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Styling Babylon Kits with Handmade Outfits

 

Crochet & Leather

If you've been here a while, you know that I love experimenting with style—especially when I can combine handmade crochet pieces with thoughtfully designed accessories. Recently, I discovered the leather kits from Babylon Leather, and I have to say... I love them.

These aren’t your average leather bags. Babylon makes kits—which means you actually assemble the bag yourself. There’s a bit of hand sewing involved, but it’s all thoughtfully designed and incredibly satisfying to work through. The leather pieces are precision pre-punched, and the instructions are clear and beginner-friendly, so even if you’ve never worked with leather before, you can still end up with a gorgeous, polished result.

Why Babylon Leather Works So Well with Crochet

Crochet is full of texture, color, and warmth. It’s cozy and expressive—but it can also lean casual or even homespun if you’re not careful with styling. That’s where the Babylon kits come in. The leather has a minimalist, modern look that instantly elevates an outfit. When I pair one of their bags with a crocheted scarf or shawl, it creates this beautiful contrast between handmade softness and sleek structure.

My Favorite Pairings So Far

I love wearing my "rockstar" crochet pieces and pairing them with clothing that really lets them shine. This woven bag gives me the vintage boho vibes I love. If you'd like to see more clothing I love, check out the style board on my Amazon storefront HERE. Or watch THIS VIDEO where I analyze the types of clothes that I enjoy wearing! You can also read about it HERE.

Cropped Summer Shrug + Babylon Woven Bag

Watch Shrug Tutorial



5 Night Fall Shawl + Babylon Woven Bag

Watch 5 Night Fall Shawl Tutorial


Oversized Shawligan + Babylon Woven Bag

A Kit That Sparks Confidence

I know a lot of us fiber folks hesitate to dabble outside yarn crafts, but I truly think this is a perfect crossover project. Assembling the bag gave me that same “I made this!” rush that I get from finishing a crochet piece. The process is hands-on and meditative, and once it’s done? You’ve got a wearable piece of art. The whole time I was assembling and sewing my bag, I kept thinking of how much my grandma would have loved one of these kits, that made the experience even more special to me. Watch THIS VIDEO I made as a tribute to her for being such an amazing creative influence to me.

Get started with your own DIY leather bag kit from Babylon Leather HERE. Don't forget to use the code Shannon10 for an additional 10% off!

Final Thoughts

As makers, we deserve to have accessories that feel as special as the pieces we create. Babylon Leather kits have totally earned a spot in my regular wardrobe rotation—and if you’re looking to elevate your crochet outfits with something timeless, I think you’ll fall in love with them too.

Let me know in the comments how you’d style your Babylon bag! And if you’ve tried other leather kits or accessories that pair well with handmade garments, I’d love to hear about those too.

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