Members Faridz Muhammad Posted December 1, 2015 Members Report Posted December 1, 2015 This is a total masterpiece! And that is really some serious stitching and handles!!!! Such great creation friend! faridz Quote
Members 5 Spice Posted December 2, 2015 Author Members Report Posted December 2, 2015 This is a total masterpiece! And that is really some serious stitching and handles!!!! Such great creation friend! faridz Thanks Fardiz. Quote
Members 5 Spice Posted December 2, 2015 Author Members Report Posted December 2, 2015 Here are a couple of other shots of the handle in process Quote
Members DavidL Posted December 2, 2015 Members Report Posted December 2, 2015 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. Quote
Members 5 Spice Posted December 2, 2015 Author Members Report Posted December 2, 2015 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. Quote
Members DavidL Posted December 2, 2015 Members Report Posted December 2, 2015 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. Quote
Members tiggertlee Posted December 3, 2015 Members Report Posted December 3, 2015 Now I'm impressed...and also going to get back into the shop and do more practice! KUDOS! Quote Terry LeeMad scientist, general nerd, mountain manCreator of Wonder Pickle, new Augmented Reality Comic http://www.wonderpickle.com
Members 9tpi Posted December 9, 2015 Members Report Posted December 9, 2015 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 Quote https://www.instagram.com/c_skelhorn
Members MonicaJacobson Posted December 10, 2015 Members Report Posted December 10, 2015 Really beautiful work, Kai. Quote http://monicajacobson.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/TrimGoTrix?ref=si_shop
Members Mrvista Posted December 10, 2015 Members Report Posted December 10, 2015 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!! Quote Regards Andy at Apricity Leatherworks
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