Higgy Report post Posted March 22, 2010 I got some advice to try sewing more and riveting less. I did not totally refrain from using rivets but I used a lot less on this bag. It is a little larger than the ones I have made in the past. I like the edges on this one better than the last one I posted. Tell me what you think and what I can do to improve it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyL1 Report post Posted March 22, 2010 I got some advice to try sewing more and riveting less. I did not totally refrain from using rivets but I used a lot less on this bag. It is a little larger than the ones I have made in the past. I like the edges on this one better than the last one I posted. Tell me what you think and what I can do to improve it. That's really nice! I was browsing your gallery too and saw your Tippman. Is it hard to hold the layers together when sewing the bottom corners of the gusset to the front & back panels? I haven't set my machine up just yet so any info on how to go about machine sewing my bags up is appreciated. I use 5/6 oz double shoulder. I bet if I go with a lighter weight/different cut it's not too hard, as of now the leather I use is fairly stiff. -Andy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abn Report post Posted March 22, 2010 That looks professional-grade to me... I wouldn't change a thing! I'd be ecstatic if I could create or own a bag that nice. Congrats! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3DArcher Report post Posted March 22, 2010 That's a nice bag. What kind of leather is that? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dscott Report post Posted March 22, 2010 nice bag looks great Dscott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rdb Report post Posted March 22, 2010 Well done, higgy! Edges look better. That bag would look good with welting. Try that next. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Higgy Report post Posted March 22, 2010 Yes, that is the hardest part for me. I usually go one stitch at a time around the corners. Stiffer leather is more difficult. You just have to make the leather curve without cutting the corner. If the leather is really stiff, I just curve it enough for the one stitch and then curve a little more as I go. Using binder clips to hold it helps also. That's really nice! I was browsing your gallery too and saw your Tippman. Is it hard to hold the layers together when sewing the bottom corners of the gusset to the front & back panels? I haven't set my machine up just yet so any info on how to go about machine sewing my bags up is appreciated. I use 5/6 oz double shoulder. I bet if I go with a lighter weight/different cut it's not too hard, as of now the leather I use is fairly stiff. -Andy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Higgy Report post Posted March 22, 2010 Thanks! OK - what is welting? I will have to google it to find out. Well done, higgy! Edges look better. That bag would look good with welting. Try that next. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Higgy Report post Posted March 22, 2010 Thanks, David. Did you see the picture of my sewing machine with the spool of thread with a plastic bag over it? Your suggestion works great! nice bag looks great Dscott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Higgy Report post Posted March 22, 2010 Thanks. It is 4/5 oz chrome tanned. I got a great deal on it at Tandy. I bought two whole sides for $29 a piece. The liner is suede splits about 3 oz. That's a nice bag. What kind of leather is that? Thank you! That looks professional-grade to me... I wouldn't change a thing! I'd be ecstatic if I could create or own a bag that nice. Congrats! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
