RidgebackCustoms Report post Posted June 1 Just finished the latest tote bag. The construction design is my own. I wanted something I didn't have to sew; someone without extensive leather skills could build and therefore repair; something unique; and something that gave me a large blank canvas to tool and experiment with. I've sold a handful of them, but they didn't get as much traction as I would have hoped. If there's interest, I've been debating whether it would be worth the time to digitize the pattern and provide it to the leathercraft community. Thank you. -Ben Little Ridgeback Customs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylonRigging Report post Posted June 1 I like the size, shape, design, the finger cutouts for 'Grab Bag' . and you should digi. pattern it. That bag can be no-sew primitive Grab bag, or easy go different directions for the maker. It could be sewn, plus use the lacing and rivet points as added accent, or even with lining, pockets, removable shoulder strap...etc. . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert03241 Report post Posted June 2 Thats very nice good job Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted June 2 That is a very cool design and highly modifiable, maybe rethink your handle area a bit it doesn't look very comfortable to hold with a full load. or add a strap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Reaper Report post Posted June 2 I made a set of large saddle bags using that method. Gotta be careful with the weight going in it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RidgebackCustoms Report post Posted June 2 9 hours ago, Bert03241 said: Thats very nice good job Thank you! 3 hours ago, chuck123wapati said: maybe rethink your handle area a bit it doesn't look very comfortable to hold with a full load. or add a strap. The brass knuckle design is more form than function lol. A little uncomfortable and probably not reasonable for someone petite. I have another version that is a more traditional handle and I include a removable shoulder strap with both designs. 46 minutes ago, Doc Reaper said: Gotta be careful with the weight going in it Biggest problem I've heard back on (from family) is that the bag tends to pop open when overfilled because the handle closure is magnetic. Not a deal breaker, but been thinking of upping the magnetic force on the standard handle and seeing if that helps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cattleman Report post Posted July 13 I really like the tooling... A little antique would really make it pop! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RidgebackCustoms Report post Posted July 16 On 7/13/2024 at 5:36 PM, Cattleman said: I really like the tooling... A little antique would really make it pop! Thank you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
