Instinctive Report post Posted December 30, 2015 I asked my daughter if she would like something made from leather. She asked if I could make a leather tote bag to lug here stuff back and forth to work and sent me a picture and some specifications to go by. Drew a pattern on my computer CAD system and went to a lot of work. Hand cut, dyed and stitched. Because I'm an Engineer I just had to count. 918 saddle stitches that required 1232 stitching holes punched one at a time. I did not count the hours it took. The leather is 5-6 oz mill finished veg tan (she wanted a soft bag). The handle is laminated with the 5-6 oz mill finish backed with 3-4 oz regular veg tan. Not having done this before it was a bit of a design as you go. Internal strap was added with a couple of clip hooks to attach wallets, keys, etc. Not lined because we were not sure if it was going to work out and be usable until the end. It was a keeper but lining the next time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmieras2000 Report post Posted December 30, 2015 I like it... Simple, yet effective. I like the idea of the strap inside. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
