Battery Box Cover Side Bag For My H-D Fat Bob

[Wolfye]

Hi,

This is my first leatherwork project since I joined Leatherworker.net and I thought I'd share how it's going.

First, I made a pattern, then cut out four pieces:

- back, including flap

- back reinforcing layer

- front

- gusset

I ran some tan leather dye around the edges of each piece.

Then I stitched the two back pieces together across the top of the back, made the holes where they will connect through to the battery box cover and put in brass grommets.

I punched holes around all the connecting edges (front, back and gusset)

Next I used a mexican braid to attach the gusset to the back - three thicknesses of leather - using gold coloured leather thonging.

Before starting to stitch the front onto the gusset, I hand stitched a buckle strap (and buckle) to the front piece.

At the moment, I'm completing the mexican braid around the front edge, attaching it to the gusset.

I've double (and triple) checked that it'll fit onto my motorcycle - and I'm having a ball - though it's a lot harder and more time consuming than I had thought it would be.

[benlilly1]

That's cool! We want to see it on the bike. Here's my version of a battery bra. It's one piece of leather and a snap... so no sewing. Some lace around the outside edge. It sits in a box. Very easy to do.

Edited July 3, 2013 by benlilly1

[David8386]

It looks nice especially for a first project. Gotta show it on the bike though.

David

[Wolfye]

That's cool! We want to see it on the bike. Here's my version of a battery bra. It's one piece of leather and a snap... so no sewing. Some lace around the outside edge. It sits in a box. Very easy to do.

Nice work on the battery bra. Do you have a picture of it on the bike? I'm guessing the battery is otherwise exposed?

It looks nice especially for a first project. Gotta show it on the bike though.

I'll be sure to post pics of it on the bike when it's done then!

[benlilly1]

It sits in a box and yes it's exposed. No photo. This was a prototype.

[Wolfye]

This is the bag with the front sewn on - I should have attached the belt strap before stitching it all together. I don't mind saying it was a real pain stitching that on afterwards

And here's the finished product, mounted on my bike through the four holes in the battery cover

[benlilly1]

That looks GREAT on the bike!!

[panku82]

That looks great and cool idea

[David8386]

Really sharp on the bike, nice ride too.

David

[Grimpixie]

That is a great side bag, awesome bike.

[Greybeard]

Dude, You Nailed it! Looks right at home.