From Inspiration to Handmade
I'm Ireiba, a fashion design student and the maker behind Studio Ireiba. My ideas often begin with a video that catches my eye. I choose the materials, cut the fabric, sew the piece, and learn as I go. When I can, I capture the process on camera. Once a piece is finished, I photograph it and share it in the shop.
My process
Inspiration → materials → cutting → sewing → finished piece. Each project is part of my journey, one stitch at a time.
Selected work
A few pieces and moments from my sewing journey. I’ll keep adding real photos of the work behind each finished design.
Meet the maker
Gigi · Handmade makeup bag
Flor · Upcycled denim bag
Handmade tablet sleeve
Septemberfest 2026 · A New Chapter
Septemberfest was the final show for Ireibita Store, where I sold DTF apparel. At booth #197, I introduced my handmade pieces to customers who already knew me. One visitor commissioned a Solana makeup bag, and I delivered it to her a week later. It was a meaningful moment between the business I had built and the new direction I was taking with Studio Ireiba.
Booth #197: the final Ireibita Store show and the introduction of my handmade work.
Meeting customers and sharing what I was making next.
The first handmade pieces on the table alongside Ireibita Store apparel.
A look at the geometric fabric cut and pinned for sewing.
Finished Solana bags. One was commissioned at Septemberfest and delivered a week later.
Solana, ready for its new home one week after Septemberfest.
A moment from the delivery. Thank you for supporting this new chapter of Studio Ireiba.
Last Call Art & Music Fest · October 11, 2026
In Niles, I set up Studio Ireiba's first market devoted to my handmade pieces. Seeing the bags and accessories together on the table felt like a new beginning. People stopped to look, and I sold a scrunchie. I also learned how much the display matters in helping someone discover the work. I packed up with ideas for the next event and a clearer picture of how I want to share this journey.
A sunny October day in Niles.
The first Studio Ireiba market display.
Sharing the pieces I made, one conversation at a time.
The end of the day, and the beginning of the next idea.
Holiday Gift Market · October 17, 2026
One week after Last Call, I brought Studio Ireiba to Skokie Park District's Holiday Gift Market at Oakton Community Center. From an empty table to a display full of handmade bags, pouches, scrunchies, and tablet sleeves, I was learning how to tell the story of each piece in person.
Seven pieces found new homes that day: two burgundy scrunchies, one beige scrunchie, the Susana and denim mini pouches, a red gingham Gigi makeup bag, and a Solana tablet sleeve. I also gave away a sample scrunchie. Each conversation helped me understand what people connected with and how I want to grow Studio Ireiba.
The day begins: bringing my handmade work to the market.
Before the first piece went on display.
Ready to welcome visitors at Oakton Community Center.
A closer look at the handmade pieces.
A visit from a friend made the day even more special.
Heading home after a day of sharing my work and learning.