Description
Behind the Scenes: The Making of Our Leather and Cotton Totes.
Our leather and cotton tote bags are crafted with care, from selecting fabric and design, right through to stitching. Liz, our designer, envisions the perfect blend of colours, pockets, and straps for each bag. Carol subsequently brings the vision to life with her skilled sewing and, as always, her meticulous attention to detail.
A Guide to Our Materials:
Cotton and Linen
When selecting fabric, we prioritize its origin by asking key questions. Our first inquiry is whether it is produced in Scotland or the UK. If not, we make sure to investigate its source to ensure ethical practices and transparency in our supply chain. The cotton blend fabric used for our leather and cotton tote bags is woven in Spain.
Leather
We make a conscious effort to utilise the offcuts from other leather industries to minimise waste and maximise the benefits of the entire hide. Our sources of offcuts include a local upholsterer and high-quality leather makers who are happy to provide us with their surplus materials. Our favourite source for leather is a close friend who dedicated his career to creating bespoke footwear. Although he is now retired, he generously provided us with a magnificent collection of top-notch leather.
Cotton Thread
At every step during our stitching process, we use organic cotton thread. We believe in its superiority for the environment when compared to non-organic alternatives. It is our ethos to pay attention to even the smallest details, ensuring that every aspect of our production remains as ethical as possible, aligning with our dedication to sustainability and responsible practices.
Caring for Your Leather and Cotton Tote:
Leather
- Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun.
- Keep bag away from water. If your tote does get wet gently blot the surface of the leather with an absorbent cloth and allow it to dry naturally.
- Regularly moisturise the leather using a specialised leather conditioner, following the product instructions.
Cotton
- Spot clean any stains on the cotton fabric using a mild detergent and a soft cloth. Gently dab the stain and rinse, taking care not to wet the leather.
- If necessary iron the fabric of the bag, with a cool iron. Avoid ironing directly on any leather.
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