5 Spice
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Thanks Guys.
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Dopp Kit
5 Spice replied to Tim Schroeder's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
Great work! I often run the stitching guide on the reverse side of the stitch. Sometimes I'll use the chisels on the reverse side as well in order to maintain perfect spacing on the front and back of the piece. It isn't necessary to puncture all the way through the leather, just enough to give you something to aim for when piercing through with your awl. Tugadude is totally right about keeing your awl level and remembering the order of your needles. One miss-step and that stitch will stick out like a sore thumb. -
Looks pretty good for a first go!
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Completely hand stitched. Custom Brass, American walnut and maple handle, walnut and brass buckles (strap and breifcase). I've used Italian wool for the lining.
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Just delivered this case this week. Very happy client Comments and suggestions welcome. I'm always trying to make these better. Kai
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Beautiful work
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Work Boots With Tooled Uppers
5 Spice replied to Tim Schroeder's topic in Shoes, Boots, Sandals and Moccassins
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Tugadude, There aren't any pockets inside this brief. The customer was looking for a nice open interior so that how I left it. I did however put pockets on either end of the main gusset. You can see it in the second pic. On one side it's large enough for a phone or a set of keys, on the other I've divided the pocket into two, more suitable for pens and pencils. I'm glad you like the bag. Classy and whimsy is just what I'm after.
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Venator, for the wool lining, I always iron the fabric to some interlacing cut to the proper pattern. The edges are glued and rolled and then the entire piece is glues to the inside of the leather flap and stitched to the leather. All this is followed up with the edge dressing.
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I did make that handle, too. Rosewood and solid brass.Sometimes the briefcase is an excuse to incorporate a new piece of hardware. Often times the inspiration for a briefcase comes from the hardware. Originally I made that handle for another case, but it wasn't quite the right fit. The next one's is already in the works, though. PM me. I'd be interested in a piece of the Ziricote.
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Very well done, as always. Something to aspire to.
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Hi Monica,That's very kind of you to offer your husband's off-cuts. Does he know, or are you trying to clear some space for him? I've made several custom buckles and handles, but haven't used Ziricote yet. That may be very interesting.
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Thanks. I do have an Etsy store at https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/KaiVenemoreLuxuries
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This is my latest briefcase, designed for a client out east. I custom make all of the handles and large buckles for the bags and belts in my shop. This one is egyptian olive wood and solid brass. The flap is lined with italian wool. Gives it a nice flash when you open it up.
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Crazy Hat Band Wings
5 Spice replied to a2jacketpatches's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
Beautiful work. -
I've been experimenting with some briefcase ideas, incorporating some of my hand-made brass and exotic wood handles and hardware. This one is also lined with an Italian wool men's suit material. Simple single gusset brief, but I've adopted/adapted the rod look from the music breifcases. Great littel bag, and with the brass and Purpleheart handle, it really is nice to carry. Overall I'm quite happy with it, though I think that the leather would be more suited to a turned bag...that'll be next on my list.
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Looks great. I like the contrast colour for the lining, too. Nice work.
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Messenger Bag
5 Spice replied to rosiart's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
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My Newest Wallet !
5 Spice replied to Leprechaunleather's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
Im a fan of those rivets, too. Great minimalist wallet. -
Beautiful work. -
My First Dabbling. Thoughts?
5 Spice replied to 5 Spice's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
Biugorange, Here are a couple of pics of the reverse of the card holders: -
From the album: Card holders
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From the album: Card holders
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Great looking briefcase. Love the shape of the cardholder.
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Lovely briefcase
