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mattt / handmade in melbourne

Locality: Brunswick East

Phone: +61 411 040 214

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25.01.2022 Found on the way to the studio this morning ... #mattt #handmadefavouritebags #abbotsfordconvent

24.01.2022 Spending today at the @east_brunswick_village Makers Market Lots of new bags and experiments (including new digitally printed straps) Ill be here until 5pm... #mattt #handmadefavouritebags #ebv #makersmarket #madeinmoreland

24.01.2022 A new favourite bag? Perfect for larger laptops, too many papers and a pocket for everything (and/or a great baby bag) Also a shoulderbag and backpack and works with whatever width strap suits you (I like a standard 5cm wide shoulder strap)... On the website next month (or view this Saturday at the @east_brunswick_village market #mattt #favouritebagsandsuch #shoulderpack #matttpack #hybrid

23.01.2022 Another very rough prototype ... and another problem solved Will be finally announcing details of masks later this week - sign up to the newsletter to be the first to know - link in bio Would also love to hear what you love most about your current masks (and what frustrates you) ...... #mattt #handmadefacemask #facemaskmelbourne #facemaskhandmade #handmadefavouritebags

22.01.2022 A reasonable representation of the studio Where every single bag is cut, sewn and finished #mattt #yourfavouritebag #madeinmoreland @ Mattt Studio

22.01.2022 Hello all :) A quick favour, I'm trying to create mattt STUDIO as a place on Instagram though it seems for some reason to be the hardest thing in the world to do :( If anyone could check in at Mattt Studio (preferably the Brunswick East, Melbourne version) I'd be eternally grateful as apparently this helps quite a lot as being recognised as a place (see checkin with this post)... Thanks so much!!

20.01.2022 Super special prototype shopper from upcycled mesh banner Will be available in super limited numbers (as only a couple of small banners) in the next week or so Really in love with the texture of the banner, the triangle base and strap details and the recessed main zipper... Just fine tuning the internal pockets and testing durability of the mesh Whats the heaviest thing you carry in such bags? #mattt #slowdesign #madetoorderbags #upcycled #shopperbag @ Mattt Studio

20.01.2022 Made-to-measure masks It took a while to perfect though finally happy with them Reversible - black canvas and a digital print Made-to-measure Bendable cord ear loops (and neck loop) Ample room around mouth... Will be online in two weeks with relaunch of website for $45 - though until then will be including one for free with every bag ordered Link in bio #mattt #handmadefavouritebags #madetomeasuremask #reversiblemask

20.01.2022 One-of-a-kind backpack for a one-of-a-kind five year old His favourite colours are yellow and pink, and needed to fit a frisbee I love the adjustable tongue and the movable eyes ... #mattt #handmadefavouritebags #madetomeasurebags

19.01.2022 A new favourite tool I love my scissors but for precisely cutting lengths of canvas this is next level ... So quick and so neat!... #mattt #handmadefavouritebags #madeinmelbourne

19.01.2022 The mattt SHOP/STUDIO, entry via a laneway off Albert St Here 11 to 5 Friday and Saturday (or by appointment) Thanks for the photo @fionamightbe ... #mattt #madeinbrunswick #madeinmoreland #slowdesign

18.01.2022 New playlist of all my current favourite studio music @hachikumusic @liannelahavas @poppongene @jesscorneliusgram @dreamwife @iamdbb @haikuhands @themeofwe @jehnnybeth @nat_vazer @jaguarjonze @nekocaseofficial @laurastevenson @aldousharding @christineandthequeensuk @taylorswift

18.01.2022 Some new plant friends for the courtyard water situation So far seem very happy indeed (though makes it tricky to see the fish - haha) #mattt #slowdesign #courtyardshop #madeinmoreland

16.01.2022 New website experiment - a redesigned contact/info/news widget What would you like to see included to make using the website easier? #mattt #handmadefavouritebags #shopify #wispapp #shopifyux

16.01.2022 Retiring = 3 bags and 12 fabrics A4, Zipper and Smallish Shoulderbags along with lots of fabrics will be discontinued on March 31st This is to make way for new ideas, collaborations and bags ... Which retiree is your favourite? Link in bio for all the details Also offering 50% any TTTHINGs ordered along with a bag #mattt #handmadefavouritebags #retiringbags @ Mattt Studio

16.01.2022 Mask prototype in NGV bluestone Still more wear/wash/fit testing to be done though initial versions are promising Still not sure if these will be for sale as lots of small details to dial in... Comment if you might be interested and/or any feedback about what makes the perfect mask for you #mattt #handmadefavouritebags #matttmade #matttmask #madeinmelbourne #handmademask #handmademasks #abbotsfordconvent @ngvmelbourne @ Abbotsford Convent

14.01.2022 Padded strap pocket prototype Playing around with the idea of a more comfortable shoulder strap Is this something people would use, or a bit overkill?... #mattt #handmadefavouritebags #slowdesign

13.01.2022 Studio experiments .... Which colour is your favourite? #mattt #handmadefavouritebags #madeinabbotsford #customstraps

