tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72689296871224816502024-02-20T18:59:14.030+00:00minus lifestyleMinushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07502934675840941983noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268929687122481650.post-80976472721527297112016-04-09T10:14:00.000+01:002016-04-09T10:29:30.572+01:00The humble British waxed canvas<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Waxed canvas is like
everything else, some people love it, some don't. People adore and admire waxed canvas because of its strength and durability, its waterproof nature as well as its ability of aging beautifully.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The waxed canvas
that I am using to make my bags is from a British manufacturer with
over 100 years history. The fabrics are produced from densely woven
two-fold cotton yarns, <span style="color: #0d0d0c;"><span style="font-family: , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">impregnated
with a paraffin based wax</span></span></span>, which reinvents the
cotton fabric. This process creates the waterproof nature, and gives
the cotton a unique but soft hand feel. The hand feel is just
different from cotton, linen or wool. As it feels so different, it is
not everybody's cup of tea.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I love working with
waxed canvas. The character of the fabric develops from the point I
start cutting out the bag, as unique scuffs and marks develop during the
handcraft process. And when the bag reaches the buyer, it gains
character through its use. Unlike most natural materials, wax canvas
looks even better when as it ages.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Besides it has a
strong British tradition, I feel waxed canvas fits into the Minus
philosophy perfectly: humble, durable yet stylish!</span></div>
Minushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07502934675840941983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268929687122481650.post-17909951753406154822011-10-04T11:45:00.032+01:002016-04-09T10:28:49.174+01:00A day to remember...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It is a year to the day since the passing of one of the last true gentlemen. The year has gone by in a flash, but it is always nice and it makes me smile whenever I think of Norman. I never met him, but saw a lot of his films, tv appearances and interviews over the years, and always felt he was such a sincere, honest individual.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Truly, one of the last greats to have gone, but he will always be remembered fondly.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">If you've never heard of him or seen anything he has ever done, then I would recommend watching any of his films and your heart will feel so much lighter and joyful. A good starting point may be to check out his <a href="http://www.normanwisdom.com/">official Norman Wisdom website </a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Rest in peace Norman... </span>Minushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07502934675840941983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268929687122481650.post-78330778645163952752011-09-13T21:31:00.024+01:002011-09-27T21:45:26.450+01:00The Saddle Messenger is released<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The new Saddle messenger bag</td></tr>
</tbody></table><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Well, here's the all new and all singing Saddle messenger. It's made from Italian moleskin and lined with Italian cotton twill. There are two exterior pockets beneath the flap to keep things close to hand and inside there are an another two pockets for your cellphone, ipod, and a trigger clip for your keys.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Currently available in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/81686588/saddle-laptop-messenger-bag-in-charcoal">charcoal</a> only, but can be made in cranberry, fern or dove grey.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The friendly Jonnie Estes approached me recently for an interview on her windeymoor site. To learn a bit more about where I came from and where I'm going to, then you can take a look at the <a href="http://windeymoor.blogspot.com/2011/09/artist-interview-minus.html">windeymoor interview</a>. Thanks Jonnie.</span>Minushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07502934675840941983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268929687122481650.post-84315831238300596852011-09-09T23:46:00.001+01:002011-09-27T21:57:56.346+01:00Chestnut for the messenger<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The chestnut messenger</td></tr>
