Hand Sewn Duffel Bag In Horween Essex

[9tpi]

Hello Everyone,

This is the first time ( i think) posting any of my work on the forum, though i have been lurking for a few years.

Hand sewn using linen thread with a 9 tpi iron (8 spi i guess) with a "saddle stitch" technique.

Handles, lining, and zipper next.

Thanks for looking

[mlapaglia]

Ya done good!

[DS STRAPS]

Very nice!

[AndersenLeather]

I love it. Looking forward seeing the end result.

[grmnsplx]

Awesome!

[DrmCa]

I was going to make something very similar to replace a nylon bag I keep tools in the car, so this is a great inspiration, thank you for sharing!

[MikeG]

That's a lot of hand sewing. Your attention to detail - burnished edges, excellent straight stitching - is to be admired, as is the duffel. I hope to see more of your work!

[9tpi]

Ya done good!

Very nice!

I love it. Looking forward seeing the end result.

Awesome!

Thank you all very much.

[9tpi]

That's a lot of hand sewing. Your attention to detail - burnished edges, excellent straight stitching - is to be admired, as is the duffel. I hope to see more of your work!

Thank you very much MikeG. That means a lot.

[thefanninator]

Great work. Got any photos of it inside out?

[9tpi]

Great work. Got any photos of it inside out?

Thanks!

I actually don't. I told myself to take one and forgot...got too excited to turn it rightside out, once i was done stitching.

Edited September 24, 2015 by 9tpi

[thefanninator]

What color is that Essex? I've used some black Essex I got from Maverick but this looks nicer.

[grmnsplx]

I am very curious about making the interior. how does one ensure it's not too big or too small?

[DS STRAPS]

I am very curious about making the interior. how does one ensure it's not too big or too small?

Yes, I would love to see how the interior is done also

[9tpi]

What color is that Essex? I've used some black Essex I got from Maverick but this looks nicer.

It's what maverick called "Whiskey Jack". Similar to Horween's first quality Cognac brown.

I am very curious about making the interior. how does one ensure it's not too big or too small?

Good question, this is my first lined bag so I'll let you know what I do... Once I do it 😜

[GrampaJoel]

From what I could see, your hand stitching is some of the best I've seen!

Nice job!

Joel

[MonicaJacobson]

Wow, that is a sweet bag. Like everyone else said, I'll be interested to see what you do for lining, once it's finished. One of the coolest things I've seen.

[9tpi]

From what I could see, your hand stitching is some of the best I've seen!

Nice job!

Joel

Joel, that's very flattering. Thank you very much

Wow, that is a sweet bag. Like everyone else said, I'll be interested to see what you do for lining, once it's finished. One of the coolest things I've seen.

Monica. Thank you very much. I hope it turns out well.

[Aidanforsyth0]

That's an incredible amount of hand stitching! Well done!

[9tpi]

That's an incredible amount of hand stitching! Well done!

Ya, seemed like a good idea at the time lol

Thanks for the kinds words

Edited September 26, 2015 by 9tpi

[Mhicks]

Very nice work can't wait to see it when its finished.

[9tpi]

Very nice work can't wait to see it when its finished.

Thanks! Handles underway tomorrow, lining to follow.

[oclack]

That's outstanding work!

[9tpi]

That's outstanding work!

Thank you 🍻

That's outstanding work!

Thank you 🍻

[9tpi]

Just an update,

Added the handles to the bag. Also worked on the zipper patch/welt/whatever. Final assembly will be next with, possibly, a zippered interior pocket...

Thanks for looking

Chris