Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Birkin Bag Reveal, New Art Collection & a Crazy NYC Story
I finished sewing a dream bag — a Birkin-inspired design made entirely by hand using a Babylon leather kit. As someone who loves sewing and craftsmanship, this project was such a rewarding deep dive into luxury details, from perfect stitches to structured leather.
In this vlog, I take you through my new handmade bag reveal, a relaxing spa day with a friend, and a look at some Willy-Wonka style art that I bought. It includes some sewing creativity, family/baby cameos, autumnal cooking, and a crazy story about the bag's "maiden voyage"! :)
*Ad disclosures: This video is not sponsored. Some of the links might be affiliate links.
*Babylon Leather*
babylonleather.com/Jaclyn10
Use code *Jaclyn10* for an additional 10% off your order.
My exact kit: Birkin Style bag kit, Round holes, with piping. Black/Large/Gold Hardware / Color-matched Thread: babylonleather.com/products/birkin-tote-bag-diy-kit?variant=50508566954305&sca_ref=9739080.ykwYTTdr2G&sca_source=YouTube2
Support Email: support@babylonleather.com
*social media*
I’m Jaclyn Salem, a NYC-based sewing and fashion creator sharing luxury-inspired DIY projects with a dash of gardening and life in NYC.
Instagram: instagram.com/jaclynsalem
*links and mentions*
• No-Knead Bread Recipe: recipetineats.com/easy-yeast-bread-recipe-no-knead
• Babylon Leather (Use code Jaclyn10): babylonleather.com/Jaclyn10
• My exact kit is the Birkin Style bag kit with round holes and piping. Black/Large/Gold Hardware/Color-matched Thread: babylonleather.com/products/birkin-tote-bag-diy-kit?variant=50508566954305&sca_ref=9739080.ykwYTTdr2G&sca_source=YouTube2
• Rechargeable Lighter: amzn.to/4nRxWxx
• Babylon Leather YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@babylonleather
• Simplicity Jacket pattern: simplicity.com/simplicity/s3038
• Microsuede fabric: fabricwholesaledirect.com/products/microsuede-fabric?srsltid=AfmBOoqEItJOU3Vq5X4a8SrkFOpdtuEZB9C-vNaQbNgmprhzThnEg8yD&variant=40532754104435
• McCalls 7974 (white button down top): simplicity.com/mccalls/m7974?searchid=22779703&search_query=7974
• Eden Day Spa: rstyle.me/+Q3QsirymPpzO5kdcdLWyYA
• Casa Carmen: casacarmennyc.com
• Butterick Corset Pattern: simplicity.com/butterick/b5935
• Merit Beauty Eyeshadows: rstyle.me/+Dz_3oSoC6LpFGDgfwaZmMQ
• CJ Hendry: instagram.com/cj_hendry/?hl=en
Music:
Acid Jazz: Acid Jazz by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Music by ZARG - yet to come - thmatc.co/?l=DB6552A6
Music by DONTSAYGOODBYE - Orange Butter Cake - thmatc.co/?l=A8E72FDC
Birkin Bag Reveal, New Art Collection & a Crazy NYC Story
I finished sewing a dream bag — a Birkin-inspired design made entirely by hand using a Babylon leather kit. As someone who loves sewing and craftsmanship, this project was such a rewarding deep dive into luxury details, from perfect stitches to structured leather.
In this vlog, I take you through my new handmade bag reveal, a relaxing spa day with a friend, and a look at some Willy-Wonka style art that I bought. It includes some sewing creativity, family/baby cameos, autumnal cooking, and a crazy story about the bag's "maiden voyage"! :)
*Ad disclosures: This video is not sponsored. Some of the links might be affiliate links.
*Babylon Leather*
babylonleather.com/Jaclyn10
Use code *Jaclyn10* for an additional 10% off your order.
My exact kit: Birkin Style bag kit, Round holes, with piping. Black/Large/Gold Hardware / Color-matched Thread: babylonleather.com/products/birkin-tote-bag-diy-kit?variant=50508566954305&sca_ref=9739080.ykwYTTdr2G&sca_source=YouTube2
Support Email: support@babylonleather.com
*social media*
I’m Jaclyn Salem, a NYC-based sewing and fashion creator sharing luxury-inspired DIY projects with a dash of gardening and life in NYC.
Instagram: instagram.com/jaclynsalem
*links and mentions*
• No-Knead Bread Recipe: recipetineats.com/easy-yeast-bread-recipe-no-knead
• Babylon Leather (Use code Jaclyn10): babylonleather.com/Jaclyn10
• My exact kit is the Birkin Style bag kit with round holes and piping. Black/Large/Gold Hardware/Color-matched Thread: babylonleather.com/products/birkin-tote-bag-diy-kit?variant=50508566954305&sca_ref=9739080.ykwYTTdr2G&sca_source=YouTube2
• Rechargeable Lighter: amzn.to/4nRxWxx
• Babylon Leather YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@babylonleather
• Simplicity Jacket pattern: simplicity.com/simplicity/s3038
• Microsuede fabric: fabricwholesaledirect.com/products/microsuede-fabric?srsltid=AfmBOoqEItJOU3Vq5X4a8SrkFOpdtuEZB9C-vNaQbNgmprhzThnEg8yD&variant=40532754104435
• McCalls 7974 (white button down top): simplicity.com/mccalls/m7974?searchid=22779703&search_query=7974
• Eden Day Spa: rstyle.me/+Q3QsirymPpzO5kdcdLWyYA
• Casa Carmen: casacarmennyc.com
• Butterick Corset Pattern: simplicity.com/butterick/b5935
• Merit Beauty Eyeshadows: rstyle.me/+Dz_3oSoC6LpFGDgfwaZmMQ
• CJ Hendry: instagram.com/cj_hendry/?hl=en
Music:
Acid Jazz: Acid Jazz by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Music by ZARG - yet to come - thmatc.co/?l=DB6552A6
Music by DONTSAYGOODBYE - Orange Butter Cake - thmatc.co/?l=A8E72FDC
