MudBugWill Report post Posted May 5, 2015 (edited) Here is the progress on my briefcase. Photos were very helpful to me in creating the design and construction of this, so I figure I'll share what I have done so far. I'm waiting on a D-ring to finish it. Right now it's on hold. I cut out and skived all edges that weren't top edges I lined them with green suede Made my strap keepers Sewed my three piece gussets, pre-lined, which seems like a mistake. I needes to make a little cover for the gap. Do most people line with one piece after they sew them together? Edited May 5, 2015 by MudBugWill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MudBugWill Report post Posted May 5, 2015 I made my center divider Sewed my gussets on (Pricked both gussets and connected with a round awl through the center divider. Slanted stitches on both side.) made my handle and handle/shoulder strap gussets Here's a little mock up with stuff kind of draped on Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MonicaJacobson Report post Posted May 5, 2015 It looks like it's going to turn out to be a very nice bag. I'm enjoying seeing all the pictures, thanks for posting them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rohn Report post Posted May 5, 2015 Looks like it is coming right along. It looks like it will turnout very nice when you are done with it. I also enjoyed all the pictures. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
veedub3 Report post Posted May 5, 2015 No doubt that you will have a well made bag when complete. Thanks for the pics, I love seeing others process. Karina Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Blea Report post Posted May 5, 2015 Thank you for sharing. It's very interesting watching this come together, and it looks like your doing a good job. I really like you stitching. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FidesLeather Report post Posted May 6, 2015 Looks great! Really nice paring job on the second picture. Just out of curiosity, what kind of knife is that (the left one) in the same picture? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frederiek Report post Posted May 6, 2015 That is going to be so good!! Your stitching is perfect Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MudBugWill Report post Posted May 6, 2015 Thank you all for the compliments. For my stitching I punch all the way through with a Blanchard Iron. I noticed a dramatic improvment in the aesthetics of my stitching once I started doing that. The knife to the left of the pared gussets is a kiridashi style knife I made. It is made from 3/32" o1 tool steel heat treated to 62 RC with a chisel grind. The handle is some scrap dyed wood I had from another knife I made. The pins are copper. I really love that knife. It stays super sharp and is my go-to for cutting leather. This thread has some photos of it: http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=62474 Here's a photo of my latest carry knife I made. I'm pretty happy with how it came out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BPDLeather Report post Posted May 7, 2015 Excellent work on the bag and the knife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joesu88 Report post Posted May 7, 2015 Impressive work. Thanks for sharing the pictures. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