</tbody></table><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Another colour has been added to the messenger range... Chestnut. It's a beautiful brushed cotton twill with a slightly vintage feel. It's fully lined with beige cotton sateen, and features two interior pockets, trigger clip, and an adjustable strap.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Fully interlined with British heavyweight canvas (stitched inside) it makes a solid, yet not bulky or cumbersome modern messenger.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The messenger is also available in dark brown waxed canvas, stone, fern, black, plum, pewter (limited stock) and sand beige (very limited stock).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Feel free to take a closer look at the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/81427140/minus-messenger-bag-in-chestnut-brushed">chestnut messenger</a>.</span>Minushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07502934675840941983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268929687122481650.post-74187317905370186132011-09-06T23:07:00.000+01:002011-09-06T23:07:29.280+01:00A sneak preview - The Saddle messenger<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Saddle messenger - detail shot</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Here's a sneak preview of my newest design that will soon be available in my shop. It follows on from my saddle pouch design, but takes the form of a unisex messenger. The first to be released is the Saddle messenger in charcoal Italian moleskin, but there will certainly be more to follow.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I won't go into great detail about it yet, but I'm so excited by it that I had to mention it as I have finally gotten around to get the design finished.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Saddle messenger with flap opened and the front pockets visible beneath</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A close-up shot of the detail of strap attachment and reinforcement</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The soon to be released - Saddle messenger</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I will bring more news about it once it is available in my shop.</span>Minushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07502934675840941983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268929687122481650.post-8700442305141259542011-09-05T20:00:00.000+01:002011-09-05T20:00:02.596+01:00British Waxed Canvas now in store<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I'm so excited and proud to be able to introduce a beautiful waxed canvas fabric to my store. Why I'm so proud of it, is that it is Made in Great Britain. As you may or may not know, the British manufacturing industry has been in freefall with a steady decline since the early 80s. It feels like everything is now made overseas and usually to a cheaper and inferior quality.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I feel saddened that so much has gone, never to return, but at least British waxed canvas still has a world leader. The waxed canvas that I use and hope to expand, is made in Great Britain by a family owned and run business. They've been in the waxed canvas industry for many family generations and truly are experts in their field.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Waxed canvas is so perfect and very versatile. It is naturally water resistant and fully breathable, and most important extremely eco friendly and made from 100% cotton. Easy to clean and sooooo durable, the more you use it the better it seems to get.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">You can see the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/81169197/minus-messenger-bag-in-dark-brown">waxed canvas messenger </a>in my shop for a closer look.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span>Minushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07502934675840941983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268929687122481650.post-19433602738771627122011-08-27T19:09:00.002+01:002011-09-05T20:00:43.752+01:00Metronomy - The discovery<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/sFrNsSnk8GM?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br />
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Metronomy first came to my attention on the fantastic live music show 'Later with Jools Holland' back in May this year. They seemed to grab my attention as soon as they started to perform 'The Look' and I was really impressed by their fresh minimal sound.<br />
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I just love everything about it. The video is perfect - minimal, and they have such a strong individual character, very different from many artists nowadays.<br />
