ABOUT BIRD TROUBLE
Bird Trouble is a grass roots artist built, American WOC own and ran, convertible leather bag brand. We are a sustainable, small batch, artisan business focused on selling online and traveling pop ups. Our bags and products are designed and handcrafted by founder Alexz Sandoval in McHenry IL and two production teams in Chicago, IL and southern Ohio. Align your values with your spending by supporting artisans and embrace creative freedom while investing in warranty backed small batch handcrafted heirlooms.
Alexz is a first generation American Mexican, a leather worker, an entrepreneur, wife, dog mom, and soon to be a first time mom. Designing, creating, sharing, & carving a unique path has been major constants throughout her life, giving her a drive to be an life long artisan. Alexz’s parents & grandparents who emigrated to the USA from Mexico taught her to have a strong and honest work ethic. In fact, Alexz’s grandpa was a tailor for a living so she’s been around sewing machines her whole life. Resilience, adventure, and public service runs strong in the Sandoval family - it’s no wonder Bird Trouble embodies the same qualities.
This is one of our most popular medium sized bags made for daily use and is truly a show-stopper. Be prepared for a lot of compliments and don’t say we didn’t warn ya.
Rest assure your heirloom is protected with a warranty on broken thread and hardware.
Materials & Measurements:
Desert cowhide leather body, black bison leather fringe, nickel hardware, black nylon thread.
Bag: 10” wide x 10 1/4” tall x 3” deep, one interior slip pocket at 8” wide x 5” tall, one exterior front zipper pocket at 8” wide x 4 1/2” tall
Universal straps: 1” wide and adjustable from 19.5” to 40.5” long
A classic, multifunctional, solid, genuine leather 4-in-1 accordion bag. You can wear it as a crossbody, chest bag, shoulder bag, or a hip bag!
This 3 pocket design with card slots is timeless and we promise you’ll wear it all the time. Carry your phone, wallet, and other must haves for any occasion - casual or dressed up.
Rest assure your heirloom is protected with a lifetime warranty on broken thread and hardware.
Measurements & Materials:
Bag: 8” wide, 5” tall, 2 1/2 ” deep
Adjustable Strap: 25” - 54 1/2” long
Chestnut Bridle Leather, black nylon thread, brass hardware.
The XL Radley Crossbody Bag is an every day spacious sized, zipper closure bag. Ideal for leisure with the strap or at a special occasion as a clutch! Be prepared for a lot of compliments, playful fringe twists, and a bag that you can pair with every outfit.
Rest assure your heirloom is protected with a lifetime warranty on broken thread and hardware.
*** BAG CHAIN SOLD SEPARATELY ***
Measurements & Materials:
Bag: 12 3/4” wide, 8 1/2” tall, 4” deep
Interior pocket: 8” wide x 6” tall
Universal straps are 1” wide and adjustable from 19.5” to 40.5” long
whiskey bison leather, chestnut shimmer cowhide leather fringe, black nylon thread, nickel hardware
A convenient sized wristlet to quickly grab when you’re headed out the door. Your choice of adding hand lacing or stitching to the center strip is available, or keep it as is!
Materials: 5/6oz gold bison leather, 5/6oz mocha bison leather, solid metal gold plated YKK zipper, 5/6oz black bridle leather.
Measurements: 9.5” wide, 7” tall, 1” depth at base with stretch
Handle: 14” long, 1/2” wide
Zipper opening: 9” long
100% cotton t-shirts hand screen printed on on the ancestral lands of Nisqually, Coast Salish, Cowlitz and Squaxin nations - in Olympia, Washington USA by our friend Kayleigh of Dust Byrd featuring her beautiful original artwork. Kayleigh is an Evergreen State College graduate from the Master of Environmental Science program. Her research interests are heavily focused in ecology, biodiversity, and conservation of birds.
Kayleigh’s art holds Bird Trouble’s values - wild, free, a feeling of open roads and love for nature. As a small business owner, I am very proud to support her since she is a true friend and to let my brand work as a vehicle to display her creative work.
This is a large convertible backpack and crossbody bag inspired by a more school bag shape. It’s made to be a great daily leisure, work, or overnight bag that can still look amazing while fairly empty.
Rest assure your heirloom is protected with a warranty on broken thread and hardware.
