Members MonicaJacobson Posted June 12, 2014 Members Report Posted June 12, 2014 My latest bag messenger bag. There's definitely something terribly convenient about working with pre-dyed and finished leather! 4 oz. oil tanned leather, all hand stitched. Any criticism welcome; I know I've made some mistakes in the design, etc. Cheers, Monica Quote http://monicajacobson.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/TrimGoTrix?ref=si_shop
Members Yetiusmc Posted June 13, 2014 Members Report Posted June 13, 2014 I like it a lot. Simplistic and has an old world feel to me. Well done! Quote
Members ReneeCanady Posted June 13, 2014 Members Report Posted June 13, 2014 (edited) I completely agree with Yeti. Took the words right out of my mouth lol. Edited June 13, 2014 by ReneeCanady Quote www.facebook.com/alteredleather
Members bluesman1951 Posted June 13, 2014 Members Report Posted June 13, 2014 Monica, Hi ! I dont see any of the mistakes you spoke of . I do a lot of hand sewing and use a bonded 346 left twist thread from Texas threads.What are you using . This bag is clean and eye appealing, efficient with the pockets inside . I would suggest on facebook look in the search bar for HERZ they are extraordinary bag makers . Then type :vintage Swiss army bags their speciality is bags 100 years old well done and very cool . I hope you enjoy my suggestion and are inspired to make more bags .Thank you for sharing your work I enjoyed seeing it . Quote
Members MonicaJacobson Posted June 13, 2014 Author Members Report Posted June 13, 2014 Thank you, Renee and Yetiusmc! Bluesman, I started using Tiger thread, and it's everything everybody claims it is. Very nice to use, and knitting together in a herringbone pattern. I've never heard of Texas thread, but that doesn't mean anything, as I haven't heard of a lot of things. if you mean these bags ( http://www.herz-bag.jp/webshop/products/detail51.html ), yes, those are quite amazing! Thank you for bringing them to my attention! Monica Quote http://monicajacobson.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/TrimGoTrix?ref=si_shop
Members WScott Posted June 13, 2014 Members Report Posted June 13, 2014 I like it a lot! The stitching looks good, nice leather and bag's design is classic and timeless I am a Tiger thread junkie as well, love the stuff Quote
Members MonicaJacobson Posted June 14, 2014 Author Members Report Posted June 14, 2014 Thank you, Duane and WScott. WScott, I was really convinced to use Tiger thread when someone (WildBill, I think), could actually tell I wasn't using it from pictures. Heh. And I'm glad I switched, it's literally twice as easy to sew with. And not really more expensive, either. Quote http://monicajacobson.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/TrimGoTrix?ref=si_shop
Members WScott Posted June 14, 2014 Members Report Posted June 14, 2014 Well you are doing some real nice work And it isn't just the thread, you have some great skill! Quote
Members MonicaJacobson Posted June 15, 2014 Author Members Report Posted June 15, 2014 Thank you, WScott, that is kind of you. I spent a year doing things without books, help, and trying to not buy tools, and when I finally joined this forum, I felt bad for wasting so much time. Seeing what you guys make is so helpful! I haven't really seen much of your work, but I did like the laptop case. The lining looks like it was a real pain. I haven't had the gumption to try something with any kind of lining, yet. Quote http://monicajacobson.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/TrimGoTrix?ref=si_shop
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