Edvin

Thanks! Art; I really understand! I think there is quite some difference in how we perceive leather design in different parts of the world. In my initial research I found quite a essay on it´s own regarding the different design language in the old and new world. For example, I borrowed and read mot of Al & Ann Stohlmans books when I started learning about leather craft. The construction details and knowledge in the books cannot be disputed but often I found myself a bit confused of the decorative elements. It might be a culture thing or a different kind of design language. It would be fantastic to research this further, maybe in the future!

The rolled edge ("rullad kant" in Swedish, I´m sorry I didn´t translate the posters before posting) is a strip of reindeer leather covering the front edge and the tweed on the inside. It´s sewn first one time, grain against grain and the folded over and sewn another time. I´m sure there is technical term for this but I don´t know the English term. This was made both to cover the edge of the lining but also to give the bag a more dressed approach.

Thank you!

Hi everyone! I recently finished my Bachelor of Design from the University of Gotland and I thoght it might be fun to show you the project. My senior term project have been in collaboration with Ödins Tannery in Visby, a traditional tannery with in house production (http://www.odinsgarveri.se/). The project's goal has been to develop a manufacturing base for a new leather shoulder bag for men. The bag is designed to be easy to produce without material loss and to be durable and stylish. The client is only working with vegetable-tanned leather and this design was an attempt to introduce a more modern looking product specifically produced for men. The project provides an overview of the most common ways to prepare and tan hides, sewing techniques and manufacturing technologies. Audience and market analysis has aided the design of the finished product and focus has been placed on model and sketch work. The end product is a bag made from high quality materials, design inspired by classic men's fashion and with well-planned and thoughtful details. The prototype is made from 2.2 mm full-grain cow leather and reindeer skin. The finished production unit would of course be sewed on machine but I have not had access (and to be honest, the know-how) to one so the prototype is hand made. Of course there is much more to this project than my usual, a large portion of the project have been looking at demographic groups, making inquiries, sketches and getting data. With so many extremely talented members on this board, it would be nice to get some feedback! Hope you like it, here are some pictures:

Another way would be to make a handle wrap like the one you would do on a sword. I have posted some pictures on another forum that might be of some help. Remember that the leather would have to be quite thin and the glued to the grip as well as wet formed. http://histvarld.historiska.se/histvarld/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=4479

I just got the price confirmed from Götz if any one is interested: 79701000 PATENT ORNAMENT HOLE PUNCH 2360:- ($352) 79701013 ORNAMENT PUNCH INSET N.13 590:- ($88)

Thank you! English is not my first language and it´s a bit confusing with the terminology sometimes. I will definitely try to get some more information about binding and try the technique out some more on scrap pieces. My main concern is how to secure the lining between two layers of leather. I have not used fabric as lining material before, only other leather so it´s a bit vague how to do it. I appreciate all the help Art & WinterBear!

Thank you for your input. I will try some scrap pieces with lamb and deer and see if it changes for the better. I´m guessing another way would be make a lining hem on the other side and skip the piping. My main concern is that the lining should come off or break at the edges. The lining is thin and silk.

Historically, pitch and beeswax would be used in creating a seal. Pitch is quite brittle but mixed with beeswax it´s perfect for flasks and mugs. A good example is the leather flask from Mary Rose, a carrack-type warship of King Henry VIII. More info here: http://leatherworkingreverend.wordpress.com/2010/11/10/mary-rose-leather-gallery/

I found a company called Götz, a German shoe equipment and supplies company, that makes brogue pattern punches. It´s on page 182 in the catalouge, picture 13. I think the name of the tool is "Patent Zierloch Ausschläger 79701000" but I can´t figure out how the tool is constructed. I have sent an inquiry for the price, it might be interesting for more than me.

I have also looked for a brogue-pattern punch! Any directions where I could get one would be greatly appreciated. I did not know it existed and have tried to get a good pattern by free hand, it´s really tricky.

Thank you all! I have a small page on Facebook with more projects posted in the galleries, please stop by if the work interest you. I am afraid it´s to many pictures to post here. http://www.facebook.com/Audhumbla.se Whinewine, the metal fittings on the sheaths is custom made for each knife from brass plate. I have a short tutorial posted on my blog in English if you would like to see how it´s made: http://edvinsjoberg.blogspot.com/2011/09/making-knife-sheath-fittings.html http://edvinsjoberg.blogspot.com/2011/09/making-knife-sheath-fittings-part-2.html The original sheaths from late 8th to 11th centuries would look something like these: Birka: Kopparsvik: Vendel:

Hi all! My name is Edvin Sjöberg and just found this great resource. Glad to be a part of it and learning! I have a background in archeology but is currently working on finishing my Bachelor of Industrial Design (B.I.D.). Most of my work with leather have been reconstructing artifacts from viking age Scandinavia, in particular objects from the small island of Gotland. Belts, boots, knifes and bags. Mostly for fun and enjoyment but I can sell a decent amount of work. Now I am looking to expand my knowledge of more modern techniques and getting inspired of all great projects here. Thanks for looking! http://audhumbla.se/ http://edvinsjoberg.blogspot.com/

Hi all, new to this forum but loving it already. I have been trying to sew a piping around the edge of a lid. The lid is for a bag and on the inside there will be a lining. The edge of the lining fabric must be covered somehow and this is where I can´t get it right. Every single time I get a crease, ripple or curving of the lid. I am sewing by hand, saddlemaker stitch and using a 2 mm vegetable tanned leather. The "piping" around the edge is a piece of 0.5-1 mm thin vegetable tanned leather. I have tried with many other kinds of leather as well. I have read Kevin Kings "wallet binding tutorial" and other but I just can´t figure out how it is made. I´m sorry for the quality of the the pictures (and the language . This is my sketch of the final design.