Materials & Measurements:
Black bison leather, antique brass hardware, black nylon thread
Bag: 12 1/2” wide, 5” deep, 15” tall, One 5.25” x 7.25” interior pocket, Two side gusset pockets measuring at 4.5” wide x 5” tall each, rear zipper pocket at 9.5” x 9”
Universal straps: 1” wide and adjustable from 19.5” to 40.5” long
The Shelly Sling is hands-free style spacious sling bag. This is a perfect every day style to be worn across your chest, on your shoulder, or across your hips. You’ll love the functionality of this comfy bag!
Rest assure your heirloom is protected with a lifetime warranty on broken thread and hardware.
Measurements & Materials:
Bag: 7.5” tall, 11” wide, 3.25” deep with a 10.5” zipper opening
Universal straps are 1” wide and adjustable from 19.5” to 40.5” long
olive cowhide leather, black bison leather, black nylon thread, and nickel hardware
A solid, genuine leather, use forever kind of bifold wallet with 3 card slip pockets and 1 cash or receipt slip pocket. Handmade in the USA using a Kelly Green Latigo leather. This premium leather will gracefully age and gain a patina with use. Just imagine this wallet looking better with time, and passing it down as an heirloom to someone you love.
Measurements closed: 4 1/4” wide, 3 1/4” tall
Measurements open: 8 1/4” long, 3 1/4” tall
Perfect key fob and key ring product to keep your important keys on your jean’s belt loops or your bag’s hardware.
Materials: Solid brass and stainless steel snap hardware with an easy-open performance.
Measurements: 5 1/2” x 1”
One of a kind leather snap pouch to use as a wallet or card holder. Snap closure keeps your coins, cards, etc inside. Use the small trigger clip to hook your snap pouch onto your bag hardware or keys.
Handmade from our scraps (some out of stock, some in stock, some swatches), keeping each one unique, that will age delightfully over time with use.
Measurements: 3 1/2” x 5”
A convenient sized fringe wristlet to quickly grab when you’re headed out the door. Your choice of adding hand lacing or stitching to the center strip is available, or keep it as is!
Materials: 5/6oz mocha and black bison leather, 3/4oz antique marble cowhide leather with a black suede back, solid metal nickel plated YKK zipper, 5/6oz black bridle leather.
Measurements: 8 1/4” wide, 4 1/2” tall, 1” deep, 7” long fringe
Handle: 14” long, 1/2” wide
Zipper opening: 7 1/4” long
The Half Moon Crossbody Bag is a smaller sized, slouchy, daily fringe bag. It can fit your all of your necessities and a little extra if you carry lightly. The zipper closure is convenient and the reversed fringe with the shape of the bag is eye-catching.
Rest assure your heirloom is protected with a lifetime warranty on broken thread and hardware.
Measurements and Materials:
Bag: 11” wide x 10 1/2” tall x 2 1/2” deep bag with 8.5” long fringe
Universal straps are 1” wide and adjustable from 19.5” to 40.5” long
black bison leather, olive cowhide leather, black nylon thread, & nickel hardware.
One of a kind leather bird bag charm to clip onto your bag. Handmade from our scraps (some out of stock, some in stock, some swatches), keeping each one unique.
This is a medium sized, every day crossbody or shoulder bag with a zipper closure.
Be prepared for a lot of compliments and playful fringe twists you can pair with every outfit.
Rest assure your heirloom is protected with a lifetime warranty on broken thread and hardware.
Materials & measurements:
Desert cowhide, antique marble & black suede cowhide, black nylon thread, antique brass hardware
Bag: 12 3/4” wide, 8 1/2” tall, 4” deep
Interior slip pocket at 8” wide x 6” tall
Universal straps are 1” wide and adjustable from 19.5” to 40.5” long
This is a medium sized, every day crossbody or shoulder bag with a zipper closure.
Be prepared for a lot of compliments and playful fringe twists you can pair with every outfit.
Rest assure your heirloom is protected with a lifetime warranty on broken thread and hardware.
Materials & measurements:
desert cowhide, black bison, black nylon thread, nickel hardware
Bag: 12 3/4” wide, 8 1/2” tall, 4” deep
Interior slip pocket at 8” wide x 6” tall
Universal straps are 1” wide and adjustable from 19.5” to 40.5” long
A front flap clutch wallet for a minimalistic style, designed to be a daily carry. It contains 3 card slip pockets, 1 cash or receipt slip pockets, 1 zippered coin pocket, and 1 slip pocket for your phone (or cash / receipts). Handmade in the USA with Blac Bridle leather, solid brass hardware, and a YKK zipper. This premium leather will gracefully age and gain a patina with use.
