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How Waterproof or Water Resistant Are Your Waxed Canvas Bags?
I’m sometimes asked how waterproof my waxed canvas and leather bags are. I would say they are water resistant, but not waterproof. Even though these words are sometimes used interchangeably, I don’t want…
May 2, 2017 -
Studio Update: Vegetable Tanned Leather Will Replace Bridle Leather
Over the last few months I’ve been trying to source a leather that is as beautiful as the bridle leather that I’ve been using this far. There’s a couple reasons why I’m…
July 12, 2016 -
New Bag Hang Tags
I just got some custom stamps made recently for the bag hang tags. I really liked the way they turned out; clean and simple. The manila one is an information tag for…
April 5, 2016 -
H & M | Where You Can Recycle Your Fabric Scraps
When I started Modern Coup, one of the things I wanted to do was to create something that will last. Making a quality product for my customers is important to me. It’s…
March 20, 2016 -
Development of the Waxed Canvas and Leather Daypack. Sample #2
I’ve been working on designing a daypack backpack for the last 6 months. To be honest, I haven’t used a backpack since university and find myself needing one now. Oftentimes, I’m carrying…
March 9, 2016 -
Leather Labels Are Back!
I used to use leather labels for the bags when I first started Modern Coup, about 2.5 years ago (see here). They were beautiful, but very difficult to attach onto the lining…
January 15, 2016 -
Development of the Waxed Canvas and Leather Daypack. Sample #1
For the last month or so I’ve been working on a unisex backpack. I came up with this initial design that is simple and sleek. I wanted to incorporate a full zipper…
October 16, 2015 -
Behind the Scenes of a Mini-Photoshoot in Gastown, Vancouver
I made the Petite Purses available for sale this past summer. With an online business, taking nice photos of the bags are important. However, we always have to plan whatever we do…
October 2, 2015 -
Development of the Waxed Canvas and Leather Field Bag
Well, I’m now 39 weeks pregnant and baby doesn’t want to come out yet, so I thought I would update the blog. This past summer, other than making stock for Fall/Winter, I also…
August 21, 2014 -
It’s Like Pulling Teeth…
I’ve been working on creating stock recently. Right now I’m making 30 medium zipper totes. The totes have a full solid brass zipper at the top to keep everything secure. Many of…
May 28, 2014 -
5 Reasons Why I Use Bridle Leather On My Waxed Canvas Bags
Hi Everyone. I hope you had a nice weekend. It was raining with some sunny periods this weekend in Vancouver. My family and I mostly stayed indoors, so I don’t have any…
April 28, 2014 -
Modern Coup Waxed Canvas Bags Are Handmade With Very Little Waste
This past weekend, I spent both Saturday and Sunday mornings cutting out lightly waxed canvas fabric for my tote bags (my husband and parents took care of my little man, so I…
July 22, 2013
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