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.

Half Moon Crossbody Bag
from $145.00

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.

XL Radley Crossbody Bag in Whiskey
from $175.00

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

Mini Brittany Convertible Bag in Desert and Black
from $230.00

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

Bifold Wallet in Black Bridle Leather
Sale Price: $32.50 Original Price: $65.00

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 an Black Bridle 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

Rosa Convertible Accordion Bag in Havana
Sale Price: $130.00 Original Price: $260.00

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

  • Havana Bridle Leather, black nylon thread, brass hardware.

Mixed Leather Minimal Wallet
Sale Price: $18.00 Original Price: $35.00

This is a handmade minimal slim wallet. The leather pockets will form to what you put in it so keep only 5 or 20. Fold your cash to fit it in. The strap keeps the flap down and your items secure. Fits perfectly in a pocket.

4.5” wide x 3” tall x .25” deep

Key Fob Hand Dyed Leather
Sale Price: $10.00 Original Price: $25.00

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”

Chivis Clutch Wallet with Wristlet in Chestnut Bridle Leather
Sale Price: $50.00 Original Price: $100.00

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 Chestnut 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

Leather Bird Bag Charm
Sale Price: $15.00 Original Price: $38.00

One of a kind leather bird bag charm to clip onto your bag. Handmade from our scraps keeping each one unique.

Shelly Sling Bag | Design Your Own
from $300.00

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

Mini Melissa Backpack Crossbody Bag | Design Your Own
from $500.00

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

XL Radley Crossbody Bag | Design Your Own
from $395.00

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

Melissa Backpack Crossbody Bag | Design Your Own
from $600.00

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

Radley Crossbody Bag | Design Your Own
from $300.00

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

Mini Brittany Backpack Crossbody Bag | Design Your Own
from $550.00

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

On The Road Hip Bag | Design Your Own
from $230.00

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

SCORPION | Mini Brittany Bag | Design Your Own
from $650.00

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

Xtina Backpack Crossbody Bag | Design Your Own
from $600.00

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

Brittany Backpack Crossbody Bag | Design Your Own
from $750.00

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

EYE OF SWORDS | Mini Brittany Bag | Design Your Own
from $650.00

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

LOVE BIRDS | Mini Brittany Bag | Design Your Own
from $650.00

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