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See what you think of them. I can't recommend them highly enough.Minushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07502934675840941983noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268929687122481650.post-10362086465300156512011-08-14T08:48:00.010+01:002011-08-23T22:02:36.807+01:00The new colour - clover<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsMvE1kzOXjSQuK26U-U4gA7s8PcJ2K8cvMbwfBbvWCJ1Akd8CpZHyTlPBaIsxaLKIJkNLSBF83Qpgc-mIH7N3PT-R3CohEPqdA9glSfB-RRKs0nb70O7pYaK5tB9BJ4C_aZQnCwEbk4k/s1600/clover-first.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsMvE1kzOXjSQuK26U-U4gA7s8PcJ2K8cvMbwfBbvWCJ1Akd8CpZHyTlPBaIsxaLKIJkNLSBF83Qpgc-mIH7N3PT-R3CohEPqdA9glSfB-RRKs0nb70O7pYaK5tB9BJ4C_aZQnCwEbk4k/s400/clover-first.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The saddle pouch has seen another new colour introduced. It's the fresh looking 'clover'. Again, the fabric is the authentic handwoven ribbed canvas. If you would like a closer look then the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/79758588/saddle-pouch-in-clover-ribbed-canvas">clover saddle pouch can be found here.</a></span>Minushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07502934675840941983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268929687122481650.post-2749290590188142862011-08-09T22:45:00.001+01:002011-08-22T22:55:22.270+01:00Azure saddle pouch<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfced7i6dyftKOUXf77YjRQhCaSDHFOPeiKhsrlHxflokIKEIh63YoYgiwHybSBR9BWPsEbpeeTY6F02A80HMKf7X9Vix0LAQFL6_UWbcYX0knAg8NXaIOD2JUYPFCwHg0wD2a1hsaaNc/s1600/azure-first.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfced7i6dyftKOUXf77YjRQhCaSDHFOPeiKhsrlHxflokIKEIh63YoYgiwHybSBR9BWPsEbpeeTY6F02A80HMKf7X9Vix0LAQFL6_UWbcYX0knAg8NXaIOD2JUYPFCwHg0wD2a1hsaaNc/s400/azure-first.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I have added a new saddle pouch to my shop so it is now available in the beautiful azure ribbed canvas. You can take a closer look here... <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/79415447/saddle-pouch-in-azure-ribbed-canvas">azure saddle pouch</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I hope to bring more soon! </span>Minushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07502934675840941983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268929687122481650.post-89297119313314975752011-08-06T13:13:00.006+01:002011-08-18T16:43:15.672+01:00Ribbed cotton canvas new colours<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMcFGm7E095Xu8nQFtJziqW8heA6Fy7C-z_oHHeV8Zh45KF9zLgcm38cSDWhivUCNFwxfzaleR9xQVmuESdQfhmr_H2VIftu_yURrfvgXLhfsH7Fz4kRXfAM_j8lgMSPyiwjAnCMbNsKQ/s1600/handloom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMcFGm7E095Xu8nQFtJziqW8heA6Fy7C-z_oHHeV8Zh45KF9zLgcm38cSDWhivUCNFwxfzaleR9xQVmuESdQfhmr_H2VIftu_yURrfvgXLhfsH7Fz4kRXfAM_j8lgMSPyiwjAnCMbNsKQ/s320/handloom.jpg" width="313" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The beautiful quality ribbed cotton canvas has proved to be very popular so I have added two new exciting colours to the range. Clover and azure are now available.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Hipster Plus in oatmeal ribbed canvas</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The hand woven fabric has a natural irregular characteristic that gives the fabric a certain authentic charm to it. It goes without saying that it is extremely hardwearing too. The oatmeal colour has been introduced to the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/79227146/minus-hipster-plus-in-oatmeal-ribbed">hipster plus style</a>, and jet has also been added to the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/78213499/minus-hipster-in-jet-ribbed-canvas">hipster style</a>.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Hipster in jet ribbed canvas</td></tr>
</tbody></table></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">More new fabrics and styles are also waiting to be introduced soon when time permits.</span></div>Minushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07502934675840941983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268929687122481650.post-52004838940332572662011-07-13T23:58:00.003+01:002011-08-06T14:10:41.322+01:00Italian heavyweight moleskin - now live<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLyqtui-fvq8SOD6f0rNNxM0HwkwJyzoAJ3QhMTLmGOj9clLjs3X4L4u3_4GoGqVlL4Njep46Xg5EZo-T7hh_XYXjE6C48chk1kbP8F9lrNlkwSm5Cn7wiBaLRlepNfvLGqeVKFyF6tSY/s1600/cranberry-wearing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLyqtui-fvq8SOD6f0rNNxM0HwkwJyzoAJ3QhMTLmGOj9clLjs3X4L4u3_4GoGqVlL4Njep46Xg5EZo-T7hh_XYXjE6C48chk1kbP8F9lrNlkwSm5Cn7wiBaLRlepNfvLGqeVKFyF6tSY/s400/cranberry-wearing.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I'm so thrilled to introduce another new high quality fabric to my range of bags and purses and the photos really can't do justice that the fabrics deserve.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I sourced the fabric from a company with a history of weaving moleskin fabric since the middle of the 19th Century. What they don't know about moleskin is not worth knowing. The touch of the fabric really is second to none, with a gorgeous supple quality yet extremely durable character.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Initially available in four perfect colours, and with the possiblility of adding more over time, I hope you too find them stunning.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Petite Croissant in fern Italian moleskin</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Minushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07502934675840941983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268929687122481650.post-27691511131435856212011-07-01T12:51:00.000+01:002011-07-01T12:51:24.397+01:00Italian moleskin - preview<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The new Italian moleskin - cranberry</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I promised to bring you news about another new fabric so here it is. I'm so pleased to have found a really luxurious heavyweight moleskin that has a hand feel out of this world. It has a beautiful natural soft drape quality but is known for being extremely durable.