Bag In The Works

[thefanninator]

My mom wanted a new bag. The leather is Blue Lagoon from the close out section at Maverick.

[Wishful]

Looking good

[thefanninator]

Brass loop to hold rolled handles.

[rosiart]

Love the colour of this leather. Can I ask what tool you are using for the creasing? I really like the depth you have achieved.

[thefanninator]

Love the colour of this leather. Can I ask what tool you are using for the creasing? I really like the depth you have achieved.

I'm using a Fileteuse made by Regad. It's the French electric creaser.

[rosiart]

Did you order from France or did you find a NA supplier?

[thefanninator]

Did you order from France or did you find a NA supplier?

There are 2 places I know of here in the States.

http://www.rmleathersupply.com/collections/all

http://www.fineleatherworking.com

[rosiart]

Thank you. I shall have to start saving my pennies

[MonicaJacobson]

It's looking great, Chris! The edge creasing is really fancy.

[thefanninator]

It's looking great, Chris! The edge creasing is really fancy.

Thanks.

Finishing up the rolled handles today.

[MonicaJacobson]

Nice. Is that the edge paint from buckle guy?

[thefanninator]

Yes. Not sure if it's rebranded Fenice or not but I mixed black Fenice with it to darken it up. I'm liking the results so far.

Edited October 29, 2015 by thefanninator

[MonicaJacobson]

Ha, I was wondering how you lucked out finding a color that looked like a perfect color match. Smart.

[9tpi]

Looks fantastic. I love seeing fine leatherwork in this forum.

I look forward to your updates

[thefanninator]

Looks fantastic. I love seeing fine leatherwork in this forum.

I look forward to your updates

Thanks!

[thefanninator]

A simple matching phone case.

Edited October 29, 2015 by thefanninator

[thefanninator]

I finished the first bag and went ahead a did a second one with a few changes.

Here is the first.

Edited November 21, 2015 by thefanninator

[thefanninator]

Here is the second.

I attached the zipper different on the second. The first had strips down each side with the edges painted and the second I did a folded edge and stitched to the inside.

As you can see I also attached the rolled handles different.

I got the gusset design from Hunio's Summer Bag post.

Edited November 21, 2015 by thefanninator

[thefanninator]

Side by side.

I may end up changing the squared pocket on the second.

[9tpi]

Beautiful work!

Both handle designs are well executed.

[thefanninator]

Sorry about the poor photo quality. I think I have enough leather left to do a third. I learned a lot and I've got a few more changes in mind to make the next one better.

Beautiful work!

Both handle designs are well executed.

Thanks! Once I get the bag where I want it, I plan on lining it and using some nicer leather. I've got a few tools to buy too. Edited November 21, 2015 by thefanninator

[MonicaJacobson]

Chris, both of them are beautiful. What about a side view of the gusset on both bags?

I like the pocket and the strap attachment better on the first one, but that's a matter of preference.

[thefanninator]

Chris, both of them are beautiful. What about a side view of the gusset on both bags?

I like the pocket and the strap attachment better on the first one, but that's a matter of preference.

Thanks Monica. I like the pocket & brass hardware strap attachments better on the first too. I'll get a photo of the gussets soon, I've got some edge paint drying.

The gussets and the body turned out better on the second one. On the first one the body was 3 pieces, front, back and bottom. I just used one piece for the second. The gussets on the second are folded correctly on the bottom and that made for a more ridged bottom and I lined the top edge with a thin slice of leather, stitched and painted the edges.

The first bag was all 9 spi. The gusset/body seam on the 2nd is 7 spi.

Edited November 21, 2015 by thefanninator

[thefanninator]

Side view of both gussets.

The first bag is floppy because of the position of the pocket, the weight of all the brass and I failed to fold some of the "legs" under.

The second gusset has the correct fold underneath and I lined the top edge.

Edited November 21, 2015 by thefanninator

[MonicaJacobson]

Ni ce! Yes, I think I like the top/zipper on the second bag, better.