bike tool bag

[gearsmithy]

I'm still getting the hang of hand sewing. I used a hand-fabricated high-density polyethyene shell on this, which added a whole nother dimension to construction. I made this 3 times trying to get the dye right, eventually I invented a new resist that allows me to do dye jobs like this quickly. All feedback welcome.

[MatthewD]

I like it a lot.. just wondering on the man hours on this one..

[Johanna]

Hey, Gearsmithy- I like the contrast between the black and natural leather. Pretty snazzy. Want me to move this to the "show off" section?

Johanna

[gearsmithy]

MatthewD,

Thanks, I have no idea how many hours are in this. I've messed it up a few times and had to start from scratch. The shell was something that i've never done before so i had to figure out how to fabricate plastic. I think in the end I'm charging the customer for 10 total hours of work. In actuality I probably spent closer to 25 but I don't charge for my mistakes and i don't charge for things I've never done before (i.e. the shell).

Johanna,

Sure! I never know where to put things

[outcast]

Awesome bag! I really like the contrast between the dark & natural colors. I have the same trouble with those type of dye jobs. Care to share your secret recipe for resist?

outcast

[Cecil]

The workmanship is beautiful. I to am interested in your recipe for the resist.

[Beaverslayer]

Very nice looking, I especially like the lacing.

Ken

[gearsmithy]

thanks everyone!

outcast, I posted it in dye's and finishes a while ago. Check it out http://www.leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=2529