A Terrible Way To Sew Up A Gusset

[OdinUK]

It looks great. If i did something like that id have had to make it a little wider to get my mitts in. It looks very classy.

[craftsman827]

I wonder if that type of stitching can be done using a sewing machine ?

Can the bag fit into the machine to get to the bottom of the gusset ?

By the way, BEAUTIFUL BAG. I HAND SEW EVERYTHING, SO i KNOW HOW PAINFUL & TIME CONSUMING IT CAN BE.

[MonicaJacobson]

@Odin, thank you! Yeah, there's something convenient about being female at times.

@Craftsman - Thanks! I would bet that you could. Or anyway, you could make the gusset a little wider. But I've never used a leather sewing machine, nor have I even seen one up close, so I'm not sure. I think the difficulty might be keeping it on there, since you can't exactly pin it.

[leatherquestions]

Looks Great, but, I too tried that once. It is a living hell while making and wonderful relaxation when done.

Tip

[TwinOaks]

That kind of gusset, where turning the bag inside out wouldn't help.....it just screams "Patcher machine". The only thing is getting a patcher to handle the larger thread like that.

** For reference, the patch machines (Singer 29, et al.) have a narrow arm and the feeding foot can swivel/sew 360 degrees, without moving the material. They typically have very small bobbins, too.

[MonicaJacobson]

Thank you, Tip. One of those things you do once, swear you're never do again, and then actually do it again, and wonder what possessed you. I haven't gotten to the second time yet, but I'm sure I'll get there.

@Mike - I had no idea such a machine existed. It sounds like a sweet sewing machine!

[tomstas]

Hello ,

I'm Tom from Belgium and I've been visiting this forum for over a year but never posted much, I'm learning so i mostly read everything on here.

This week I've made myself a messenger bag using the same stitching method as in this topic. I must say that it was time-consuming but not as difficult as I thought it would be.

The way I did it was starting with the left backside and stitched all the way down,then I stopped and left the thread with the needles in and then I did the same thing on the right backside with a second pair of needles and a new thread. After this was finished I did the bottom left and then the bottom right, continuing with the same thread.

The last step was the front ,again first the left and then the right side.

I used a stitching pony for the backsides and after that I found it easier to go on without the stiching pony. I layed the bag on my table.

I also have a adler old patcher (30-1 i think) with a lang arm and this sewing machine is ideal for this kind of stitching but it's needs consisting turning on the wheel to become a nice stitchin patron. I need to practice that...

That's all for now, maybe I'll start posting more from now on.

greetings from belgium

Edited September 1, 2014 by tomstas

[tomstas]

Here is my bag , i have another messenger which is based on monica's messenger bag(the one with the pinstriping ). I really like the things she makes so you can call me a fan

Edited September 1, 2014 by tomstas

[MonicaJacobson]

Tomstas, interesting, you started from the back and came forward? That takes some nerve. Generally speaking, I like to start with two even ends. With my luck, if I tried what you did, I'd end up with an inch leftover at the front. Your bag looks great! As long as one compensates for the trouble by charging more.... the look might even be worth it.

I'd love to see pictures of your other messenger bag, if you get a chance.

[tomstas]

hi Monica,

it took some math and carefull measuring to start from the back but it worked out fine. it was also first time I took my time to make this bag.

People say I am always running instead of walking. I try to calm down on my latest projects and that really shows at the end.

I'm uploading the picture of the first messenger bar . I had no experience in leatherworking . I only did a little piece of carving .

My teacher and I come up with the idea of doing some oldschool bag made out of one piece. One day i came on this site and found your bag and I really liked it.

I didn't wan't to steal your idea so I've put some of my own ideas in it. But I've to admit that the pinstriping is almost the same as yours, hope you take this as a compliment of your work.

The side are kept together using copper rivets, turned the other way , I had to fit a small anvil in the bag using some wood to get the desired hight

Edited September 1, 2014 by tomstas