Shoes, Bags & a Jacket

There have been fewer bicycle saddles coming through the workshop over past few months. Things don't feel right unless I'm busy making stuff. Here are a few of the projects I've been working on. 

I made myself a denim jacket in the style of a chore coat with four patch pockets on the front, a back yoke, two way collar and a curved front edge at the hem. Cut to be quite boxy with a generous sleeve to accomodate a bulky jumper underneath.

I made a couple of leather 'musette' bags which Feride and I are sharing. They are very simple with woven webbing for the shoulder strap which has D rings for adjustable length. The bags are fully hand stitched.

At the beginning of September I enrolled in a five day intensive boot making workshop with Lou at Shoe School. Starting with pattern making, upper construction, lasting and applying soles I managed to complete a pair of white leather desert boots for Feride. 

Golden Alcantara SLR

Selle Italia SLR Boost saddle recovered with Alcantara synthetic suede in a rich golden hue. To match Bastion Cycles' gold Cerakote on one of their unique ArchAngel bicycles.

Bastion Power

S-Works Power saddle for Bastion Cycles in their classic style with four colour ombré behind the perforations. The highlight colours take reference from the colour shift paint used on the bicycle frame.

Love Like Butterfly

For Scott in memory of Steph. Blue butterflies were one of her favourite things.

Painterly Fizik Arione

Mathew's Arione in black roo leather with grid perforations highlighted in random painterly dark silver and blue.