thefanninator Report post Posted September 21, 2014 (edited) I love this Horween Essex. It smells great. Just a little thick but still worked out. It's one piece so I didn't have to stitch the bottom - way better than using two pieces. Lin Cable thread 9 stitches per inch. Rolled handles also hand stitched. The handles have 6mm leather cord inside. Fenice edge paint. Edited September 21, 2014 by thefanninator Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benlilly1 Report post Posted September 22, 2014 It looks great, Fanninator! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MonicaJacobson Report post Posted September 22, 2014 Those straps look great! Where'd you get the leather cord? I love the tote. I'd lean towards english bridle ends for the strap ends, but that's just personal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thefanninator Report post Posted September 22, 2014 (edited) I've never used any English bridle leather. Have to give it a try soon. Thanks! I got the leather cord at Leather Cord USA. http://www.leathercordusa.com/index.html Edited September 22, 2014 by thefanninator Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MonicaJacobson Report post Posted September 22, 2014 Whoops, sorry, I meant the shape of the ends, where your handle meets the tote, like this: http://hypebeast.com/2011/7/roberu-ground-leather-tote Of course, yours is sewn on much more thoroughly, and I realize more than 50% of tote handles are squared off. So yes, not a criticism, just personal preference. I wish I could say I had used english bridle leather. Hopefully in the next year. Thanks for the leather cord info, and thread info in the other thread. I appreciate it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thefanninator Report post Posted September 22, 2014 Oh right you mean English point ends... I need to get a punch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hi Im Joe Report post Posted September 22, 2014 That looks really nice fanninator! I also love the Essex leather. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jqtoms Report post Posted September 22, 2014 One day I will be able to create something so good! Great job! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Bill46 Report post Posted October 5, 2014 Yup ! This black bag does have more of a - been there, done that, look to it. Congratulations ! Thanx for your tips on sewing handles first, and too the vender outlet "Leather Cord USA" Can't wait to see more of your bags ! ---------------------Wild Bill46 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thefanninator Report post Posted October 5, 2014 Another source for leather cord is Endless Leather. It's in Germany and I think they only deal with business'. http://www.endlessleather.com/leather-cords/round-cords Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Bill46 Report post Posted October 5, 2014 Thanx Man ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
