From Scratch to You: The Story Behind Our DIY Kits
Ever wonder what happens before a DIY kits arrives at your door? It’s all about the time and care we put in behind the scenes. Here’s a quick look at how it all comes together.
1. Choosing the Right Materials
The Leather: We use imported vegetable-tanned wax leather. It has a beautiful, vintage look. As you use it, the white wax fades and the natural leather color shines through. It’s low-maintenance and ages perfectly.
Minimal Hardware: We stick to a simple magnetic snap for our bags—it keeps your items safe without making the design look too busy.
The Tools: Every kit comes with everything you need: a leather knife, edge smoother, scissors, polishing stick, stitching chisel, and ruler.
2. Getting Everything Ready
Leather has a natural scent when it’s new, so we let it air out in our studio for a few days first. We then cut, smooth, and pre-punch the holes for you. This way, you can skip the hardest, most labor-intensive parts and get straight to the fun of building.
3. Designed for Beginners
We want you to feel confident, so we’ve made things as easy as possible:
Smart Design: For one of our brown bags, we include a storage bag that acts as an inner lining. No tricky sewing required!
Clear Guidance: For our green woven bag, we include numbered stickers. Just follow the numbers to weave the leather strips—it’s just like a puzzle.
The Card Holder: This is our easiest kit yet. It uses a rugged, vintage-style leather. A few handmade marks only make it look better!
The Final Touch
Inside the box, you’ll find your pre-cut leather, enough wax thread for the whole bag, and needles. We pack everything in a beautiful gift box, making it the perfect present—either for a friend or as a special treat for yourself.
We put a lot of heart into these kits, and we hope you feel that when you finally open the box.
Are you planning to make one for yourself, or is it going to be a gift for someone special?