Now this is a combination! This is a custom Roll-Top Bag (just released).
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Custom Colours:
Olive green + yellow
Brown leather strap
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You can choose your own colors in the shop. It is also available in 3 stock colour combinations.
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I made a prototype Roll-Top Bag for Spring Break and some of you have been asking about it. Well... it’s finally in the shop!
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This is the most versatile unisex bag in the line up. It can be a tote, messenger bag or backpack and carry-on travel bag (with added options).
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I’m very happy about this one. I’ve been working on this idea on and off for at least 2 years. I’ll tell you more about the my thinking on the design and development of this one.
Great custom colour combination for Abiel in Hidalgo, Texas.
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60% (standard size) mechanical keyboard sleeve
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Charcoal grey with yellow bottom and handle
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Brown English bridle leather
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It’s the start of warm weather in Ottawa and we took the Bromptons out for our first real ride.
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I’m also testing the Medium Zipper Tote on the front carrier rack.
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It also happens to be the start of Tulip Festival here. The story is that the Canadian gov't sheltered the Dutch royal family during WWII. Princess Margaret was born here, so every year the Dutch govt sends thousands of tulip bulbs to Ottawa as a form of gratitude. It's planted all along the Rideau Canal, Commissioners Park and Parliament.
Beautiful colours a customer selected for his 65% mechanical keyboard case. #mccustomcases
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Brown with olive green bottom and handle. Brown English bridle leather.
The 40% mechanical keyboard sleeve is the smallest one I make. These keyboards are so small and specialized. I admire people who can do all their work on one.
I spent the last few months designing for the Brompton folding bike. I’m making the existing bags Brompton compatible and there will be a few new ones.
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So far, the front carrier bag release is available in the shop.
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I’m very excited about this next phase as I get to make things for a bike which I think is fantastic. Still handbuilt in London, UK in limited quantities.
Happy Easter Weekend. Here are a couple of custom colour mechanical keyboard sleeves that remind me of Spring. I’m working on a few new ideas and getting ready to ride my Brompton (folding bike).
This is a big one: 75% (large) mechanical keyboard sleeve. Custom made for Roy in Tallahassee, Florida.
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I liked the colours he chose: black with charcoal grey bottom and brown English bridle leather.
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Lightly waxed water restaurant canvas. Padded top layer.
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Seeing doubles. These are custom 65% mechanical keyboard sleeves for Spencer in nearby Atlanta, Georgia. He’s an accountant and was the 1st customer to order a custom numpad case. I know one of these is for him.
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65% (standard) keyboard sleeves
+ Custom colours: charcoal grey with red bottom and brown leather
+ personalization
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Relaxing on Sunday. My friend Karen, in Vancouver, sent me this photo of her custom Medium Zipper Tote. She loves orange and it goes great with charcoal grey.
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She told me she hangs her bag as home decor when not using it. Love her slate grey walls with that chair.
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Medium Zipper Tote:
Custom colours: charcoal grey, orange bottom and brown bridle leather straps
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Brompton Front Carrier Release. For the last few months, I’ve been working on bags and accessories for the Brompton. The bag release is the first item and it’s available in the shop now.
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Hardwearing English bridle leather
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Brass hardware
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Available in black or brown
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Easy instructions. No need for extra tools.
Spring break in Montreal. To celebrate our first short trip in a while, I made 2 bags to take with us. I was inspired by my last customer’s custom colour selection and worked with this midnight blue/charcoal grey combination (see 2 posts ago).
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Roll-top tote (left)
This is a new unisex design. I had Christian test it out and overall, I’m quite happy with it. This will be a roll-top tote messenger, where you can customize it with backpack straps, luggage straps, and it will be Brompton compatible 😊 More soon.
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The tote I made for myself is a Large Utility Tote with backpack straps and luggage strap. This one is in the shop.
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We had a great time. It was the boys’ 1st time there. It was fantastic to be back in Montreal. It’s one of my favourite cities.
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Old Montreal very early in the morning
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Jean Talon Market
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Cafe Saint Henri in Little Italy
Great color selection from Wil in nearby Orlando, Florida. He’s a long time repeat customer and this sleeve is for his 65% mechanical keyboard.
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65% (standard) sleeve
Custom colours:
charcoal grey with black bottom and handle. Black English bridle leather.
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This custom Commuter Bag is for Kathy, a past customer in Greensboro, Vermont. She actually ordered this one for her mom.
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The Commuter Bag has 2 front pockets and hand-held handles, but Kathy wanted to keep it simple as a crossbody bag.
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Commuter Bag
minus - front pockets
minus - leather hand-held handles
add- custom colours:
charcoal grey with midnight blue bottom. Brown English bridle leather strap. #mccustombags
Customers are telling me they’ll be going back to the office...they think. I’ve been getting a lot more bag orders lately. It’s an indication that people have somewhere to go.
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There’s nothing like a good black tote. This Medium Zipper Tote is for Mila in Toronto 🇨🇦. 6 pockets to organize all your needs with a full zipper top for security. (Yes, there is a Large Zipper Tote)
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Lightly waxed canvas, English bridle leather and 100% cotton twill lining.
Great custom colours ordered by Travis in Houston, TX.
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60% (large) mechanical keyboard sleeve
+ custom colours:
olive green, orange bottom and brown bridle leather
+ personalization
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Shipping to the UK and EU again! After a few months of not shipping to these countries due to new VAT collection laws, I’m happy to ship to these countries again. However, there is a minimum purchase amount (135GBP and 150EU) that needs to be met. Please see Shipping Policies in the shop if you’re interested.
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This custom order is for Rigas and his girlfriend in London, UK.
- Custom 60% standard mechanical keyboard sleeve. All black with personalization.
- Commuter Bag in black.
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