Retro Purse

[Chief31794]

Don't get much call for these anymore, but some folks still like them. This is from a Pattern I got from Tandy 25-30 years ago, cut from Hermann Oak 9/10 oz, lined with Glazed Pigskin.  Finished with Mexican Basket Weave lacing. 

 

Chief

[LederRudi]

A beautiful classic, expertly made!

As always (also on the wallet you've recently posted) excellent lacing!

[Chief31794]

1 hour ago, LederRudi said:

A beautiful classic, expertly made!

As always (also on the wallet you've recently posted) excellent lacing!

Thanks

[barbedwireboutique]

It's beautiful! I plan on trying to make something similar when I get a little more experience. I actually just bought a vintage handbag kit pattern, so it's great to see an excellent example such as this fine display!

[Chief31794]

22 minutes ago, barbedwireboutique said:

It's beautiful! I plan on trying to make something similar when I get a little more experience. I actually just bought a vintage handbag kit pattern, so it's great to see an excellent example such as this fine display!

Thanks,

Chief

 

[bikermutt07]

Very nice. Now that I'm learning a little about carving, it's nice to see a good example and study which tool was used where.

Thanks for sharing.

[Thor]

Great job chief. You must have like that project. Your braiding says it all

[Chief31794]

6 hours ago, bikermutt07 said:

Very nice. Now that I'm learning a little about carving, it's nice to see a good example and study which tool was used where.

Thanks for sharing.

Thanks

4 hours ago, Thor said:

Great job chief. You must have like that project. Your braiding says it all

Thanks Thor, I do like braiding, although on a project this size, it takes some time.

Chief

 

[makitmama]

actually, I have made a couple of prototypes for this style bag. Not western tooling patterns, but celtic/tattoo patterns. I think this style is making a comeback.  I also plan to make another vintage style bag... from an old Tandy pattern. I think they called it a 'shopper'.