Reginald Report post Posted October 21, 2013 This is actually my first post here, despite being a member for a while and learning a lot from the forum. This project wouldn't have been possible without this site. Anyway, here's the weekend bag I just completed. It's unlined, fully saddle stitched with matte nickel hardware, and hand-dyed veg tan handles and straps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benlilly1 Report post Posted October 21, 2013 I love it!! You need to post more often!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forbeskm Report post Posted October 21, 2013 Great Job! I want! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
veedub3 Report post Posted October 21, 2013 Very Nice! I am in the starting stages of one. I just sat down today to do a pattern. I hop mine is as nice as yours. Karina Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoubleC Report post Posted October 21, 2013 beautiful bag. Cheryl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Basically Bob Report post Posted October 22, 2013 Wow! You, sir, nailed that one! Great job and I hope you continue to share. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackd942 Report post Posted October 22, 2013 Nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndersenLeather Report post Posted October 22, 2013 That is a very nice looking bag! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reginald Report post Posted October 22, 2013 Thanks for the kind words everyone! Glad you like it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sona Report post Posted October 22, 2013 wow that´s a really nice bag! I also think you should post more often. At least if such a beauty like this comes out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyL1 Report post Posted October 22, 2013 Man that is nice work! Well done! Andy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EmbossingDieCompany Report post Posted October 26, 2013 Very nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trevor Report post Posted October 26, 2013 Very nice Reginald. How did you line the bag ?? or is it unlined? I think you'll find a few copycats on this site will want a bag like that in there collection. I too would like to copy. Did you hand sew or machine?? Well done and cheers for sharing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reginald Report post Posted October 28, 2013 Very nice Reginald. How did you line the bag ?? or is it unlined? I think you'll find a few copycats on this site will want a bag like that in there collection. I too would like to copy. Did you hand sew or machine?? Well done and cheers for sharing. The bag is unlined. I saw a similar bag that was also unlined and the leather had a nice soft suede flesh side so it works fine. It just has extra strips where the straps and zipper are attached to make the construction easier. I don't have a leather sewing machine, so mine is all hand sewn. I would have been finished months ago otherwise! Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eemo Report post Posted November 1, 2013 very nice. Familiar look... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Undeadzombiehunter Report post Posted November 1, 2013 Very nice job. The stitching looks great and the design beautifully executed. The leather selection, design features and stitching color work very nicely together. Are the two dorsal seams a deliberate feature or a necessity due the the size of or shape of the hide? Either way it works. What leather is it? Tony Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wearthefoxhat Report post Posted November 5, 2013 Wow....I really love it... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
knazim Report post Posted November 5, 2013 This is fantastic. Design looks nice and practical. Color selection really works well. Overall very well designed and executed. Regards KN Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paulsleather Report post Posted November 21, 2013 Wow, you nailed that one. It has a casual yet very refined style to it. We'll done sir! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evandailey Report post Posted December 5, 2013 This is actually my first post here, despite being a member for a while and learning a lot from the forum. This project wouldn't have been possible without this site. Anyway, here's the weekend bag I just completed. It's unlined, fully saddle stitched with matte nickel hardware, and hand-dyed veg tan handles and straps. Would you happen to have a pattern for this bag or some in-process photos? I am about to attempt making something similar myself and am trying to get my head wrapped around how all the different parts go together on different style bags. Specifically sequencing of stitching which seams first. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ramrod Report post Posted December 25, 2013 wow! that is a beauty. you've nailed exactly what i want to make for myself. i started a bag similar to this about 5 years ago and got bogged down in the details. it started out as kind of a duluth trading AWOL duffel bag, but as i said, it didn't get finished. you reinspired me. i love this bag. um.....yeah....we need more pistures. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reginald Report post Posted January 5, 2014 Very nice job. The stitching looks great and the design beautifully executed. The leather selection, design features and stitching color work very nicely together. Are the two dorsal seams a deliberate feature or a necessity due the the size of or shape of the hide? Either way it works. What leather is it? Tony Thanks for the kind words! The seams are there to add some visual interest to the sides of the bag, but they also conveniently hold the D rings for the handles and allowed me to cut pieces for the sides much more efficiently than I would have been able to. I made this from scrap pieces I got from a leather countertop installation so cutting each side in 3 pieces allowed me to waste far less material. I don't actually remember what the leather is exactly. It was originally ordered over a year ago, but it's from Springfield Leather Co. and about 4/5 oz. Probably in their upholstery leathers section. Would you happen to have a pattern for this bag or some in-process photos? I am about to attempt making something similar myself and am trying to get my head wrapped around how all the different parts go together on different style bags. Specifically sequencing of stitching which seams first. I don't have a pattern, but the sides/ends are trapezoids and the bottom is a rectangle so it shouldn't be too hard to make as long as you make sure the lengths of your edges end up the same. I'll add some photos of the construction. Most difficult parts: -The tabs that hold the d rings on the ends because the leather is 2 layers there and the zipper makes it uneven without some extra work. -The straps on the ends. Sewing through the strap, strap holder, 2 layers of bag leather with the hardware piece in the way was very slow going. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reginald Report post Posted January 7, 2014 Some in progress photos: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccottie Report post Posted January 14, 2014 Awsome, I am new also and learning alot from the Forum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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