Basically Bob

The watch straps look good. I find the construction of the card holder really interesting at the card opening ... the leather being folded at that point rather than at the bottom. Looks great.

Both pieces are awesome. I love the vintage look and the attention to detail with the technical aspect of construction; more specifically with the handles, hardware attachment and gussets. I would be proud to carry either one of those bags. Hope to see more of your work.

Awesome job ... love the creativity in design.

Looking good! Vancouver Island .... a little bit of heaven there!

Looks good, Nick!

Thanks for the comments, guys. Much appreciated.

This was a small, simple project but I really enjoyed the whole process, from design and pattern making through to the finished product. I used 3-4 oz. European veg. tanned leather, 5/18 linen thread that I waxed myself. Hand stitched at 7 spi. Finished with Fiebings Leather Balm with Atom Wax. The edges finished with the Atoms Wax also - one was dyed and the other left plain. I used a Sam Browne stud for the closure. The 3 oz. leather was actually too thin for the stud, so I made and inserted a tiny leather washer at the back. I skived down a small piece of leather and covered the back of the stud so that the scissors do not rub metal when they are inserted and removed from the sheath. I made these for a friend of mine who is an amazing fibre artist. She's thrilled with the sheaths so even though my eyes go to the imperfections I am very pleased with the results and looking forward to my next project.

Thanks for sharing the links, jayjay. Much appreciated!

Drooling. Thanks for sharing!

Awesome looking machine. Thanks for sharing.

+1 You sure nailed that one! You customer will be very happy, I'm sure.

What a cool project. Not sure where you are in central Ontario but Sean Dalgetti at Tundra leather in Hamilton might be willing to help.

I am curious to know the origins of the saddle stitch. Have searched this forum with no luck .... Is there anyone here that has this info?

As mentioned above, you have done a great job, especially for a first attempt. Your stitching looks really nice! I know what you mean about the card pouches being snug. To solve this problem, I dampen the inside edges of the card pouch with a bone folder wapped with a damp cloth, then wrap a few cards in saran wrap and force the pack in the pouch. I work the edges with a bone folder and use a card or two less than what is actually needed. I leave the pack of cards in the pouch for a half an hour or so and then take it out and let it dry. Works good for me. Note that if you use too much water, it might stain the outer finish. Bob

They are awesome, Aaron!

Looks great ... following thread

I like it!

Thanks, PappyUSA, Interesting that you mentioned that nothing can fall out of it. That was a really big deal for the customer and why he wanted the flap, as well. It took me a couple of prototypes to get the flap length and space between the pockets just right. There is plenty of room but still thin enough to carry comfortably in your front pocket. Bob

Thanks, Cheryl!

Thanks WScott, much appreciated.

This is the first project that I designed from scratch for someone else. There is certainly room for improvement but I am pretty happy with it. I am getting better, using a heated screw crease but still have a long way to go. Also, my corners need work and have a strategy for the next time. So here are the details: I used 3/4 oz. European veg-tan leather,colored with Fiebing's light brown, professional oil dye, reduced to a little more than 50%. The edges were coloured with Fiebing's, Show Brown at 100% and burnished with Gum. Conditioned with 100% Neatsfoot oil and finished with Fiebings Leather Balm with Atom Wax The wallet is hand stitched using 18/5 Barbour linen thread.

Looks great! Looks like I have another project to tackle. Thanks for sharing!

Jaw drops ... mind blowing!

Thanks for taking the time to reply. Much appreciated! Bob