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My latest work, a Indiana Jones inspired, vintage leather suitcase.

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Incredible work! I really like the step by step pics you showed. Really nice. John

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Very nice. I too, think your step-by-step montage was well done. And very helpful too. OVerall, a beautiful project.

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Very nice

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Awesome project! I love the lining... Think I saw the same stuff in a 1965 Mustang trunk. :thumbsup:

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Wow, that is gorgeous. How long did it take? Also, what is the name for that cross/X stitch and how can I find out how to do it? I know, rookie question, sorry in advance.

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First of all - that is awesome !

What did you use for the wood framework?

And how heavy is the finished empty suitcase.?

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Thx for the compliments everyone! I’m quite pleased with how this project turned out. It took a long time to make though! I quess 2 to 3 months in my spare time, although a lot of that time went into figuring out HOW to actually make this suitcase. I quess making a second suitcase would go much faster now I know what to do step by step. @ Scootinnc, that stitch is a simple cross stitch, something like this: http://youtu.be/jFBAwFjLhHo. For the wooden frame I used regular construction wood from a local hardware store, in Holland we call it 'vuren hout', it’s imported from Scandinavia, sorry I don’t know the wood’s name in english, spruce perhaps? Anyway, its 20x30 mm in cross-section.

The weight of the suitcase is 4.5 kg, not ideal for taking along on an airplane, but hey, it’s primarily a thing to look at for me anyway. I quess I’d use a little less thick leather next time, because most of the weight is definitely
in the leather. I think I used 2mm thick leather (because that’s what I had), but 1mm would do just fine and save a lot of weight. If anyone wants to know how I made the vintage look, take a look at this video:
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Well done, Jelle! A true representation of a bygone era. Now how about whipping us up a vintage 1932 Stutz Bearcat to go with it! Looks great!

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Wow, way-super-cool! Thanks for including the step-by-step pictures!

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