Black Belting Leather Briefcase

[BigMatt]

Well, it is finally finished! The black belting leather briefcase I started 3 weeks ago. I used a glazed black double butt meant for belts and Maine .030 black thread. The clasp is from Abbey England and everything else is from my local supplier.

[JAZZMAN]

Hi Bigmatt, that is absolutely fantastic, is it for yourself or a customer, unless your into leathercraft i do not think a lot of people realize how much work something like this takes,it truly is a work of art. I am also very jealous of your stitching pony.Take care.

[BigMatt]

Thanks, it was originally for a customer, but he backed out, so I guess it is for me. I have come to really like it though. I was partial to tan briefcases, but this has really grown on me in the last few weeks.

It was a lot of work. I learned a lot and I am pretty sure I could knock another one out in 20-30 hours.

[BigMatt]

Update: I have a potential buyer for it. Since I posted it on my blog, someone contacted me about it and I think it is sold.

[JAZZMAN]

Hey that is great news bigmatt, i am very happy for you, now you can get on with the next one.

[Thor]

Sweet! Stupid customer, he'll kick himself once he sees the bag.

[BigMatt]

Thanks Thor.

[MonicaJacobson]

Beautiful bag, Matt! Yeah, I was going to say, just because one customer backs out doesn't mean there aren't lots who would love that bag. Congrats.

[BigMatt]

Thanks Monica, we shall see.