UPDATE 2023: After leaving this chapter of life behind, I now focus on home design and can be found at www.allisajacobs.com
Hello!
Welcome to my blog, I’m Allisa. Here, I create and design clutches and handbags. This is my unexpected passion-- making things for others to treasure.
How it all began: After searching for just the right bag to take with me to a friend’s wedding, I finally decided to create my own clutch. It was lovely, a simple & modern brown silk clutch that made me happier than anything I’d seen in any shops. From there, I started making all my own accessories. A teacher tote bag to bring with me to school. A handbag for day.
And then, a funny thing happened. Requests poured in. From friends, acquaintances, and colleagues. When strangers stopped me on the street, I knew I had something to share.
Welcome to my blog, I’m Allisa. Here, I create and design clutches and handbags. This is my unexpected passion-- making things for others to treasure.
How it all began: After searching for just the right bag to take with me to a friend’s wedding, I finally decided to create my own clutch. It was lovely, a simple & modern brown silk clutch that made me happier than anything I’d seen in any shops. From there, I started making all my own accessories. A teacher tote bag to bring with me to school. A handbag for day.
And then, a funny thing happened. Requests poured in. From friends, acquaintances, and colleagues. When strangers stopped me on the street, I knew I had something to share.
By taking professional bag design courses from one of the best handbag designers in Boston, I strengthened my skills and just couldn’t stop making! I researched materials and fine-tuned my techniques.
All of this came together when I decided to take a leap; stay home with my new baby and build a business.
So here I am.
Incredibly happy to share my designs with you. I find a lot of joy in creating something from scratch, making a bag that someone can not only use, but love.
A few things to know about me and my designs:
I never settle for just ok. This means early mornings and late night. This means, if I see a flaw or something less than what I imagined, I’ll do the whole thing over.
My bags come packed with lots of little details, many unseen, but all there to make them extra amazing. I double stitch. I use special material inside to add strength and structure. I source the very best materials.
I’m not a factory. Each bag is lovingly handmade by me - often from sketch to finish. In fact, many of my bags also use fabric I’ve designed myself.
I take weddings seriously. No matter how many orders I complete (hundreds!), I’m always honored when a bride asks me to create bags for her wedding. It’s a huge event, and I’m thankful to be part of it.
This is my way of sharing bits of happiness. I find joy in the process of making. I feel so lucky that I have the opportunity of sharing my work.
Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by and learn about my work. I always love hearing from folks, so drop me a line to ask a question or just say hello!
xo,
allisa
allisa.jacobs{at}gmail.com
All of this came together when I decided to take a leap; stay home with my new baby and build a business.
So here I am.
Incredibly happy to share my designs with you. I find a lot of joy in creating something from scratch, making a bag that someone can not only use, but love.
A few things to know about me and my designs:
I never settle for just ok. This means early mornings and late night. This means, if I see a flaw or something less than what I imagined, I’ll do the whole thing over.
My bags come packed with lots of little details, many unseen, but all there to make them extra amazing. I double stitch. I use special material inside to add strength and structure. I source the very best materials.
I’m not a factory. Each bag is lovingly handmade by me - often from sketch to finish. In fact, many of my bags also use fabric I’ve designed myself.
I take weddings seriously. No matter how many orders I complete (hundreds!), I’m always honored when a bride asks me to create bags for her wedding. It’s a huge event, and I’m thankful to be part of it.
This is my way of sharing bits of happiness. I find joy in the process of making. I feel so lucky that I have the opportunity of sharing my work.
Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by and learn about my work. I always love hearing from folks, so drop me a line to ask a question or just say hello!
xo,
allisa
allisa.jacobs{at}gmail.com
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