Hi Im Joe Report post Posted September 12, 2014 Hello Eveyrone, Here's a red tote bag I made for my mom. The last project I posted was a canvas and leather tote. I used that project as a trial run for this all leather tote bag. This bag has a duck cotton lining with an internal pocket. It also has an external zipper pocket and zipper top closure. My mom likes cross body bags so I made the strap so she could wear it this way. A couple things I learned: Zipper top closures are a pain in the ass. I have to figure out some better ways to get it done and have a cleaner look. Top stitching around the top of the bag is a bitch. I should have top stitched it from the inside to the outside instead of the other way around. I definitely made some errors with this bag but I feel like I learned a lot and the next one will be even better because of it. Thanks for looking! Let me know what you like and how I could do better. Joe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
builderofstuff Report post Posted September 12, 2014 Looks really good. I'd like to get into making more bags, my wife has a purse addiction so it would be a great excuse to make stuff and keep her happy. What weight leather did you use? Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hi Im Joe Report post Posted September 12, 2014 (edited) Thank you! Leather is 2.6oz according to the supplier. It felt insanely thin. But it worked out really well and turning it was a piece of cake due to its lightweight. Edited September 12, 2014 by Hi Im Joe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rohn Report post Posted September 12, 2014 Looks great Joe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hi Im Joe Report post Posted September 12, 2014 Looks great Joe. Thanks Rohn! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thefanninator Report post Posted September 12, 2014 Good work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hi Im Joe Report post Posted September 12, 2014 Good work! Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billybopp Report post Posted September 12, 2014 Looks darn nice! ill B Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie1968 Report post Posted September 13, 2014 looks like it would be a booger to assemble! But you did an awesome job!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hi Im Joe Report post Posted September 13, 2014 Looks darn nice! ill B Thanks billy! looks like it would be a booger to assemble! But you did an awesome job!! Thank you so much! It definitely was not the easiest to assemble. But I learned a lot! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tatehunt Report post Posted September 14, 2014 Nice job! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hi Im Joe Report post Posted September 15, 2014 Nice job! Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MonicaJacobson Report post Posted September 15, 2014 Very nice! Sure, it needs a little bit of improvement, but it's remarkably good! You bags are getting better and better at an impressive rate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hi Im Joe Report post Posted September 15, 2014 Very nice! Sure, it needs a little bit of improvement, but it's remarkably good! You bags are getting better and better at an impressive rate. Thanks Monica! Working with liners is like a whole new world. It definitely adds a level of complexity. However, it is kind of nice because it covers a lot up as well! Dual edged sword I guess. I think next I'll do a gussetted bag and see how it comes out. Should be fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbob Report post Posted September 17, 2014 Wooha Nelly now we are talking.....you are getting better in a hurry !!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hi Im Joe Report post Posted September 17, 2014 Wooha Nelly now we are talking.....you are getting better in a hurry !!!!!! Thanks jimbob. Practice makes perfect. That and making mistakes (aka learning experiences). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leese Report post Posted October 31, 2014 Looks good. Keep up the good work! Yup, with practice each one gets better (and a little easier) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
