcut in mind for its creation.

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Common questions

How much fabric do I need to provide?

It depends entirely on the piece you choose, but here are some concrete reference points:

  • Pocket mirror (Ocebo'): a 6×6 cm piece is enough;
  • Coin purse, wallet: roughly 20×20 cm to 40×30 cm depending on the model;
  • Clutch, compact crossbody: approximately 40×40 cm to 60×60 cm;
  • Medium-sized bag: from 50×80 cm upwards, depending on the silhouette;
  • Slippers (size EU 38): 21×60 cm for the low version, 55×92 cm for the ankle version;
  • Bomber jacket (size EU 38): 1.1 m × width (65 cm min) without sleeves, 2.2 m with.

A question I often hear about newborns: is a onesie or a small square of baby clothing enough? Yes, more than enough for a small piece (Ocebo', coin purse); for a larger bag, it's completed with a compatible fabric, always with your approval. There's also the Signature finish from the Essentials range, which makes it possible to use several small pieces together.
And of course, several fabrics can be combined too (the same person's clothes from different periods, or several siblings' garments, for example).

The good news: I also work with small pieces. If your fabric is on the tight side, certain finishes allow me to cut in free or geometric shapes and waste almost nothing. We work it out together during the discovery call, before any decisions are made.

And if you're not sure exactly how much fabric you have? Just take a photo, bring it to our first chat, and we'll figure out what's possible.

How does payment work?

As standard, payment is split into 3:

  • 40% when you order, as a non-refundable deposit;
  • 30% when I start working;
  • 30% when it ships, for the balance.

You can pay by bank transfer (preferred), card or PayPal.
Need to spread it out further? That's possible, let's talk.

Do you offer support for a wedding, before, during or after the ceremony?

Yes, a wedding is a moment I can support at several stages.

Before or during the ceremony, we can create a fashion or décor piece carrying the presence of an absent or deceased parent, or matching pieces where each partner wears a little of the other's fabric. Afterwards, the dress or suit can become a bag, a wallet or, if you'd rather have something to display than to wear, a Kinusaiga panel: the wedding fabrics take the shape of a wall piece, to keep on display in your home rather than folded away in a garment bag.

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