The Mad Fish Market

Welcome to the Mad Fish Market! Here you will find bags, clothing and accessories, all handmade by me, the Mad Fish Monger. I sew all of my items on my grandmother's 1918 treadle sewing machine.

I can be contacted at madfishmarket at mail dot com or you can leave a comment here (you don't need an LJ account, you can post anonymously). Custom orders are welcome. Scroll down for links.

All items are one-of-a-kind, I never make two exactly the same. I take inspiration from all sorts of areas and styles, so if you don't see anything you like, I'll do my best to make it for you. I love a challenge!

To purchase an item online, please visit my Etsy store by clicking the banner below.




Scroll down for updates, or visit my website at http://madfishmarket.com

So I had this idea of maintaining both a crafting and a personal journal, but that's not happening. I will post about both crafting and life in my main journal, madfishmonger (click the link to visit it). You can of course also visit my website (under construction) or my online store (click the links to visit).
Thanks for stopping by!

I'll be at the craft sale at the Costume Museum of Canada tomorrow, Nov 29 (and possibly on the 30th). Add this event to your Facebook here, or go to the

I'll be at this month's awesome super fun Downtown Coffee Ground with a few items for sale, my Tarot and I Ching cards and my lovely sister amethyst42. It's at the Red Road Lodge (formerly the New Occidental) on Main St, the entrance is in the back by the Bike Dump. Come on down and check local talent on the open mic (or participate), have some delicious homemade food and snacks, and coffee and tea, and participate in the open art table. It's a family-friendly environment, bring the kids down. It's a good time, and if you're lucky, George will get up on stage and crack you up.
There is a suggested donation at the door. This is an entirely volunteer-run event. It starts at 7:30 pm., Monday October 6th. See you there!

I will be at the event tonight with a table full of stuff and my tarot cards. Come on down and listen to some great music, paint a picture, perform on stage or just listen to some great music and support local artists!

Go here for more information.

EDIT: it has come to my attention you may not be able to see the above link if you aren't logged in to Facebook. try here .

I'll be at the Downtown Coffee Ground 1 year anniversary party today from 5pm to about 7:30. It's at the Red Road Lodge (formerly the New Occidental Hotel), 631 Main St.
There'll be live music, BBQ, market tables, group painting activities, and the unveiling of a mural painted by 21 local artists.
Come on by and check it out!

I'll be at the Night of Knights medieval festival this Saturday, July 26th. The festival is a fundraiser for the Immaculate Conception Church, a historic Ukranian Catholic church and grotto in Cook's Creek Manitoba. Check out http://immaculate.ca for tickets and information. I'll be there from 12-6pm, come by in costume and have some fun!

is a Lovecraftian puppet play I helped make some costumes for, and is now on at the Fringe. The premiere was Wednesday, but there's still plenty of shows to see. I had a hell of a lot of fun with it, it was really interesting to see it all come together in the end. The marionettes are amazing!

Click here to see a review of the play by the Free Press. Three and a half stars! Not bad for a style and genre that has such a small (but devoted) fan base.
Click here to read the CBC review (with some nice touches added by other viewers)
Have any other reviews? Share them here or on the Facebook page.



Here are showtimes:
Venue 3
Pantages Playhouse, Playhouse Studio, side entrance off Main St

Showtimes:
Wednesday, July 16th 6:30pm
Saturday, July 19th 9:30pm
Sunday, July 20th 10:30 pm
Monday, July 21st 12:15pm
Tuesday, July 22nd 3:00pm
Thursday, July 24th 2:15pm
Saturday, July 26th 5:45pm
Sunday July 27th 8:30pm

Get a dollar off regular ticket prices when you bring a puppet to the show!

Regular ticket price: 8$
With puppet: 7$

Just remember, ALL Fringe plays are very strict on time. Once the show starts and the doors are closed, you are out of luck. Be there early!

Listen to Kick FM April 2 between 12 and 3pm for some good music and a little about the Mad Fish Market.

A short video about how it works.

Click here.

A few commissions came in, I will be making a section for those when they are finished. Lots of new arrivals in the bags section. If there is a bag you'd like, and you do not live in Winnipeg, please contact me for shipping. This includes bags on sale at Local Shop Awesome. As always, comments and questions welcome! Either post here or email madfishmarket at mail dot com

The madfishmarket's bags are now on sale at Local Shop Awesome, 106B Osborne St, below The Canister. They carry all locally made clothing, accessories and art, and also offer a custom design service. Go check it out!

Exo's staff:



The stand in the Formula Exo booth.

All fabric is vintage unless otherwise stated.

Hemp necklaces galore (many still available, 5$ each or 2 for 8$)




Cute Halloween bag (not vintage), 12$



I love the colours on this bag. My cycling bag got caught in the wheel and ruined, so I started using this one for myself. I could easily make a very similar one if anyone is interested, again, 12$.


Large unlined plaid wool bag, tough and durable, 20$ SOLD, similar available for custom order


Super cute summery bag. Butterfly buttons on straps. Open top. 15$ SALE 10$ (Pardon the terrible sign, my printer died and I had to make that up last-minute)


Small upholstery fabric bag, 7$ SOLD


Cute corduroy skirt, pink pocket with flower decal. Size 32 waist. 25$ SALE 18$


Pink flowery light cotton skirt, shortish, 38-40 waist. 25$ SALE 18$


Adorable a-line skirt, big flower pattern. Decorative button on front, three green buttons on clasp. Size 32 waist. 25$ SALE 18$

Contact me at madfishmarket at mail dot com for sales or custom orders. Like anything you see here but want it in a different colour or style? Have any requests? Email me and let me know.

To everyone who came by the sale on Canada Day. I had a great time and met some wonderful people.

I'll be updating the site very soon.

On Canada Day, I will be in Osborne Village with the lovely exousia at the Formula Exo booth. Come on down and join us!

Hi there, welcome to the Mad Fish Market. I sew all my (mostly) vintage items on my lovely 1911 Singer treadle machine. I inherited this maching from my great-grandmother, and it's been in use in our family ever since.

I love it.

As soon as I can get the camera hooked up, there'll be many photos of items for sale. For now, here are some of my older crafts. I must apologize for the quality of these photos. A new camera is in the works. :

Had to use the webcam, here.

Closer view of the fabric and closure.

Me wearing a skirt I made


Closer view of the fabric


My assistant, Xerxes. She does all the inspecting. Cats have good eyes for errors.


Another bag


Another bag


My first bag

Thanks for visiting!

A brand new catergory! ( Click here to view. )

These are bags I have made by request. All bags are unique, but if you see a style or design you love, or a favourite fabric, just ask and I'll whip up something just for you.
( Click here to see )