Members AndersenLeather Posted May 25, 2015 Members Report Posted May 25, 2015 I'm pretty happy with the result allthough I made som mistakes along the way. You can see a ton of pictures of the process along with the pattern here: http://andersenleather.blogspot.dk/2015/05/us-mail-bag.html Quote
Members Bruce H Posted May 25, 2015 Members Report Posted May 25, 2015 Very nice looking bag...I love the color! Fantastic! Quote
Members veedub3 Posted May 25, 2015 Members Report Posted May 25, 2015 Very nice bag! I think it turned out great! Karina Quote "The only man who makes no mistake, is the man who does nothing." Theodore Roosevelt
Members midwestislander Posted May 25, 2015 Members Report Posted May 25, 2015 (edited) Very nice. I went to your link and enjoyed following your process. I chuckled at the "oh sh_t!" moments during your process,as I have had so many of those. Edited May 25, 2015 by midwestislander Quote
Members AndersenLeather Posted May 25, 2015 Author Members Report Posted May 25, 2015 Thank you all for your kind words Very nice. I went to your link and enjoyed following your process. I chuckled at the "oh sh_t!" moments during your process,as I have had so many of those. Yeah "oh sh_t" moments is what really helps your learn things the hard way. Quote
Members Grey Drakkon Posted May 25, 2015 Members Report Posted May 25, 2015 Yeah "oh sh_t" moments is what really helps your learn things the hard way. I've found that to be absolutely true, because you REMEMBER when you screwed up something like that. Beautiful work! Quote "Everyone with telekinesis, raise my hand!" -Repairman Jack
Members MonicaJacobson Posted May 26, 2015 Members Report Posted May 26, 2015 Wow, that's a fantastic bag. I can't believe the color came out so well. It looks like pre-dyed Horween leather or something. I really enjoyed the pictures of your process as well. I'm still looking through it, but I've already seen some helpful ideas. Quote http://monicajacobson.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/TrimGoTrix?ref=si_shop
Members AndersenLeather Posted May 26, 2015 Author Members Report Posted May 26, 2015 Wow, that's a fantastic bag. I can't believe the color came out so well. It looks like pre-dyed Horween leather or something. I really enjoyed the pictures of your process as well. I'm still looking through it, but I've already seen some helpful ideas. Thanks! The color is actually a bit lighter than what I aimed for but you never know exactly what you end up when you dye. That being said I really the color I ended up with. Quote
Members grmnsplx Posted May 26, 2015 Members Report Posted May 26, 2015 Wow! Thanks for sharing! This is great. And, you did a super job. Quote
Members grmnsplx Posted May 27, 2015 Members Report Posted May 27, 2015 I have a couple of questions about this bag. 1. The shoulder strap attaches to the bag at the back. Is there a reason for this? how would things be different if the strap were to attach at the sides? 2. What is the purpose of the side straps? 3 The sides (the gusset) seems to bulge out from the bag. Maybe this is only when empty. Would it make sense if the flap were a bit wider so that is could cover this space? Quote
Members AndersenLeather Posted May 27, 2015 Author Members Report Posted May 27, 2015 The bag is made based on the design of a old U.S mail bag which was meant for heavy duty use. The different design features must therefore be for either strength or ease of use. 1. Having the strap attached to the bag makes it easier to open. If they were in the side the flap would rub against the straps. 2. When the bag is full it is the side straps that takes the load and not the stitching at the top of the gusset. Some of the older bags also have a rivet at the four top corners of the gusset to further strengthen it. 3.When there is something in the bag the bulging will be less. You could make the flap a bit wider no problem. This was actually something i thought about doing myself. Quote
Members cjones Posted May 27, 2015 Members Report Posted May 27, 2015 Great looking bag! Thanks for going to the trouble of putting up and providing your pattern. Looking forward to seeing what comes next Quote Chris Jones https://www.instagram.com/temeraire_leather/ https://www.facebook.com/Temeraireleathercraft
Members Lee Thaber Posted May 29, 2015 Members Report Posted May 29, 2015 I'm pretty happy with the result allthough I made som mistakes along the way. You can see a ton of pictures of the process along with the pattern here: http://andersenleather.blogspot.dk/2015/05/us-mail-bag.html Now that is a nice bag ! Is it hand stitched ? Quote
Members Lee Thaber Posted May 29, 2015 Members Report Posted May 29, 2015 Now that is a nice bag ! Is it hand stitched ? It never occurred to me to do welting like that ! Can I ask what are you selling it for ? Quote
Members AndersenLeather Posted May 30, 2015 Author Members Report Posted May 30, 2015 Now that is a nice bag ! Is it hand stitched ? It never occurred to me to do welting like that ! Can I ask what are you selling it for ? Thank you! Yes it is hand stitched. As this bag is for myself I dont sell it. I havent sold anything this big so I dont know what it should costs. Quote
Members MojoGeorge Posted June 8, 2015 Members Report Posted June 8, 2015 would you post a picture of you with the bag over your shoulder? I find it difficult to judge the size of a bag without a human model. thanks so much! Quote 'Ware the Penguins!
Members AndersenLeather Posted June 8, 2015 Author Members Report Posted June 8, 2015 would you post a picture of you with the bag over your shoulder? I find it difficult to judge the size of a bag without a human model. thanks so much! Sure. Will do it tomorrow. Quote
Members doe Posted June 9, 2015 Members Report Posted June 9, 2015 (edited) That's beautiful; I think the decision to add the welts was a good one. Thanks for the meticulous photos and the pattern! I may try my hand at a similar bag. Edited June 9, 2015 by doe Quote
Members l2bravo Posted July 2, 2015 Members Report Posted July 2, 2015 Jonasbo, very nice work! What leather did you use? Style and weight wise? Thanks, Josh Quote
Members Rohn Posted July 2, 2015 Members Report Posted July 2, 2015 That is a very nice looking bag. Well done. Quote Rohn(John 8:32) And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. (KJV)
Members AndersenLeather Posted July 3, 2015 Author Members Report Posted July 3, 2015 Jonasbo, very nice work! What leather did you use? Style and weight wise? Thanks, Josh Thank you Josh. I used 2mm natural veg tan shoulder which I dyed. That is a very nice looking bag. Well done. Thank you Quote
Members l2bravo Posted July 7, 2015 Members Report Posted July 7, 2015 So I am new, and maybe wanting to try a bag like this. Can somebody please tell me what the welts are for? Why use them? Are the functional or decorative? Thank you guys for all of the help. Josh Quote
Members bluesman1951 Posted July 11, 2015 Members Report Posted July 11, 2015 Magnificent bag .I very much enjoyed your post !THANK YOU!!!!! If you cut a piece of scrap and put it over your copper rivets with the proper size hole then cut off leaving a little . Then file down flush with the scrap taking care not to damage surrounding leather( bigger scrap piece might be necessary) . Now remove scrap and dome .This gives a very nice finished look and all your posts are the same height . Just a few extra steps make for a very classy finish .I am very impressed with this . WELL DONE ! Quote
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