Measurements closed: 7 3/4” wide, 4 1/2” tall
Measurements open: 7 3/4” long, 12” tall
Phone to fit: iPhone Pro 15 Max
A hands-free style spacious sling bag, perfect every day style to be worn across your chest, on your shoulder, or across your hips. You’ll love the functionality! You design it and I’ll handcraft it for you from scratch. Rest assure your heirloom is protected with a warranty on broken thread and hardware.
View our current leather offerings and add on options.
Measurements:
Bag: 7.5” tall, 11” wide, 3.25” deep, zipper opening: 10.5”, fringe length: 6.5”
Universal strap: 1” wide and adjustable from 19.5” to 40.5” long
This is a medium sized daily use bag that can be worn as a backpack or crossbody bag if you choose that functionality. It’s one of our most popular styles! You design it and I’ll handcraft it for you from scratch. Rest assure your heirloom is protected with a warranty on broken thread and hardware.
View our current leather offerings and add on options.
Measurements:
Bag: 11 1/4” wide x 9 1/4” tall x 4 1/4” deep, one interior slip pocket 8” wide x 6” tall
Universal straps: 1” wide and adjustable from 19.5” to 40.5” long
This is a medium sized every day bag with a zipper closure. Be prepared for a lot of compliments and playful fringe twists you can pair with every outfit. You design it and I’ll handcraft it for you from scratch. Rest assure your heirloom is protected with a warranty on broken thread and hardware.
View our current leather offerings and add on options.
Measurements:
Bag: 12 3/4” wide, 8 1/2” tall, 4” deep, interior slip pocket at 8” wide x 6” tall
Universal straps: 1” wide and adjustable from 19.5” to 40.5” long
This is a large wide sized bag made to be a great daily, work, adventure, and weekend travel bag. This bag can replace all of your bags. You design it and I’ll handcraft it for you from scratch. Rest assure your heirloom is protected with a warranty on broken thread and hardware.
View our current leather offerings and add on options.
Measurements:
Bag measurements: 15” wide, 6” deep, 11” tall, One interior slip pocket at 8” wide x 6” tall
Universal straps: 1” wide and adjustable from 19.5” to 40.5” long
This is a smaller sized daily fringe bag to be worn as a crossbody or clutch. It’s the perfect every day bag if you’re carrying a small wallet, phone, and minimal items. The zipper closure is simple and the fringe is playful. You design it and I’ll handcraft it for you from scratch. Rest assure your heirloom is protected with a warranty on broken thread and hardware.
View our current leather offerings and add on options.
Measurements:
Bag: 10 1/4” wide, 5 1/2” tall, 2 1/2” deep, interior pocket: 8” wide x 4” tall
Universal straps: 1” wide and adjustable from 19.5” to 40.5” long
This is one of our most popular medium sized bags made for daily use and is truly a show-stopper. Be prepared for a lot of compliments and don’t say we didn’t warn ya. You design it and I’ll handcraft it for you from scratch. Rest assure your heirloom is protected with a warranty on broken thread and hardware.
View our current leather offerings and add on options.
Measurements:
Bag: 10” wide x 10 1/4” tall x 3” deep, one interior slip pocket at 8” wide x 5” tall, one exterior front zipper pocket at 8” wide x 4 1/2” tall
Universal straps: 1” wide and adjustable from 19.5” to 40.5” long
This is a hands free, small sized hip bag made to be a great daily wear or festival wear, fitting most festival size rules. You design it and I’ll handcraft it for you from scratch. Rest assure your heirloom is protected with a warranty on broken thread and hardware.
View our current leather offerings and add on options.
Measurements:
Bag: 6 3/4” wide, 1 3/4” deep, 5 3/4” tall
Universal straps: 1” wide and adjustable from 19.5” to 40.5” long
You design it and we’ll handcraft it for you from scratch! This listing is for the SCORPION design. Rest assure your heirloom is protected with a warranty on broken thread and hardware. View our current leather offerings and add on options.
