My Best Satchel So Far...

[lightningad]

thanks for the encouraging comments.

To answer a few points....I have used contrast stitches on some of my other bags, but for this one my sister-in-law (for its now hers) wanted it matching.

The edges were burnished as best i could with just beeswax and a rounded wooden burnisher. It starts off looking quite nice but after a few days it seems to soak into the leather. Hopefully it will help stop moisture being absorbed. I will be looking into getting some edge paint for future projects.

In fact, i've just remembered - i made the shoulder pad as an afterthought, and used a different leather for the underside, then dyed it with a dark brown fiebings dye to help bind the two edges colourwise. Having seen the result, If i had not already beeswaxed the edges i would have tried dyeing all the edges as it does look better....live and learn!!

I think the stitch marker i have is 7 stitches to the inch...

Tom - what foil are you refering to?

[Jimbob]

Nice bag, very solid and cool design, like the magnet buckle deal....well done!

Have to make my dear daughter a simular like college bag soon....she is leaving the nest for good...szzzz....they grow sooo fast.

As been said, you done well !!!

James

[jbossartcustomgunleather]

That is very nice work!

[Invasion]

another Adam! hello!!

thanks for the kind words.

The leather is not veg-tan but something i got from Leprevo.co.uk called Dyed Thru Full Butt. So i didn't have to colour the leather at all.

The buckles and magnetic catches also came from leprevo. The closure was made by using two leather strips sewn back to back, with a magnetic catch on one side and a standard buckle further up the strip and mounted on the other side of the strip . This buckle attatches to the billet strap as normal and allows the position to be altered if required.

this might show it a bit better.

I got my maker stamp from LWLeatherworks.com (http://www.etsy.com/.../LWleatherworks) - they also advertise and post on this forum.

adam

Hi Adam great name

I thought it might of been pre dyed can I ask how much that set you back and how many square feet you got for the price ? I'm just about to order a double butt from Abbey england for a belt, dog collars and leads. I was going to order last Monday; but funds were a bit short. How did you find it to work with compared to the normal veg tan ?

Love the idea of the magnetic catch mixed with buckles and appreciate the pic to makes things clear

[lightningad]

I think i paid approx £50 for around 20-22sqft. (plus tax and shipping etc!) its much firmer than the veg tan i have used before, and you need to be careful not to scratch the surface. i found it really pleasant to work with.

i'm not sure if the butt youre refering to is quite the same kind of leather. I think the sort used for leads and collars tend to be an oily leather, whereas the one i used had more of a painted surface.

[Invasion]

I think i paid approx £50 for around 20-22sqft. (plus tax and shipping etc!) its much firmer than the veg tan i have used before, and you need to be careful not to scratch the surface. i found it really pleasant to work with.

i'm not sure if the butt youre refering to is quite the same kind of leather. I think the sort used for leads and collars tend to be an oily leather, whereas the one i used had more of a painted surface.

I always seem to manage to mark the surface...I think maybe I should keep my work bench cleaner!

The double butt I'm going to order is a Abbey bridle butt

Adam