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[Faridz Muhammad]

This is a total masterpiece! And that is really some serious stitching and handles!!!! Such great creation friend!

faridz

[5 Spice]

This is a total masterpiece! And that is really some serious stitching and handles!!!! Such great creation friend!

faridz

Thanks Fardiz.

[5 Spice]

Here are a couple of other shots of the handle in process

[DavidL]

Great bag, I like the handle. You asked for suggestions I have a few that I saw.

The gusset of the bag when done the most optimal way is for the gusset to be thinner than the panels. In the 2 ounce to 3 ounce w/ lining, which requires an additional thinner hide that matches the color of the thicker leather.

I have seen the gusset skived at the edges before, it is not the traditional way. The reasoning for thinner gusset is because the front panel of your bag plus the back panel should be flat. The bulge of the gusset seam creates is equally distributed to the gusset and front panel on a bag with equal thickness gusset and panel. A lighter gusset like a 2.5 ounce will give way to the thicker 6 ounce + panel. The bulge will end up in the gusset. The gusset can also be pre folded with a ruler a cm or so just before the edge .

Construction of the gusset usually is an accordian or is like a 3 piece construction.

[5 Spice]

Great bag, I like the handle. You asked for suggestions I have a few that I saw.

The gusset of the bag when done the most optimal way is for the gusset to be thinner than the panels. In the 2 ounce to 3 ounce w/ lining, which requires an additional thinner hide that matches the color of the thicker leather.

I have seen the gusset skived at the edges before, it is not the traditional way. The reasoning for thinner gusset is because the front panel of your bag plus the back panel should be flat. The bulge of the gusset seam creates is equally distributed to the gusset and front panel on a bag with equal thickness gusset and panel. A lighter gusset like a 2.5 ounce will give way to the thicker 6 ounce + panel. The bulge will end up in the gusset. The gusset can also be pre folded with a ruler a cm or so just before the edge .

Construction of the gusset usually is an accordian or is like a 3 piece construction.

Thanks David L. I have made cases before with thinner gussets and more traditional three piece cases, but I hadn't thought of folding the gusset a cm before the stitched edge. Great idea! Thanks so much for the tips.

[DavidL]

Working with bag w/ turned seam and piping it wouldnt be necessary to do this. Generally done with vegetable tan as it can hold shape with just water and folding.

[tiggertlee]

Now I'm impressed...and also going to get back into the shop and do more practice! KUDOS!

[9tpi]

This is fantastic. A lot of work and thought has gone into this design.

One of the best that I've seen on here.

Well done

[MonicaJacobson]

Really beautiful work, Kai.

[Mrvista]

And just to be vulgar, what did your client have to pay for this beautiful bespoke piece of mastery?

You dont have to reveal the price if you don't want too!!