This Old Wallet

People ask me why I don't do custom wallets; so, I'll tell you why. Pull your wallet out. I'll wait. Seriously. Pull it out. Your favorite wallet is soft and supple and fits perfectly to your body. It has stories. It's been everywhere with you.

A new wallet doesn't have any of those things.

I used to re-create wallets for people who were about to lose their favorite wallet. And every single time I handed them their new wallet that was faithfully crafted to be a clone of the original wallet the customer wasn't satisfied.

The new wallet didn't have the same magic. I had to face facts: I'm a craftsman, not a magician. So if you want a new wallet, buy one of mine -or someone else's- and make some new history but please, understand, I won't custom make you a wallet to match the one you've loved for years. It just won't be the same. Trust me.

One Guy

I'm one guy, making bags. I always say I'm a "work-at-home" Dad because I'm home with my two kids while my wife is working "offsite"! When they were babies, half the shop was set up as a play yard so they could do their thing while I built bags.

It is summer now and the kids are at home ALL day. They are too big now to put in a play yard in my shop. So, if I'm not so fast at answering emails, that's the reason why.

It is ALWAYS best to call me, anyway!

Time to get to Work!

I hope all my customers in the Pacific NW are safe and sound! Obviously with this pre-Thanksgiving snow, I won't be at Pike Place market today, selling my bags!

I've got the fire going in the shop and once it reaches at least 65 degrees I'll be out there, making bags! Stay safe and feel free to call me 206-371-1477 if you'd like to place an order for the holidays! Remember, I'm just one guy making this stuff -get your orders in EARLY