Members DS STRAPS Posted October 5, 2015 Members Report Posted October 5, 2015 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 Love the zipper design you used, I was wondering what the zipper would look like since all I have seen is the zipper sewn in before stitching up leather....Very nice! Quote https://www.facebook.com/dswatchstraps
Members MonicaJacobson Posted October 5, 2015 Members Report Posted October 5, 2015 It's looking great. Can't wait to see how it gets installed. Quote http://monicajacobson.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/TrimGoTrix?ref=si_shop
Members DrmCa Posted October 6, 2015 Members Report Posted October 6, 2015 Did you rivet the handle straps to the body? Quote Machines: Mitsubishi DB-130 single needle, Kansai Special RX-9803/UTC coverstitch, Union Special 56300F chainstitch, Pfaff 335-17 cylinder arm walking foot, Bonis Type A fur machine, Huji 43-6 patcher, Singer 99 hand cranked, Juki DDL-553 single needle (for sale)
Members 9tpi Posted October 7, 2015 Author Members Report Posted October 7, 2015 Did you rivet the handle straps to the body? No rivets on this bag as of yet. If I built it correctly there should be no unnecessary stress on the bag components that will require the use of rivets. Quote https://www.instagram.com/c_skelhorn
Members Gregspitz Posted October 7, 2015 Members Report Posted October 7, 2015 that is awesome...wish my shop looked that neat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Greg Spitz MD,FACS Custom Watch Straps 922Leather Gregspitz@922Leather.com
Members 9tpi Posted October 9, 2015 Author Members Report Posted October 9, 2015 that is awesome...wish my shop looked that neat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I tidied up before the pic, it doesn't always look like that Quote https://www.instagram.com/c_skelhorn
Members Wild Bill46 Posted October 11, 2015 Members Report Posted October 11, 2015 I gotta concur with all these other enthusiast's, I'm excited about your duffelbag and waiting upon completion ! Very nicely done, I gotta make me one soon ! --------- Wild Bill46 Quote
Members horsemen76 Posted October 11, 2015 Members Report Posted October 11, 2015 Very, very nice job! Quote
Members 9tpi Posted October 17, 2015 Author Members Report Posted October 17, 2015 Hello everyone, So i guess this bag is pretty much complete. Handles are on, zipper installed as well as the lining. I still need to feed it with a bit of conditioner and brig up the luster with a horse hair brush. I may source some brass "feet" for the bottom of the bag before i begin to use it daily.. And the interior. Went with an ecru canvas lining as I plan to really use this bag. I also didn't want to use a synthetic fiber. Other linings or materials did not seem up to the task. Thanks for looking. Chris Quote https://www.instagram.com/c_skelhorn
Members MonicaJacobson Posted October 17, 2015 Members Report Posted October 17, 2015 Very, very nice. I'm jealous. I want one. Quote http://monicajacobson.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/TrimGoTrix?ref=si_shop
Members alamp1360 Posted October 17, 2015 Members Report Posted October 17, 2015 That's really impressive, thanks for showing! The stiching must have taken a very long time. And the mounting of the zipper would be an impossible task for me Just a few questions: Did you put anything on the flesh side of the leather to "stiffen" the bag? Or is the leather thick enough? Did you put some cardboard on the bottom? And did you do the design as well? Greetings! Quote
Members 9tpi Posted October 17, 2015 Author Members Report Posted October 17, 2015 That's really impressive, thanks for showing! The stiching must have taken a very long time. And the mounting of the zipper would be an impossible task for me Just a few questions: Did you put anything on the flesh side of the leather to "stiffen" the bag? Or is the leather thick enough? Did you put some cardboard on the bottom? And did you do the design as well? Greetings! Thanks alamp1360, I agree that a duffel of this size completely hand sew was a bit ambitious. Especially the sections that have two rows of stitching; it was a bit mind numbing at times. I didn't log my hours but i imagine it's over 15 from first cut to final stitch. I did not add anything to the flesh side. I'm not sure how to do that correctly and did not want to "practice" on this particular bag. The leather is 5oz and is quite dense feeling. I also did not add anything to the bottom internally/between the bag and the lining. However if i find it does require something i will add an insert. The design is my own. However if i ever make another i will change a few things . Very, very nice. I'm jealous. I want one. Thanks Monica. I was checking out your blog the other day. Your stuff is lovely. I love the violin bag. nice Thank you. Quote https://www.instagram.com/c_skelhorn
Members jhstong Posted October 17, 2015 Members Report Posted October 17, 2015 This is so great. It would take me double the time and it'd look half as good. You should sell the instructions with patterns for this bag! I'd totally buy that. Or the bag itself haha. Quote
Members 9tpi Posted October 17, 2015 Author Members Report Posted October 17, 2015 This is so great. It would take me double the time and it'd look half as good. You should sell the instructions with patterns for this bag! I'd totally buy that. Or the bag itself haha. Thanks for the kind words, J! Quote https://www.instagram.com/c_skelhorn
Members DrmCa Posted October 18, 2015 Members Report Posted October 18, 2015 This bag looks so good! Quote Machines: Mitsubishi DB-130 single needle, Kansai Special RX-9803/UTC coverstitch, Union Special 56300F chainstitch, Pfaff 335-17 cylinder arm walking foot, Bonis Type A fur machine, Huji 43-6 patcher, Singer 99 hand cranked, Juki DDL-553 single needle (for sale)
Members 9tpi Posted October 19, 2015 Author Members Report Posted October 19, 2015 This bag looks so good!Thanks so much. Means a lot. Quote https://www.instagram.com/c_skelhorn
Members Frederiek Posted October 19, 2015 Members Report Posted October 19, 2015 All. Those. Stitches. Lovely bag,one to be proud of for a long time to come! Quote My website My Etsy store
Members 9tpi Posted October 23, 2015 Author Members Report Posted October 23, 2015 Wow! All. Those. Stitches. Lovely bag,one to be proud of for a long time to come! Thank you both. Quote https://www.instagram.com/c_skelhorn
Members Greene Posted February 15, 2016 Members Report Posted February 15, 2016 Bag looks fantastic. I'm inspired. Quote
Members Wild Bill46 Posted February 16, 2016 Members Report Posted February 16, 2016 In its finality its a beautifully made bag. As a matter of fact, in its infancy it was a beautiful bag. I'de still like to make myself one. Congratulations; --- Wild Bill46 Quote
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