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">What makes this moleskin so special is that it is 100% natural cotton and is manufactured in Italy to the highest quality possible. Have I mentioned the hand feel is so gorgeous ? Pictured above is cranberry, and it is one of the colours I have sourced. I will bring a further 3 colours which includes charcoal, dove grey and fern; and possibly more colours may follow.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Again, to complement the luxury, I just had to use the premium Italian cotton twill to finish the interior of the bags. I hope to begin introducing it to my shop over the next week. More news will follow.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Premium Italian cotton twill messenger bag</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The new Italian cotton twill is now in my shop. Currently introduced to the Minus Messenger style in four luxurious colours; <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/76262356/minus-messenger-bag-in-black-italian">black,</a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/76319070/minus-messenger-bag-in-stone-italian">stone,</a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/76392829/minus-messenger-bag-in-fern-italian">fern,</a> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/76331738/minus-messenger-bag-in-plum-italian">plum.</a></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Minus messenger in stone Italian twill</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Minus messenger in fern Italian twill</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I will be adding it to my shop over the next week and it will initially be available in four beautiful colours, including stone as featured in the photo above.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">To cut a long story short I am now the proud dad of two (yes twins!!!) beautiful daughters. It has certainly been a challenge especially trying to fit in sewing orders, shipping orders, more sewing, sleepless nights for days, weeks, and months on end, changing nappies, sterilising bottles, trying to sew more orders, feeding babies every 3 hours, more sewing etc... I think you get the idea.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">A new tote style has been added to my Etsy shop over the last few days, and it's called the 'Duo tote'. Following on from the Duo messenger, this tote is very clean and minimal, and features a pragmatic functional style. The outer shell is made from two different fabrics. One is wash distressed and the other is ribbed, and together they create a wonderful textural contrast. The front sleeve pocket is finished with metal rivets, whereas the opening may be fastened with the two snaps.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Yes, I know the title is very vague but it's the best I can come up with at this time of night, and I didn't want to call this post 'another new style'.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Well it is a new Minus style and it is called the Saddle pouch. Why is it called the saddle pou.......... ahhhhh yes I hear you all think it does look like a horse's saddle even with a sort of stirrup. That is one of the reasons it is called the Saddle pouch, but the other is because it is great for wearing whilst riding on things, especially horses. Well, I may have made that bit up as I haven't ridden a horse since I was about 7 years old, but it has been tried on a mountain bike and it worked a treat. You see, the strap is short enough to be adjusted to fit around your waist so not only is it great for walking with but it is perfect for cycling.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The new colours can be currently found <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/minus?section_id=5422494">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The Croissant is now available in another two colours, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/49701826/the-croissant-in-paprika">Paprika</a> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/49787770/the-croissant-in-nettle">Nettle.</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Nettle has been an immediate hit since it was first introduced into my shop for the Honeycomb style, and the spicy vibrant Paprika is sure to follow suit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Both Nettle and Paprika are a ribbed cotton canvas fabric, which is very different to corduroy. Ribbed cotton canvas is handwoven and has a much stronger and quality hand feel.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Currently available in 4 colours: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/minus?section_id=5429724">khaki green, paprika, nettle, black</a></span><br />
