Another Market Place Handbag

[sherlockian100]

This is the second of these bags I have done. I did this one from scratch (no kit) so the leather was a little thicker than the first one I did and the did affect a few things. But, I also got to choose better hardware for this one. I am pretty happy with the tooling and the purse in general, I am not happy with my dyeing job, however, I am still learning that process. I added some stitching to the shoulder strap, to match the side straps, I also tried out two toned double loop lacing for the first time. I didn't have any dark brown 1/8 in lace, but I had fleash color, do I dyed it with some dark brown dye (what a pain) so thats why it may look a little off in a few places. I started in leather craft back about 5 or 6 months ago and have been taking lesson with WC and Standing Bears Trading Post. He has taught me so much, and I'm able to finally do a few projects and actually try to utilize some of the things he has been traching me. I am starting another (different) purse this week. Please feel free to comment or offer suggestions to help me improve my next one...Thanks! Here is my efforts.

p1 by sherlockian100, on Flickr

p2 by sherlockian100, on Flickr