BigMatt Report post Posted February 17, 2015 I decided to make a purse for the wife. I really want to make another briefcase, but I thought I should practice first. Here is the result of my practice - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cds Report post Posted February 17, 2015 Looks very nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
veedub3 Report post Posted February 17, 2015 Very nice! I think she will love it! Karina Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Invasion Report post Posted February 17, 2015 That look great it looks very professional to me what thickness of the leather did you use ? any way you could show/explain how you stitched the gusset to front and back and what those tab bits are for on the gusset ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigMatt Report post Posted February 17, 2015 (edited) Thanks for the compliments. I used 7-8 (maybe 8-9) veg-tan that was drum dyed and also has had a glaze treatment. I did, however, split the gussets, decorative panels, and handle pieces. The tabs on the gussets are what make the standard 3-piece gusset. When you cut them they should fit together like a puzzle to make a gusset. My first one was pretty rocky, but I was more careful after that and they turned out well. I should have taken more progress pictures. If you search LW.net, you will see what I am talking about. It is also illustrated in "The Leatherworking Handbook" by: Valerie Michael. Edited February 17, 2015 by BigMatt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MonicaJacobson Report post Posted February 18, 2015 That looks beautiful, Mike. And thanks for all the in-progress pictures. They're very helpful. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
opus56 Report post Posted February 19, 2015 Looks great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigMatt Report post Posted February 19, 2015 Thanks Monica, your opinion means a lot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thefanninator Report post Posted February 20, 2015 Nice job. You didn't glue the rolled handles before stitching? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigMatt Report post Posted February 20, 2015 Thanks. No, I try not to glue things if I don't have to. Getting them started was tough, but once started, they weren't bad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
