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very nice alpha!

33? I've never been good with remembering ages. Or birthdays.

It wouldn't have to be anywhere as big as these but this was what first came to mind From https://www.instagram.com/p/BNtE2fcj5iP/

Thanks guys. Great to get specific answers!

Would you say long term storage falls under this or just during carry use? Thanks paul

Carry and storing might be different?

What if the bottom also had a flap? Like hair stylist scissor bags?

I always wondered about the "waterproof" pig suede advertised as bag liners being used like this. I've also seen it used as a sandal top sole so it doesn't absorb sweat?

Just a thought, if saw dust and debris are a regular issue, maybe leave the front open so a quick blast of air would clear it out?

Unlined and rough towards the tools? That's a good thought yin, but what oils are both good for leather and tools?

I wanted to ask about this topic too for making tool covers. Is it okay to store tools in Veg tan things like this or just use for travel purposes?

All very good points yin, I was just bringing up the point of assigning values and price tags is not as clear cut as to be defined in how something was stitched. That "saddle stitching should always be priced more than machine stitching" may not always apply. Not where the topic started but I saw enough of that subject change to put together 2 cents of my own.

^that is beautiful. And luggage is one of the few things the durability of handstitching would be worth spending more on. Not the original topic of calling machine stitched hand made or not but I do think about this stuff: Leather is an odd thing these days. Do I need a dopp kit that will last me 40 years if I recondition it every 6 months? Will I pay more for the industrable nature of handstitching in a zippered pen case as opposed to a machine stitched one? Anything I personally am hand stitching, probably doesn't NEED to be industructable. I don't have a machine but I shouldn't be inflating the cost of an eye glasses sleeve because it has industructable saddle stitching. It's not like a bifold wallet NEEDS to be strong enough to keep me from falling off a horse like saddle stitched stuff is designed to.

Do you mean like "with the single chisel set you have it's hard to line up the angled holes when you have to flip the project over? I have seen that some pricking irons can be purchased with a reverse set as well https://www.amazon.com/Leather-Pricking-Lacing-Stitching-Piercing/dp/B01MZH91I7 (i havn't tried those it just came up in a search)

I was giving this a try and how do you hold the tiny strap cutter blades for stropping? just pinch them?

I've seen thin washi style tape used to space the zipper/glue/lining and then removed for stitching.

I don't think I've seen card slots with a convex curve before. Very interesting!

Dang rossr these are getting better and better

Thanks brian! Good luck with the bull! No worries on time, I am so very thankful already. I appreciate everything you've done and are willing to do for others Some more info if it helps -my wife hates non zippered, so I will definitely have to start practicing before this purse. -I really don't mind hand stitching, I'm just not very good at keeping the awl aligned for the rear of the stitches -your bags look amazing! -Did you see my critique thread? I need a lot of practice at a lot of things so I'll be trying some smaller projects to get better before I cut up large enough pieces for this purse - this design has 2 straps? -love the phone pocket. I hadn't even considered rivets for that part but it makes a lot of sense. -the design kind of reminds me of the convention bag I made to get artist signatures, before I learned how to stitch anything, so i designed it around existing light weight comic boxes -I'll look out for a dimmer switch! If you really do want to try a mock up that would be amazing! Mike

Even if the clam/pony/etc isn't holding the project, it can bring up to the correct height and hold the tiny clamp/clip/mold that is holding your project.

Can't purchase at the moment, but maybe others would like my initial thought: would any of the scrap pieces be big enough for sandal soles?

Was hesitant to show the notebook one I carry, it's one of my first stitched projects. We used to have to use a key card for a security gate so I made something I could slip the card in and out from a seat belted position and the wallet stays in the pocket.

wow the layering is complex. well done!

something that combines old and new

Well...we'll see how this turns out It's inspired by rare&sundry's bifold style