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Hi folks,

Here is a recently completed 16” x 11” x 4” double gusset, lock and hasp briefcase. The interior is lined with a micro suede fabric and has 3 mini pockets. The back has an exterior zippered pocket for a 13” Mac Book Air. It also has a bottom cross stitched handle, a shoulder strap and pad, and a set of brass feet.

Thanks for viewing. Your comments and critique are welcome!

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Very nice. How much are you gonna get for it?

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That looks great. It's looking at stuff like this that got me to try leather working.

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Thanks, groovy, benlilly and Misha. I can't stress enough what a help the forum has been. So many well written how to's and general pointers makes this my first stop when I've got questions on a build.

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Wow! That came out beautiful! I love the overall design and like that you spent a fair amount of time on the details (lining, brass feet, bound edges). I also like the zippered back pocket... something I may consider doing on mine too.

Cheers,

Andy

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Wow! Inspirational, for sure. Love it!

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Thanks, Andy. Yes, those details are where the time gets spent for sure. And, while it does try my patience , it sure gives a sense of satisfaction when it's done. Really enjoy your work - you've got some great stuff!

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Newbie more than inspired here! Beautiful work that anyone would be thrilled to own.

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Thanks, Bob & Alphonse. I'm glad you liked it! That's one of the great things about the site... Plenty gets posted around here that challenges and inspires. I've certainly found it to be the case.

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Gorgeous! Great work.

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Thanks, Jack! Checked out your blog... You've got some great looking stuff. Your towns local PD has good taste in gun leather!

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Really beautiful work! The functional practical design really enhance this piece. It is a great inspiration for those of us beginning the journey.

Thank you for sharing.

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Thanks, green barn. The customers input drove some of the functional design aspects - interior pockets and zippered back. Stick with journey, it's worth the effort!

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SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL ! ! !

Questions: What kind of leather did you use ?

How did you sew it ?

Are those " sam browne" buttons you used for the 4 bottom feet ?

Again, That case is a ONE OF A KIND !

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Thanks for the kind words craftsman827! The leather is a 7oz retanned leather. It has an interesting smoked finish which changes depending on the lighting. All hand stitched, and yes, those are Sam Browne buttons. I just like them better than the traditional brass feet they sell for bags. Those cone shaped jobbers just don't do it for me. I have another similar case, a single gusset design that I made out of football leather. I'll see if I can dig up a photo and post it.

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Here is the single gusset version done in football leather (4.5 oz) along with a folio for an iPad mini. post-35245-0-49649300-1385151776_thumb.j

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Hi Paul,

This is fantastic. Great design and perfect execution. Truly inspirational. Keep posting... please!

Regards

KN

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Beautiful work. I love the old-school work. Curious about the inside...looks like bias tape on the inside edges but not on the outside? Folded over? Regardless, awe-inspiring and truely inspiring.

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Hi Paul,

This is fantastic. Great design and perfect execution. Truly inspirational. Keep posting... please!

Regards

KN

Thanks KN!

Beautiful work. I love the old-school work. Curious about the inside...looks like bias tape on the inside edges but not on the outside? Folded over? Regardless, awe-inspiring and truely inspiring.

Thanks, the edges took time. First I cut 3/8" strips from the same leather. Next, I beveled, dyed and burnished the edges. Then, I clipped it in place with binder clips and marked and punched the holes. Attached it by glueing and stitching. Finished it with resolene and paraffin wax. Then I collapsed!

Here's a little tighter shot of it.

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Very nice work, like the simple style and well made shape....truly an old school piece....well done !!!

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