WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?
Julie Leopard, from the northeast originally, but I’ve been Augusta for 32 years. I make bags and other fun stuff out up old clothes!!

DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.
I break down jeans, clothes and linens and then let fabric tell me what it wants to be. I make a lot of bags, because they fit everyone!!

WHAT INSPIRES YOU?
Pattern and texture

FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.
Mother of four boys and two dogs. Recently because a grandma!!

FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.
The diversity of people and culture

WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?
My day job is rather boring, so this is a great outlet for me.

WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS?
Make what you love. They will come.

• If you donate old clothes , you get 20% off purchases!!