KINSU- Handmade cycling bags and apparel.

Just last sunday i moved into my new studio to start my new job and endeavour, and within a few days i had my new toy moved in, a bloody heavy brother industrial sewing machine.

Kinsu is a clothing and design company, specialising in menswear, handmade luggage and cycling apparel. To kick things off, ive taken a few custom bag orders to get the ball rolling, so this thread will be mainly dedicated to showing the process and production of those.
Ill post a few pictures to get things going.. Stay tuned for all the rest!

Kieran, KINSU.

http://kinsu.co.uk
http://kinsustudio.tumblr.com
http://instagram.com/kinsustudio

Looks good. As soon as you've got some product shots I'll give you some coverage on my blog.

Infinity backdrop and other photography bits and bobs.. all needs a tidy

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A 12" record bag i made for a friend a few weeks ago.. takes about 30-40 records depending on weight.

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desks and machine set up.. nasty carpets though

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lovely parquet under the carpet eh?

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Looks good. As soon as you've got some product shots I'll give you some coverage on my blog.

Much appreciated man. Which blog is this?

Carpets up.. need a buffer now

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studio visitor.. My man Kimbie.

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Sketch for a bag order..

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Started work on a slightly altered version of the rolltop messenger yesterday..

Front panel and side lock pocket completed.

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Integrated toilet roll holder?

Looking good sir. Where abouts is the studio?

Heigham (ham!) street. Thanks!

Integrated toilet roll holder?

You never know when you'll get caught out..

Still totally want one of the OG rolltop messengers.

Yeah man, so glad you got this set up - when my current bag fails (only a matter of time) I'll definitely get something from you.

Still totally want one of the OG rolltop messengers.

should be one up for sale in the next couple days.. see the last couple of pics.

Looking pretty promising...

Count me in for an early adopter - especially if I can put something on the christmas list!

They look good! Also your dog is soooooo cute.

Looking pretty promising...

Count me in for an early adopter - especially if I can put something on the christmas list!

Nice one chap. Ive replied to your PM, i can definitely fit something in before xmas!

XL Rolltop messenger is pretty much done.. Will have a detachable lining and some poppers to compress it into a smaller bag when less loaded.. here it is. Should be up for sale soon once the final touches have been added.

pretty pleased with the outcome!

When you next in the studio mate? Would be nice to pop down!

When you next in the studio mate? Would be nice to pop down!

tomorrow from about 3.30, ill have a little tidy up and get some coffee brewing if you fancy coming by.

Cool cool, should be about then. Ok to bring the pup?

Cool cool, should be about then. Ok to bring the pup?

yeh man! The spaniel? You find yourself a pup in the end then?

Looking great, keep up the good work!
Might have to get myself a custom number this christmas

Got to see the rolltop bag in the flesh today and 12ounce has done an incredible job, the finish is 110% percent and the attention to detail is outstanding. The better strap and padding certainly make it better than my metropolis

the rolltop messenger bag or backpack? i must admit that the messenger bag has got me mega-exited for mine (the backpack upthread). 12ounce, any updates?

Was in with Kieran just now and I've got to concur with everything Rikki's said and more - it's great set up and the bags look amazing. Sirbikealot I think it's yours that's in progress as we speak!