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Simply grab and go!<br /><br />This is the concept of 'The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Carrylight</span>'. A new, chic bag with no fuss. The detailing is functional for either creating the shape or reinforcing the workmanship and construction. The bag is fully interlined.<br /><br />What does interlining mean? Well, a great number of budget/mass-produced bags either use iron-on <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">man made</span> interlining, or no interlining at all. This makes the bag much easier and quicker to manufacture, and reduces costs. However, at the expense of true quality. My interlining is all 100% natural British cotton canvas, sourced from the mills of Yorkshire and made in England. Yes, this does increase the cost and making time considerably as each piece must be individually stitched inside, but a higher quality, more durable finish is achieved, as well as better shaping.<br /><br />The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Carrylight</span> interior is fully lined and includes one large zip pocket, a trigger hook for keys, and three compartments for cellphones, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">ipods</span>, letters, books, etc...<br /><br />Currently available in new colours <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/minus?section_id=5422494">lime, chestnut, and vanilla</a>. Custom colour orders are possible.Minushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07502934675840941983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268929687122481650.post-57276103239364774532010-06-11T19:27:00.002+01:002010-06-11T21:31:33.255+01:00English Heritage<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Traditional English shirts have always had a renowned reputation of the highest quality, and rightly so. Beautiful fabric, quality buttons, and impeccable workmanship all go into making the English shirt. However, having said that, their style is almost always very formal looking, business-like, or slightly old-fashioned.<br /><br />So, this got me thinking and designing over the last few months on why not create a modern shirt that has a casual contemporary style but follows the same ethics of the traditional English shirt of high quality workmanship.<br /><br />I've been developing prototypes of my shirt so that I can compare the fit and workmanship, and see which suits the Minus brand and my design the best. I will keep you posted on how I get on.</span>Minushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07502934675840941983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268929687122481650.post-16534521877981746312010-04-16T08:24:00.003+01:002010-04-16T08:58:42.853+01:00Duo messenger<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6cpeZnEmCrwwKjmgsnA03Gi_rk1YkACbVX_tNnTp9pGS_-w4Ylsl972U2nuFt9-hdYo8zKPqMxrhqy6BskGYbgBOfZUH9k8PtdkE2e1MHBa2_eY7SK-oX-ckCSbZvJ39nSXaqz2rl38Y/s1600/graphite-front.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 392px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6cpeZnEmCrwwKjmgsnA03Gi_rk1YkACbVX_tNnTp9pGS_-w4Ylsl972U2nuFt9-hdYo8zKPqMxrhqy6BskGYbgBOfZUH9k8PtdkE2e1MHBa2_eY7SK-oX-ckCSbZvJ39nSXaqz2rl38Y/s400/graphite-front.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460633320505954386" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><br />I've been working on the the new Duo messenger over the last couple of months, as I have been wanting to introduce a new messenger choice. It uses a combination of two tonal fabrics with a textural contrast to give a great messenger in the 'middle.' (i.e. not too smart, but not too casual either). It really feels like a tardis, having no bulk but lots of interior space.<br /><br />Easily holds laptops, ringbinders, files, paperwork, textbooks, magazines, lunchboxes, etc... whether going to the office or university.<br /><br />Fully lined with high quality 100% cotton sateen, and the base is interlined with heavyweight cotton canvas and wadding for additional strength and protection. Inside contains two pockets ideal for a mobile phone/ipod/iphone and a trigger clip for keys. Outside a sleeve pocket is featured at the back, while the adjustable </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">strap is 100% cotton webbing.<br /><br />Currently available in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/minus?section_id=5422878">khaki, graphite, and charcoal.</a><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzt18sJVr-1t7vLOULzFlYGiCH1eNrAkfJ4prSYJviFLUWhD8a2E1qIkp7My9J3CurgU7QQMbnRpuj1yp-zKH6uwzMcBZ1qL1gB05R4MYHa9ohWAkzLQXkNin6NtHZEh7ZHRSQ4xfiqSg/s1600/duo-colours.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 95px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzt18sJVr-1t7vLOULzFlYGiCH1eNrAkfJ4prSYJviFLUWhD8a2E1qIkp7My9J3CurgU7QQMbnRpuj1yp-zKH6uwzMcBZ1qL1gB05R4MYHa9ohWAkzLQXkNin6NtHZEh7ZHRSQ4xfiqSg/s400/duo-colours.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460641506316552162" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><br /></span>Minushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07502934675840941983noreply@blogger.com0