Commission for Tom
April 13, 2011
The combination of fabrics before piecing.
This was a super exciting project to do for a couple of reasons…
- Tom is my first ever customer commission via etsy.
- It was the first commission I have made using a mix of fabrics (not ties) given to me from the client and fabrics I found to go with it. This was a little scary at first, because you just never know what the reclaim world is going to have for you at any given time… let alone to a deadline.
- Although I haven’t met Tom, we have emailed often through the process of the bag making, and he was always really encouraging and full of energy.
- The bag is for his wife Ciara for their second wedding anniversary, the theme cotton…. and it is a surprise! Sweet.
What’s not to like?
Here’s the finished bag…..
Made from authentic Scottish tartan and reclaimed ties.
Owl brooch close-up.
Inside. Owl fabric from Tom. Pocket made from reclaimed cargo pants.
Bottom with gorgeous green shank buttons.
I included 2 owls as a surprise. One for each of them on their 2nd anniversary.
What an absolute surprise it will be. I am assuming the fabrics are things that are special or have memories attached to them!! Either way you did a great job!! You always do!!
xo Steph
Thanks Steph.
Yeah the tartan was bought last year while they were in Scotland on their first anniversary I think.
The owls were because she loves them.
ally