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I’ve got some exciting announcements coming soon. The last few weeks have been insane. Lots of learning, doubting, growing, anxiety, excitement, fear, love and not enough sleep. I am excited for some upcoming collaborations to be announced: videos, photos, articles, editorials and products to be released. I have a million ideas and am practicing focusing on the now. Excited to take a breather this weekend to process, finally, and give my mind and body a break. Look after yourself. This is a marathon not a race. 📸: @k.j.darling (at Sadelmager Design House) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLrxElCsYPT/?igshid=1swgi9dpcr4q9

Details. I’ve always been obsessed about details. Sometimes it makes it harder to see the big picture. But sometimes that focus makes you appreciate every little thing. Changing perspective can shift your mood, mentality, priorities and path. Trying to balance oversimplification and over complication is a balance, but when I create art, I compensate for the ones I’m working on in real life. We’re all just paintings with unfinished strokes. Find comfort in the journey, making uncertainty possibilities. Have you been working on shifting the way you see things? (at Sadelmager Design House) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLmn4-MM8XD/?igshid=d4bftg8hwbj

You want something no one else has? This Oldenburg Small Messenger in brindle is one of its kind. It’s also the last of this gorgeous brindle brown European hide. Grab it before it’s gone, the other didn’t last long. (at Toronto, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHi4P_Sla6d/?igshid=1mpfbvej89b32

New arrival. I took on this project to make a leather basket. I love trying new challenges but as simple as it looks, it was very intimidating. Leather is insanely expensive as it is, but the leather I work with is a veg tan and takes the cake. A small order of a few hides can easily cost thousands. Once you cut into it, dye it, stamp it, or stitch it, that’s it. There’s no going back. This means going slow, taking my time, doing multiple sketches with back up plans, mini prototypes and waking up in the middle of the night due to dreams about a new design. It’s emotionally and financially laborious which is why I don’t release new items every season like a traditional manufacturer. Design, despite its challenges, is my favourite part of this job. It pushes me and I learn every time. I can never sit still for long and I grow anxious if I’m not growing. What challenges are you taking on to grow? What have you learned from pushing your comfort zone? I’d love to hear in the comments below! Swipe to see a condensed version of the process, a couple of days in 15 seconds. (at Toronto, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLPyfi7M21V/?igshid=2gdzlqqljxz4

The best thing about my business as a Canadian leather company isn't what I create, or what medium I work with. It is you. My clients, my friends and my community. You include me in some of the best and most cherished moments of your life and love story through what I create and for that, I am so grateful. Read my latest blog post featuring the beautiful story from @tarun.sharma3 . Tarun and Karolina’s story is one of love, commitment, kindness and connection through years of long distance, finally united. I got to make a customized messenger for this amazing couple for their second Christmas together in Canada after they immigrated from India and Poland. Tarun wanted this bag to commemorate their new life together. This story really got me guys. Read it in full on the newest blog post, link in bio. (at Toronto, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKuyAlgsXHr/?igshid=x8911x62o5dm

This piece of machinery runs without electricity. It’s from the late 1800’s. Adjusting the timing and tension takes hours and is a total bitch. I watch Mike setup this machine maybe once a year spending entire days getting it just right. But once she’s set up, she’s golden. Mike uses her to create custom bridles. Maybe one day I’ll give her a spin, but in all honesty, I love my trusty Durkopp (although she can be a bit persnickety herself). (at Sadelmager Design House) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKo65TRsAQm/?igshid=iky123d38o8z

Bye bye bison.

We're officially Sadelmager now. Keep your eyes open for an upcoming sale, new designs and features in upcoming magazines. (at Sadelmager Design House)

This backpack is everything you would want from a bag for the commute. Fun, stylish, well made and one of a kind. A mixture of hair on brindle cow-hide, Italian tanned leather and English bridle leather, it features a solid brass zipper, tassel fob and pocket on the front. The straps are reinforced with nylon to prevent stretching and tearing without compromising style, because you should never have to choose one over the other. This one is sold, but we have enough leather for a few more.

Love this clutch but want a strap? Message us and we'll add it in for you custom.

This half moon clutch with tassel hasn't made its way to the online shop yet, but if you want it, grab it as soon as possible. This leather is getting used up fast, so this piece may be a one-of-a-kind.

The difference between, the sprout and the bean.

A satchel style backpack entirely hand stitched from English bridle leather.

Things are really shaking up around here. From editorials, fashion shows and re-branding were keeping ourselves busy, all of course while making the items you know and love. In the next few weeks we'll be transitioning to our new company name. Keep your eyes open.

This custom Morgan crossbody has made its way to Prague! Thanks to @samantha.atkins for sending me some photos from her travels with our work.