Prototype: Valet Tray Pouch

[andrewsejlv]

Snapped a couple quick photos of a prototype design I worked on today. It's a valet tray that folds into a closed pouch. Carries your items to the destination, and gives you a nice place to put them when you get there. Being a prototype, I spared the good leather and used some remnants I had from a leather couch I re-upholstered. I'm really liking the design though, so I'll probably make a few small tweaks to the pattern and then make one from some Horween Essex.

 

 

 

What do you guys think?

[motocouture]

Love it. I travel a lot for business, something like this would definitely be handy. 

[Stetson912]

I was just gonna say it would be good for superintendents and contractors (I'm sure other people in many lines of work) that travel a lot and stay in extended stay type hotels and such. It folds up real easy so u could toss it in your suitcase or glovebox or whatever and have it ready when you get where your staying. Good idea!

[LeatherBeast]

I love things that are multifunctional! This would be great in different sizes too and for cosmetic/toiletries.

[CTaylorJr]

That's brilliant!  I can see a lot of use for something like that.  I too spend a LOT of time in hotels and this would be a very nice addition to my travel bag.

[kiwican]

Sweet idea man....consider it stolen! 

[Basically Bob]

That is a great, practical idea!  

I would have found that very useful in my days as a business traveller.

 

[andrewsejlv]

Thanks all! Because of the positive response this design has gotten, I decided to tweak the design and make one from some proper leather (Horween Essex, 4-5oz). Here are some photos of the work in progress:

I don't have a stitching pony, and this piece was too big for my binder clip method, so I had to rig up a clamping device to hold these pieces together. It actually works pretty well for the whole 5 mins of work that went into making it.

 

A few photos of the pieces sewn together. Hoping to add the snaps and burnish the edges tonight! I'm more excited to finish this piece than any of my previous work.

[Stetson912]

Awesome 

[motocouture]

Excited to see the end product, too! Thanks for the in process pics, always curious to see how it's done : )