Members BigMatt Posted February 17, 2015 Members Report 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 https://tiekenleather.wordpress.com/
Members veedub3 Posted February 17, 2015 Members Report Posted February 17, 2015 Very nice! I think she will love it! Karina Quote "The only man who makes no mistake, is the man who does nothing." Theodore Roosevelt
Members Invasion Posted February 17, 2015 Members Report 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
Members BigMatt Posted February 17, 2015 Author Members Report 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 https://tiekenleather.wordpress.com/
Members MonicaJacobson Posted February 18, 2015 Members Report Posted February 18, 2015 That looks beautiful, Mike. And thanks for all the in-progress pictures. They're very helpful. Quote http://monicajacobson.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/TrimGoTrix?ref=si_shop
Members BigMatt Posted February 19, 2015 Author Members Report Posted February 19, 2015 Thanks Monica, your opinion means a lot. Quote https://tiekenleather.wordpress.com/
Members thefanninator Posted February 20, 2015 Members Report Posted February 20, 2015 Nice job. You didn't glue the rolled handles before stitching? Quote http://www.instagram.com/fannintexas/
Members BigMatt Posted February 20, 2015 Author Members Report 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 https://tiekenleather.wordpress.com/
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