12.01.2022 Show your bag some . Mending and repairing is a big part of my approach to design, making and life in general, both from a sustainablity viewpoint and that its a fun problem to solve . So Im so so (sew sew?) happy my friend @erinlewisfitzgerald has written and published this really amazing book ... . I took part in her visible mending workshop last year and learnt so much . As part of the book launching shell be holding a public mend-a-thon out the front of @readingsbooks Lygon St tonight from 5pm . Ill be there helping from about 6pm so if youve a bag in need of some love pop in and Ill have a look at it for you . The extra photos are a backpack I replaced the main zipper on this morning, itll be good for another 12 years of use at least . #mattt #slowdesign #repairandcare #mending #modernmendingbook #readingsbooks @ Mattt Studio See more

12.01.2022 Fun logo by @stefan_hunt as part of his Isolation Creations project See last image for price list #mattt #stefanhunt #isolationcreations @ mattt / handmade in melbourne

11.01.2022 Fresh from the tumbler - my first proper batch of custom lasercut aluminium clips Though more importantly whats the collective noun? A clasp of clips? A buttload of buckles? A hold of hardware?... Whatever it might be theyll allow bags to be configured as both a shoulderbag and backpack #mattt #favouritehandmadebags #bespokebags #abbotsfordconvent #mercatorbuilding

11.01.2022 One-off custom matttchel (my version of a satchel) Made-to-order for the back of a customers wheelchair it needed to be super secure, fit perfectly and look spiffy Lots of nice details though my favourite is the removable printed fabric panel so can be updated and removed for cleaning if necessary; an idea I first had back when I was at St Kilda Esplanade Market at least fifteen years ago... Hopefully another favourite bag #mattt #handmadefavouritebags #madetoorderbags #matttchel @ Mattt Studio

09.01.2022 Working on a new everyday bag while having an afternoon beer ... . Super light and a bit of depth so small but fits a surprising amount . #mattt #slowdesign #everydaymattt

09.01.2022 So it seems I'll rubbish at Facebook and somehow deleted my last post when trying to update the photo ... Anyhow it was great to get your feedback about your experience with Sendle vs Australia Post Jean-Philippe Daigneault Nick Sheridan and others :) More than anything I'm concerned about the customer experience using couriers vs Australia Post and how this works with deliveries to homes (and having to collect parcels if no-one is home).... Perhaps the best thing will be to test it out for a month on non-express orders and see how it goes. Thanks so much, Matt

09.01.2022 Next project is to finally learn to use a treadle sewing machine If nothing else will be good leg exercise @ mattt / handmade in melbourne

08.01.2022 These are wild times Its almost impossible to know the best response to everything thats happening with things changing so fast, but seems everyones doing what they can Ive just added a blog post about what Ill be doing (link in bio), though basically:... minimising physical contact by closing SHOP/STUDIO to visitors using Zoom and Skype posting orders once a week In addition to this Ive also decided to offer 2 for 1 bags for the next couple of weeks (to keep the lights on and minimise flow on effect to suppliers and fellow small businesses I work with) along with store credits for feedback/ideas about the website redesign Lastly Ive also created a link to random things I like (also in bio) if youd like something unpredictable but in a fun way Also happy to hear anyway I can help with any projects you might be working on Stay safe! Elbow bumps for all! Matt

08.01.2022 When things get interesting in the world .... I make a new prototype An A5ish sling/bum bag using the new laser cut aluminium hardware to carry masks and be machine washable ... What would you carry in this? Would you want a pattern? How would you wear it? Across the body or around the waist (or both)?... #mattt #handmadefavouritebags #handmadeinmelbourne #handmademasks #abbotsfordconvent

06.01.2022 This wild looking machine will be used to tumble the new aluminium hardware Im working on ... . A question, do you prefer a matte finish, a shinier polished mirror look or a flat black look? . #mattt #slowdesign #madetoorderbags #aluminiumhardware

05.01.2022 Perfect day to visit @abbotsfordconvent and check out @vamff #mattt #handmadefavouritebags #abbotsfordconvent

05.01.2022 Where it all starts, scratchy sketching at @wildlifebakery Cant wait to sew a prototype and see if I can make whats in my head Hopefully a new family of bags available sooner rather than later ... #mattt #slowdesign #madetoorderbags #sketchandsew #carryall

02.01.2022 Very sketchy and very not to scale potential layout of the new studio. Moving next week into an amazing space in the Mercator Building at the @abbotsfordconvent At the moment planning for lots of plants and natural light ... Would love to hear any suggestions or ideas for incredible studio spaces!

02.01.2022 A little corner of the last one-off TTTHINGs at @spacecraft_store on Gertrude St Created late last year from special fabric offcuts and now 20% off until they find a new home Very much considering getting the darker Pocket TTTHING on the left as was my favourite ... #mattt #slowdesign #spacecraftdesign #ttthings

02.01.2022 Amazing to finally visit @specialty_pleaters as part of @vamff So much inspiration (and ideas), will take a while to process it all Who might be interested in a bag with a pleated panel?... What might be the reservations youd have and/or problems youve had with pleating clothes/bags in the past? #mattt #handmadefavouritebags #specialtypleaters #surfacetexture #pleatsplease @ Specialty Pleaters Australia www.specialtypleaters.com