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  • Gusset Love

    by BRITTA KEENAN
    Who needs a blog post about bag gussets? I do. You do. Because gussets are the unsung heroes of a handbag. They provide the room for all the needed...
    Posted in Bag, construction, gusset, Handbag, handsewing, How To, Leather, leatherwork, Leatherworking, Maker, news, patternmaking, Sewing

  • How to wash a sheepskin throw

    by BRITTA KEENAN
    Step by step instruction on how to wash a sheepskin throw.
    Posted in home decor, lamb, Leather, pelt, sheepskin, wash

  • How to make basic leather rolled handbag handles

    by BRITTA KEENAN
    How to create your own pattern or template for making basic leather rolled handbag handles. Includes photos and step by step help.
    Posted in Bag, DIY, Handbag, Handles, handsewing, How To, Leather, Leatherworking, Rolled Handles, Saddlestitch, Skiving, tote

  • How to make a handbag : Leopard Bucket / Sling Bag

    by BRITTA KEENAN
    The making of a Britta Keenan leather bucket / sling bag.
    Posted in Bag, Handbag, Leather, Leatherworking, Leopard, Maker, Sewing, Shoulder Bag, Sling Bag

  • Heavy Leather Jacket Completion.

    by BRITTA KEENAN
    Good Sweet Everything. It’s done. I finished the jacket. What I ended up doing was installing zippers into the sleeves (no gusset). I added a le...

  • Leather Jacket: Sewing the lining in

    by BRITTA KEENAN
    I received my black quilted lining and quickly got to work cutting out the pieces.  Getting that together was easy. Even sewing it to the leather s...

  • Leather Jacket: Skiving and sewing the outer shell

    by BRITTA KEENAN
    My front pieces are cut out, so it’s time to skive the seam allowances on the reverse or back side of my leather. Skiving or paring down of the sea...

  • Leather Jacket: Layout & Cutting

    by BRITTA KEENAN
    When you purchase leather, no matter the cut, it’s going to come to you in an odd shape. You MUST take some time and lay out all your pattern piece...

  • Leather Jacket

    by BRITTA KEENAN
    Over the past couple years I have made some ”pleather” sample jackets. Never fully completing them as they were just to see if I liked my pattern.....

  • Prototypes

    by BRITTA KEENAN
    What gives you that sense of satisfaction and accomplishment? An almost addictive feeling of happiness? For me it’s figuring out how to make someth...

  • New accessories for fall! Woven leather hair slides

    by BRITTA KEENAN
    These leather hair slides have been on my mind for years. Unfortunately, every time I searched for leather cording, all I could find was cheap th...

  • Welcome to the new website & webshop!

    by BRITTA KEENAN
    With longer days comes more energy to make and be inspired. I am so happy to be able to show you new items, images and peeks into the processes beh...
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