Custom chainstitch

Your name here

One-off chainstitched pieces, made on antique machines in Los Angeles. From simple initials on a tote bag to a fully personalized wedding suit.

Hannah chainstitched on a linen napkin
your name here
Half Dome, by hand
Shit Bag chainstitched on a leather bag
yes, it says that
Howdy chainstitched on a back pocket
howdy

How it works

Five steps to one of one

1. Tell us the scope The piece, the stitching, the timing. Add a few photos.

2. Pay the $50 deposit That books you in and gets the conversation going.

3. We design it together Lettering, colors, placement. We’ll talk it all through.

4. We stitch it Basic pieces take at least 2 weeks. Bigger projects can take a few months.

5. It’s yours One of one. Wear it until it falls apart.

Good questions

The small print

How long does it take?

Basic pieces take at least 2 weeks. Larger orders can take several months depending on how detailed they are.

I need it sooner. Can you rush it?

Usually. Orders needed within 2 weeks add a 50% rush fee, and next-day pieces add 100%.

Can I send you my own piece?

Yes. Choose “Something of mine” in the form and we’ll sort out the details with you.

What does it cost?

Every piece is priced on size and detail. The 0 deposit gets you started, and we’ll talk through the full price when we design it together.

Start your piece

Tell us the scope

Fill in what you know, add a few photos and place the deposit. We’ll take it from there together.

Initials on a tote or a whole wedding suit — we’ve done both.

Your custom piece…

1 The piece
What are we stitching on?
What kind of piece?
2 The stitching
Where does it go?
Lettering
How big?
3 Timing & budget

Basic pieces take at least 2 weeks. Need it sooner? Under 2 weeks adds a 50% rush fee; next-day adds 100%.

4 Show us
Reference images (the piece, a sketch, inspiration)
then we’ll talk it through together

Just have a question first?