andystevens Report post Posted January 12, 2010 (edited) I have not posted any pictures for a couple of years so I thought I would jump back on this train. This is a zipper top briefcase I just finished. Thanks for looking, Andy Stevens Edited January 12, 2010 by andystevens Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruce johnson Report post Posted January 12, 2010 Andy, Doesn't look like the picture attached. Looking forward to seeing it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimDreamer Report post Posted January 12, 2010 Very nice! I just love the basketweave stamp. The inverted initials are a very nice touch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crystal Report post Posted January 12, 2010 Please don't wait a few more years to post more pictures! Beautifully done! Crystal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hidepounder Report post Posted January 12, 2010 Beautiful job Andy! There are several things I really like about this. First, I really like taking a border and converting it into a floral. It adds a lot of interest. Also I like it that you took the basketweave all the way into the floral without adding a border stamp to make the transition....I just think it is a cleaner and more professional look. Edges and stitching look great also. Very professionally done! Bobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbird Report post Posted January 12, 2010 This is very good work thanks for sharing it with us. Josh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted January 12, 2010 That is an excellent looking briefcase, nice swiveling and impressive (!) tooling!!!! I have one minor concern and that is the silver spots/rivets where the handles are attached to the bag. Are they really necssary?? I'd like to remove or streamline them better into the design as of now they drag things down a bit BECAUSE this clearly is the work of a true craftsman and they look a bit like they were thrown in just because. The KISS rule (keep it stupid simple) tells me you'd been far better off without them or having a more discreete spot/rivet. Hmmm I also use some photography rules when looking upon things. Another solution could be to have silver conchos or other beautiful details to balance things incorporated to the whole designconcept wich is working a bit away from the kiss rule and make it awsome kinda blinged look to it. Just my .50 cents. The work is absolutely great and I envy those floral skills!!! Don't wait two years for next post, I love the bag!!! Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmace Report post Posted January 12, 2010 I really like it. How did you do the interior? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King's X Report post Posted January 12, 2010 Dude, that is absolutely beautiful. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Storm Report post Posted January 13, 2010 Really awesome piece of work! Stunning!! Storm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freak Report post Posted January 13, 2010 I think Storm took the words rite out of my mouth, STUNNING !!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azcowboy Report post Posted January 13, 2010 Very nice, you have mad skills!!! Something to aspire for... Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CitizenKate Report post Posted January 13, 2010 Beautiful, Andy. Hope we don't have to wait that long for the next one. I especially like to see nice deep impressions on the basket weave stamping. Kate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruce johnson Report post Posted January 13, 2010 Andy, Yep, what they all said before me. Great work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gtwister09 Report post Posted January 13, 2010 Andy, Ditto for me... Like Bob I am a great fan in the use of other elements such as the florals for borders and tying that into designs. Great work. Regards, Ben Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andystevens Report post Posted January 13, 2010 I really like it. How did you do the interior? The interior is open no dividers with a series of different sized pockets on the side sewn to the liner this was all done according to the clients needs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
