Custom Satchel

[oscar621]

I've been quietly watching and learning from everyone here for over a year and I've finally made something I like enough to share - so thanks to all of you for your ideas and suggestions that you share every day.

This is a gift for a friend who is retiring from the military in a month or so. The patches on the front are for units he served in and the ones on the back are places he's been.

12"x16"x4 built from 6/7oz Triple C leather and hand stitched. Please feel free to critique and make suggestions for either design or process improvements.

[zfcjr67]

That is a neat design.

Is it rigid and do you have dividers inside?

[oscar621]

Thanks. The veg tan leather holds its shape pretty well but definately isn't rigid. It doesn't have any dividers or pockets inside and that's good since I maxed out my abilities putting it together in the right order as it was.

[MikeG]

A great idea and well executed. It's a beautiful satchel. How long have you been doing leatherwork? If it's just a year, you're a very quick learner!

[lightningad]

Now that is a lovely looking bag. Great design and execution. well done.

[Paulsleather]

I like your gusset construction, Oscar. The bag has a look of solid quality to it that you should be proud of. Keep at it !

[oscar621]

Thanks for the kind comments. Mike, it has been about a year, I've been blessed with a local harness maker (who grew up Amish) who has been super patient answering questions and helping me figure things out. I got started to make myself a holster I couldn't find anywhere else and discovered a creative streak I didn't know I had.

[texback]

Very nice work.

[MonicaJacobson]

Wow, this is a gorgeous bag. One of my favorites I've seen. I love the original way you put it together.