The Mini Brittany Crossbody Bag is one of our top selling daily styles. We’re collaborating with leather tooler, Kindra of Sandwitch Leather, in Indianapolis to create rad leather bags that are functional artistry. You’ll receive a painted tooled flap that looks like the one pictured, but you get to choose your leather and add ons for the rest of the bag.
This is a medium sized, zipper and buckle closure, convertible crossbody and backpack bag. Choose your function and optional straps, 1 for crossbody or 2 for backpack wear. Don’t mistaken it to be small because it is truly a spacious bag… and a show-stopper! It has so many functional qualities like having a front exterior YKK zipper closure pocket for your iPhone or credit card and a dynamic double layer of fringe.
Measurements:
10” wide x 10 1/4” tall x 3” deep, one interior slip pocket at 8” wide x 5” tall, one exterior front zipper pocket at 8” wide x 4 1/2” tall
Universal straps: 1” wide and adjustable from 19.5” to 40.5” long
This is a large bag inspired by a more traditional backpack shape. It’s made to be a great daily leisure, work, or overnight bag that can still look amazing while fairly empty. You design it and I’ll handcraft it for you from scratch. Rest assure your heirloom is protected with a warranty on broken thread and hardware.
View our current leather offerings and add on options.
Measurements:
Bag measuring at 12 1/2” wide, 5” deep, 15” tall, One 5.25” x 7.25” interior pocket, Two side gusset pockets measuring at 4.5” wide x 5” tall each
Universal straps: 1” wide and adjustable from 19.5” to 40.5” long
Own the coolest bag in the room! This is a large bag ready for all your lifestyle adventures such as the gym, work and school, and travel. You design it and I’ll handcraft it for you from scratch. Rest assure your heirloom is protected with a warranty on broken thread and hardware.
View our current leather offerings and add on options.
Measurements:
bag: 14” wide x 15” tall x 5” deep, one interior slip pocket at 8” wide x 6” tall, one exterior front zipper pocket at 9 1/2” wide x 6 1/2” tall
Universal straps: 1” wide and adjustable from 19.5” to 40.5” long
You design it and we’ll handcraft it for you from scratch! This listing is for the EYE OF SWORDS design. Rest assure your heirloom is protected with a warranty on broken thread and hardware. View our current leather offerings and add on options.
The Mini Brittany Crossbody Bag is one of our top selling daily styles. We’re collaborating with leather tooler, Kindra of Sandwitch Leather, in Indianapolis to create rad leather bags that are functional artistry. You’ll receive a painted tooled flap that looks like the one pictured, but you get to choose your leather and add ons for the rest of the bag.
This is a medium sized, zipper and buckle closure, convertible crossbody and backpack bag. Choose your function and optional straps, 1 for crossbody or 2 for backpack wear. Don’t mistaken it to be small because it is truly a spacious bag… and a show-stopper! It has so many functional qualities like having a front exterior YKK zipper closure pocket for your iPhone or credit card and a dynamic double layer of fringe.
Measurements:
10” wide x 10 1/4” tall x 3” deep, one interior slip pocket at 8” wide x 5” tall, one exterior front zipper pocket at 8” wide x 4 1/2” tall
Universal straps: 1” wide and adjustable from 19.5” to 40.5” long
You design it and we’ll handcraft it for you from scratch! This listing is for the LOVE BIRDS design. Rest assure your heirloom is protected with a warranty on broken thread and hardware. View our current leather offerings and add on options.
The Mini Brittany Crossbody Bag is one of our top selling daily styles. We’re collaborating with leather tooler, Kindra of Sandwitch Leather, in Indianapolis to create rad leather bags that are functional artistry. You’ll receive a painted tooled flap that looks like the one pictured, but you get to choose your leather and add ons for the rest of the bag.
This is a medium sized, zipper and buckle closure, convertible crossbody and backpack bag. Choose your function and optional straps, 1 for crossbody or 2 for backpack wear. Don’t mistaken it to be small because it is truly a spacious bag… and a show-stopper! It has so many functional qualities like having a front exterior YKK zipper closure pocket for your iPhone or credit card and a dynamic double layer of fringe.
Measurements:
10” wide x 10 1/4” tall x 3” deep, one interior slip pocket at 8” wide x 5” tall, one exterior front zipper pocket at 8” wide x 4 1/2” tall
Universal straps: 1” wide and adjustable from 19.5” to 40.5” long