About Us
I came to Pendleton to visit and friend in 2009, never intending to stay. I had been working with an interior design firm in Vail, Colorado where the recession of 2008 hit with force. Looking to reinvent myself I settled on making small leather bags, not intending on it being anything but an interim project until I settled on something more permanent. Well one thing led to another and here I am 15 years later.
LLBevington is located in the heart of Pendleton on Main Street between A Piece of Pendleton and Alexander’s Chocolates. I design and produce leather vests, bags, pillows primarily, and occasionally placemats and table runners. I take custom orders and produce for the shop. Pendleton has an active spring and summer season and I try to have products available for our guests. My daughter Sandy, is a bag maker also, and together we try to keep the shop stocked, depending on custom orders.
I use primarily soft hides, deer, elk, buffalo, cow, lamb and sometimes use Tibetan lamb, goat hair or rabbit. Yes, we do fringe bags! Boy do we do fringe! Especially during rodeo months. I love doing pillows too. Its fun to do “home” projects to enhance someone’s home. I source hides from all over and always looking for some-thing “extra special”, something no one else has. All of my projects are one of a kind, although there can be similarities.
Custom Orders
Custom items are all made by hand and prices vary depending on the size of item, materials, and details (fringe, hand stitching, lining, etc) We will work with you on a custom item to fit your budget and vision. Custom pillows and purses range from $100-$400. Custom Tibetan lamb collars and vests range from $150-$600. We require a 50% deposit to order materials and begin work. View some of our happy customers and their custom orders below. If you would like to start a custom order contact us or stop by the shop.