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That seat is very impressive. I haven't developed that kind of patience yet .

I like the shoulder strap design, that is a nice idea. The butterfly design is great, too.

hey there papaleather - I am in the Atlanta area, too, and have been looking for some fellow leatherworkers to learn some new tricks. I'm fairly new myself and am learning as much as I can from the internet, but as you know sometimes it helps to sit with someone else and and do it with them.

I like that idea and am impressed. Is the rocker/handle on the bottom wet formed or have some sort of support built into the handle? My wine bottles don't stay full that long.

That is a wonderful idea and design!

That is a nice wallet. Is that a piece of clear plastic on the left side? May I ask how it is attached - sewn to the top piece only?

I think it is a great case.

That bag is very nice. My wife said she would be afraid to fly with it as everyone at the airport would be envious of that suitcase.

I think it is a wonderful case. I hope it works well for you.

Thank you all for the encouraging support. My original goal was to put a stitched border but I was so excited to finish I forgot to do that. My next project is in the works... I look forward to sharing it with y'all for more tips.

Honestly, George, I put the pens on a piece of paper and just designed around it. I wanted to make a zipper case, but my zippering skills are weak. I used the standard journal case for my outer cover with rounded lace as a wrap-around. The leaf button was found at a craft shop during a vacation.

Hello - I have followed this board for a while and have been working with the kits and packaged items. This is my first attempt at making a pattern and creating something, learning a lot more about leatherworking along the way. After reading "How to Make Leather Cases" by Al Stohlman, I thought "what can be so hard about that?" I can see several areas for improvement, but I am interested in feedback from others to see what I missed in my self-assessment. This was a gift for my wife, along with a few fountain pens. She loves it (which is all that matters to me)

That is a very nice bag. I am working on a sporran, also. Reading this post has inspired me to incorporate a knife pouch in the back