First project, for my daughter

[richco]

Hi to all,

              Here is my first project a bag for my daughter, this is made by veg tan 2 to 3 onz leather I dyed it with water base dye and hand stitched, as other senior member give me morel support to make my own patterns and I did it this bag looks good thanks all for the support and yes I am ok to listen your comments to improve myself.

[AussieMade]

Awesome work for your first project. Congrats.

[rickdroid]

For a first project that is really nice.  I bet your daughter will like it.

rick

[DJole]

Nice work for a first project! What is the finish over the water-based dye?

 

[CraftyNick]

Looks real fine for a first project.  Nice color.

[richco]

Thanks to all,now i am in process to make messenger bag for my Dad.

[richco]

11 hours ago, DJole said:

Nice work for a first project! What is the finish over the water-based dye?

 

Thanks,i am still confuse what should i use for sealing,finishing up the dye surface.

[DJole]

 

14 hours ago, richco said:

Thanks,i am still confuse what should i use for sealing,finishing up the dye surface.

Well, water-based dyes will smear or run when the leather gets damp, so you need to find a water-resistant  or water-proof solution. You certainly don't want that black dye all over your daughter's clothes!
And that's where my knowledge ends! ;-) I don't have enough experience to help you choose a good sealing finish.  
I would recommend that you open up a thread in the appropriate part of this message board (probably the section about dyes or the one about finishing) and ask real experts about their experiences.

Edited September 13, 2016 by DJole

[bikermutt07]

Really great first effort.

[Reegesc]

Wow.   You're not one to be easily intimidated by challenge, are you?  I'd say that's a year 2+ project for most, certainly true in my case.   My hat's off to ya.