Loren Report post Posted December 29, 2010 A couple of handbags I made for Christmas gifts this year. My day to day craft is motorcycle saddles, so this is branching out into something new. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leatheroo Report post Posted December 29, 2010 Wow, those bags are stunning!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobby hdflame Report post Posted December 29, 2010 (edited) A couple of handbags I made for Christmas gifts this year. My day to day craft is motorcycle saddles, so this is branching out into something new. Loren, I see you found the leatherworker.net site. Man, I am impressed with those handbags! Did you take one apart to get your pattern, or did you make the design yourself? That has to be very time consuming, how many hours in one? I know your daughters and girlfriend were excited to get those on christmas. Great job, Bobby Edited December 29, 2010 by Bobby hdflame Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CharletSumtyms Report post Posted December 29, 2010 wow! Those look great !!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferg Report post Posted December 29, 2010 A couple of handbags I made for Christmas gifts this year. My day to day craft is motorcycle saddles, so this is branching out into something new. Your work is "Class". Design elements are extremely well done. Your stitching is excellent. I could go on ferg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Loren Report post Posted December 30, 2010 Thanks everyone! Bobby I have been lurking on here for a while. The bag design is a stock pattern that I made several change to to make it more attractive and add some function with additional pockets. There is about 16 to 18 hours in each bag. There are a lot of individual pieces, something like 45+ plus in each bag. Way more involved than a scooter seat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobby hdflame Report post Posted December 30, 2010 Thanks everyone! Bobby I have been lurking on here for a while. The bag design is a stock pattern that I made several change to to make it more attractive and add some function with additional pockets. There is about 16 to 18 hours in each bag. There are a lot of individual pieces, something like 45+ plus in each bag. Way more involved than a scooter seat. Loren, I was thinking of making my wife and daughter a knock around bag out of some old jeans, but they sure wouldn't have been that fancy! Where do you find patterns for purses? I can tell that you put a lot of thought into the design. I would have a hard time trying to figure out which piece gets sewn first. The wrong order and you'd be screwed! Your dual needle machine made some fine looking French seams, BTW. You need to post these pictures in the GREEN room on the upholstery forum. Now, if you could just make a removable purse you can sit on for motorcycle chicks. Bobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Loren Report post Posted December 30, 2010 (edited) . Edited December 30, 2010 by Loren Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Loren Report post Posted December 30, 2010 Bobby, just google handbag patterns and you will find tons. Most are simple, but are a great foundation to start designing from and also learn construction technics. No plans to mix motorbike saddles with handbags. I want it to be a completely different market and income stream while still using much of the same equipment and skills. Loren Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UKRay Report post Posted December 30, 2010 Lovely work, Loren. Painstakingly finished too. It is great to see quality hand-produced bags like this. Is that laser etched /filigree on the first bag? Ray Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Loren Report post Posted December 30, 2010 Ray, Thanks! The floral pattern leather is from a tool embossed hide. Loren Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hidepounder Report post Posted December 30, 2010 Loren......I think you've done a beautiful job on these purses. There is a heck of a lot of detail work there. Very nice! Bobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Loren Report post Posted December 31, 2010 Loren......I think you've done a beautiful job on these purses. There is a heck of a lot of detail work there. Very nice! Bobby Bobby, Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kymberly Report post Posted June 2, 2015 Wow!!! Beautiful work... :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
