Hello!

[BWeiss]

Nice work. that first is a monster!

I got some Horween swatch samples. They mail them out free - just ask.

I already got my samples they have some amazing Chromexcels!

They look great and very durable. My only comment is with regards to the third picture. I noticed you stitched across the leather handle straps. I would not have done that because it creates a perfourated line in the strap which could be a possible point of weakness if the straps are flexed over time. The vertical and lower stitching, and the rivet looks very sturdy and would be more than adequate. Just my opinion.

Thanks! I really did not see the harm since it is nearly 12oz strapping, thanks for the advice though!

[Jimbob]

Nice work, kinda raw and down to earth, like that....leather is a simple product and sometimes it makes sense to create simple things from it....

Looks like your bags will last for ever....U need to slow down on that maple leave stamped all over your stuff....hahaha...

Great work, show us some more !!!

Jimboob

[BWeiss]

Nice work, kinda raw and down to earth, like that....leather is a simple product and sometimes it makes sense to create simple things from it....

Looks like your bags will last for ever....U need to slow down on that maple leave stamped all over your stuff....hahaha...

Great work, show us some more !!!

Jimboob

Thanks, Jim I am VERY attracted to the rustic nature of leather I feel everyone has a attraction to difference styles, I like for my goods to last for a lifetime and become that eye catching thing in an outfit. I started my company to provide such items made from USA leather and attention to detail yet hold that handcrafted look. Maple leaf stays, I love it

[BWeiss]

Black suede lined wristlet

I make these copper buckles myself on an anvil, the tongues are rolled copper then the seam is ground and polished out.

Pig lined sheath

Know how hard it is to find Roman style sandals in a size 14 W? so I made my own

I have removed the 'BWeiss' from my goods and went with just the leaf as my labeling.

Edited October 9, 2014 by BWeiss

[BWeiss]

First satchel I ever made:

1pc construction using copper rivets, it is my personal bag and I know it is simple...I LOVE simple(is draws attention to details)

Yes, this is me:

Edited October 9, 2014 by BWeiss

[BWeiss]

Second satchel:

[BWeiss]

Some people don't get my styling, some people do...that is all that matters when making functional art. I design and make all my own patterns, I learn something new everyday and that is what I strive for, to better myself and provide down to earth, well made goods that won't fall apart.

[MonicaJacobson]

Well, you certainly have a certain blatant, down to earth, aggressive style going. Your stuff is easily recognizable and chunky, which is cool. I like the 2nd satchel best out of everything I've seen so far. Where did you get the buckle? Your watch straps and wallets are quite decent, but they'll look more professional with a smaller thread. Otherwise, you should avoid stitching across the strap like you did on the belts and bag straps - it acts like tear perforations and weakens the leather.

Anyway, it's fun to see what you've been making. Thanks for posting!

[BWeiss]

Well, you certainly have a certain blatant, down to earth, aggressive style going. Your stuff is easily recognizable and chunky, which is cool. I like the 2nd satchel best out of everything I've seen so far. Where did you get the buckle? Your watch straps and wallets are quite decent, but they'll look more professional with a smaller thread. Otherwise, you should avoid stitching across the strap like you did on the belts and bag straps - it acts like tear perforations and weakens the leather.

Anyway, it's fun to see what you've been making. Thanks for posting!

Thanks, I got the buckle from a leather shop close out; they repaired/made horse harnesses and those buckles were used for show on large pulling setups or something(seller told what they were used for, but forgot). They are HEAVY solid brass, I have a bunch left over if you want to grab one for yourself

Good point on the stitching, I'll switch to a smaller count of holes to stitch the buckles in place. Personally, I can only see them ever failing from poor care of the leather(drying out), I included care instructions and have seen updates from them and they have been following my instructions well. As you can see on my new satchel, I did not stitch the supports because of that, I never thought otherwise with belts due to how thick they are(15oz). I use a 4 hole 3mm spacing pricking fork.

As for the wallet stitching; I JUST found out about tiger thread a bit ago, I am really loving it! My goods are COMPLETELY custom order to customer's desires! They pick color stain and thread! So if you see that it is from the customer picking it, I have over 13 colors of bonded t69 nylon and now two colors of tiger thread and time and time again the less professional chunky thread is requested. I am not sure how it looks unprofessional, stitching is straight and none of the threads are passed over or split, YES they are chunky right now, but once broken in they lay flat and turn a silver color due to the wax being rubbed off.

Here is another satchel that came after the one you liked, it was designed for a male customer and built to his personal desires:

Edited October 9, 2014 by BWeiss

[BWeiss]

Here is my third ever satchel, both this one and the second one have internal pockets.

Here is some bonded T69 thread and tiger thread with over locking knots.

Two tone green with black rub layering, finished in silver bonded T69

1mm Tiger thread using an over locking knot:

Red chromexcel with natural card slots.

My sister LOVES wide and chunky style, I picked up this solid brass owl head buckle and went with a 8oz strap to make it easy to pass through loops.*She LOVES copper rivets, she handed out a stack of my business cards from all the attention she got with it on a single weekend. The floating keeper has copper folded and passed through the oil-tanned body, did I mention she loves copper? haha

Edited October 9, 2014 by BWeiss