Members MonicaJacobson Posted October 3, 2014 Members Report Posted October 3, 2014 (edited) A customer requested I re-make an old backpack with a new design. I advised against the soft leather, but they were adamant, so I went ahead and made it. I used antiquing for the veg tanned, and regretted it. I only used it because the one they wanted me to copy was antiqued, but I realized later they wouldn't have cared if I had used normal dye. Oh well. The antiquing was smeary, and I made a bit of a mess with it. I think it will mellow as the leather ages, however. And then secondly, I found I needed a gift with only three days notice, so I whipped this together in a couple of evening and afternoon sessions. I still haven't gotten a high spi iron, and I just got smaller thread and needles (yesterday, not in time to use on this project), so oh well. But at least I thinned the leather down considerably this time. I thinned the veg tanned to about 5 oz. I think I'll actually buy some 2-3 oz next time. I didn't have time to make nice pockets for the inside, so I just added two basic ones. It's not really technically a wallet, in that case. More like a pouch. But it was a fun project anyway. *edit - what's up with that pigskin from Springfield? It's so different from the stuff I got from Tandy, before. Can anyone tell me why? Edited October 3, 2014 by MonicaJacobson Quote http://monicajacobson.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/TrimGoTrix?ref=si_shop
Members Rohn Posted October 3, 2014 Members Report Posted October 3, 2014 Very nice projects. I especially like the backpack. Good job on the feather. I like the white thread on the wallet and I think it looks great. Quote Rohn(John 8:32) And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. (KJV)
Members Hi Im Joe Posted October 3, 2014 Members Report Posted October 3, 2014 That backpack is one of my favorite things I have seen you make! That is awesome. I love the soft front and the antique. Like a lot. Great job! Quote http://www.sevenhillsleather.com/
Members MonicaJacobson Posted October 3, 2014 Author Members Report Posted October 3, 2014 Thank you, Rohn! Unfortunately, I was having trouble with the color bleeding through to the thread because I punched the holes before I dyed. Even the ones I punched after I dyed were bleeding a little. I finished it with resolene this time. Previously I used Saddle lac, and that didn't seem to do as badly, for whatever reason. Maybe I'm just not used to dying. It's been a while. Thank you, Joe! I'm kind of surprised. But maybe my enthusiasm was dimmed - I was disappointed because it won't stand up by itself. It's great to wear, but it slumps forward. There's no stiffness on the sides to support it. I improved it over the last one by making the pocket full length so the back doesn't slump, but still. Quote http://monicajacobson.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/TrimGoTrix?ref=si_shop
Members veedub3 Posted October 3, 2014 Members Report Posted October 3, 2014 Very nice!. Love the backpack, but they are all nicely done. Karina Quote "The only man who makes no mistake, is the man who does nothing." Theodore Roosevelt
Members Hi Im Joe Posted October 3, 2014 Members Report Posted October 3, 2014 Thank you, Rohn! Unfortunately, I was having trouble with the color bleeding through to the thread because I punched the holes before I dyed. Even the ones I punched after I dyed were bleeding a little. I finished it with resolene this time. Previously I used Saddle lac, and that didn't seem to do as badly, for whatever reason. Maybe I'm just not used to dying. It's been a while. Thank you, Joe! I'm kind of surprised. But maybe my enthusiasm was dimmed - I was disappointed because it won't stand up by itself. It's great to wear, but it slumps forward. There's no stiffness on the sides to support it. I improved it over the last one by making the pocket full length so the back doesn't slump, but still. There are very few backpacks that stand up on there own IMO. I never try to stand mine up. I either lay it down flat or lean it on something. I wouldn't worry about that in the slightest. Quote http://www.sevenhillsleather.com/
Members MonicaJacobson Posted October 3, 2014 Author Members Report Posted October 3, 2014 Thank you, Karina! Joe, well, that's a relief. I haven't even handled a real leather backpack apart from my own, so I really have no idea what they're supposed to be like. Quote http://monicajacobson.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/TrimGoTrix?ref=si_shop
Members tatehunt Posted October 3, 2014 Members Report Posted October 3, 2014 Love these! I really like the Chevron design on the wallet/pouch. Quote
Members Hi Im Joe Posted October 3, 2014 Members Report Posted October 3, 2014 Thank you, Karina! Joe, well, that's a relief. I haven't even handled a real leather backpack apart from my own, so I really have no idea what they're supposed to be like. They are supposed to be exactly how you make them. I'm serious...I love that backpack. Quote http://www.sevenhillsleather.com/
Members MonicaJacobson Posted October 3, 2014 Author Members Report Posted October 3, 2014 LOL, thanks, Joe, my liking for it is beginning to resurrect. Thank you, Tatehunt - every time I see your avatar, I remember how much I like your bags. Quote http://monicajacobson.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/TrimGoTrix?ref=si_shop
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