JOURNAL | Projects, Events and New Products

  • New Product :: Utility Roll-Up Pouch

    Intro: There is nothing more infuriating than being a craftsman in a rush with no time to pack up your essentials. So say goodbye to messy craft tools and your most prized pens or paint brushes at the bottom of a bag, and say hello to the Utility Roll-Up Pouch.  Build your ideal “on-the-go travel” kit and put an end to organizational caused headaches for good. Buy one now >>> $110

    Development:

    We don’t need to tell you that there is a long standing relationship between the nomadically inclined crafter and his tools. Designed with organization in mind, we crafted this all purpose pouch for those who choose to the use the world as their workspace. Whether mechanic or artist, this is a pouch with as many diverse uses as your interests. It’s your sidekick that can fit just about anywhere, so your studio is ready to go when you are.


    Features:

    Its equipped with 4 horizontal mount tools access loops and a extra wide pouch, Perfect for multiple pairs of scissors, a dozen or so pens, and lots of room for tools.

    Examples. Artist tool roll, motorcycle tool kit, pen set, paintbrush set, miscellaneous car pouch, clutch, wallet, etc.

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  • The Leather Gift Certificate is a gift on its own

    Still looking for that perfect gift? We understand... Some people are terribly hard to shop for, but we love them all the same. Give them the gift of unlimited options, to pick and choose as they please, with a Make Smith gift certificate. We ditched the plastic and created the gift certificate to be a work of art on its own--sleek and smooth, . Meticulously crafted and cut from the highest quality USA cattle hides and hand-gilded with a gold leaf letterpress machine. Rest easy...you've found the perfect solution. 

    *When guests come in to spend these bills, they can exchange it for the value of the printed note for any in-stock item. We them recycle the leather bill back into circulation. 

    Check them out:  https://makesmith.com/collections/all-products/products/make-smith-money-100

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  • Interview and Product Review with Sonia Shepard

    Sonia Shepherd from Just a little Review

    Sep 16, 2018

    We had the pleasure of hosting Sonia from "Just a little Review" and showing here around our shop. Take a look at the video interview we did with her, part one, and part two is the product review of some of our top sellers.

    "Steven, the maker. “This is not a portfolio, this is my life.” I spent yesterday interviewing Steven of Make Smith Leather in Santa Barbara. He’s three generations deep leather making; you could say it’s in his blood. As good as his story is, a very small, furry one nearly stole the show. It’s worth a trip to the store – you’ll see designs that aren’t released on the website, meet Steven in person and, if you’re lucky, rub the belly of their official mascot – Harry! Here’s a teaser of my time at Make Smith, starring none other than Harry himself. Stay tuned for my full interview with Steven and get to know the Make Smith story!

    More of her videos can be seen at http://www.justalittlereview.com/

     

     

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  • New Product :: The Laptop Messenger Bag

    In the Making

    Check out our short film shot by Datsu Films. A fun, in-depth look into our process, and the amount of time and dedication it took into making this bag a reality. Tough at times to balance originality and keeping our customers happy, was the main challenge, but we think we nailed it.    

     

    Introduction: 

    We finally “buckled” down and designed a messenger bag to rival all messenger bags. Combining our key components—Durability, Minimalism, and Style—we created a hybrid case that could accommodate any lifestyle. Easily transition from biking down the main drag to business meetings in the office, with the new Laptop Messenger Bag. 

     

    Development:

    Designing the Laptop Messenger Bag took time, and not just a few months, a few years! After long hours and countless ideas, we finally landed on a style and design that we not only loved, but which we knew our customers had been asking for. A hybrid of something minimal in weight and size, but with a certain amount of refinement—to take it off the road and into the office. Using malleable leather that is soft to the touch and as durable as they come, this leather piece only stands to get better as the years go by. This is a look into the future of Make Smith as a brand in the modern era with an age old craft. 

    Laptop Messenger Bag :: $550  SHOP NOW >>>

     

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