White Motorcycle Bags.

[shadowryder]

Well i was asked a few weeks ago by a buddy of mine to make a set of white leather bags for his wifes motorcycle,{christmas pressie} the bags are now made but here is a quick "how I did it"

First using his measurements I made up a dummy bag from cardboard.

I then opened out the dummy and laid it flat on my skin,I used 2.5mm dyed thru shoulder for this job.

I then marked out the shape on the back of the skin and cut them out.

Once everything was cut out I then using white calf lace proceeded to lace up the bags using triple loop lacing on the seams and plain old applique on the corners of the lids.

When all that was done I fitted 1 inch straps with buckles n keepers on the front of the bags and used double loop lacing to edge the lids.

Made a tool roll from the left overs so a satisfactory job all round,buddy is well pleased.

[benlilly1]

Hi Shadowryder, When you say dyed through do you mean it was already dyed for you? And if it was where did you get it? Is it upholstery leather? Nice job! Hope your business is going well.

[shadowryder]

Hi Benlilly,

I did make a mistake its not shoulder,yeah it is already dyed thru butt split weight is 6/7 ounce and it is a very firm leather and is bought in 18 to 22 ft hides,the tannery do it in various colours,

I got it here,http://www.jwoodleathers.co.uk/whole-butt-splits.html

I think the shipping to the U.S. may be a bit hefty though,LOL!!!

thanks for your wishes,

JJ

[Spinner]

Hey JJ,

Nice work brother! And here I remember not that long ago sending you some lace so you could practice and look at you now!

You've definitely stepped up your game in a short amount of time. Cheers!

Chris

[David8386]

Very nice work, don't see white bags very often so she should not loose her bike in the parking lot anywhere. Any way craftsmanship is great and they came out very nice. Thanks for posting it

David

[shadowryder]

Hey Chris,

How ya doing Brother,I appreciate what you did for me back then buddy,really helped me out man.

I found a supplier in the UK for the latigo and calf lace at prices I can afford,would love to start using the roo lace but only one place for it in UK and dam its expensive,And my buyers will not pay the prices for it.

I just found a guy this week can supply me with 6/7 oz natural veg tan for $4 sq/ft so I am gonna up my game a bit n try some basic tooling and other lacing.

Watch this space LOL!!!!

David,thanks for your comments buddy,

laters

JJ

[Beaverslayer]

shadowryder,

Very nice looking bag, love the color.

Have you considered buying whole roo hides, dying it yourself, then cutting your own lace? It is far most cost effective than buying pre-made lace.

[shadowryder]

shadowryder,

Very nice looking bag, love the color.

Have you considered buying whole roo hides, dying it yourself, then cutting your own lace? It is far most cost effective than buying pre-made lace.

Would have to agree its a great idea but i do not have the initial outlay to afford a Roo hide my friend,where possible I tend only to buy as much as i need for the job I,m doing.

love your work by the way,I would rather braid/lace than stitch the jobs i am doing.

So much more satisfying.

laters.