tablet/iPad case with quilted interior

[teresamwong]

I make leather handbags. Recently finished this tech case (for small tablet or iPad). I included a padded, quilted interior which helps keep the device protected. Plus, it looks nice - I think anyway.

As you know with leather, this case is not lightweight, but it is elegant.

Would love your thoughts.

 

[DJole]

That's nice work. Some classic, simple lines there that work well together!

[LumpenDoodle2]

You know what I really like about it?   It doesn't scream 'ipad' case.    Think you've got something there.

[Windrider30]

1 hour ago, LumpenDoodle2 said:

You know what I really like about it?   It doesn't scream 'ipad' case.    Think you've got something there.

I agree with Lumpen here that is really nice and it doesn't scream ooh something expensive is in here so lets steal the bag! Which by the way love the bag!!! How hard is the liner and how hard was it to find?

[teresamwong]

Thanks everyone for the comments! I so appreciate your feedback.

I love the look too, but your definition of it being "classic" is awesome. Thanks!!

I made this from a leather I bought at Tandy on the discount rack - the hide of this speckled black was about $6O! It was a steal!!! The leather is soft and only has a slight sturdiness - guessing about 3 oz. I like the color for a bag like this, gives it a little more interest.

You asked about the interior - I made it! I have been quilting for 2O years. I use a lining called "Soft & Stable" that is made by a company called By Annie. This is awesome stuff. It does exactly what the name suggests. I quilted it with a super soft canvas cotton. I have a Bernina quilters edition sewing machine. I covered the edges of the lining and inserted it into the leather case. Because it fits so nicely, I did not need to use any glue or anything.

This padding and the quilted lines, combined with the leather outside, make for a really nice fit inside the case. 

I have a Typical cylinder arm for sewing leather. I made the tassels by hand.

Thanks again for your very nice comments! Love it!

Teresa

 

[LumpenDoodle2]

I think coming from a fabric sewing background helps with leather.   It opens the mind a bit to what can be done, and how.

[DJole]

You have good photographs of  your work, too, which really helps present it to the buyer.
Can you describe your setup? Some of us might benefit from your experience here. 

[teresamwong]

Thanks for the comments! Your encouragement is really helping me today!

To answer your questions about the photography - yes, I would be glad to help.

My husband and I are both professional photographers, which helps of course. But the set up is not that hard - you can do it too! The main thing is to get a clean background. The other is good lighting. You can use a camera phone.

Here is a photo of a photo shoot in my studio. I have a big work table in the middle of the room. We purchased a couple sets of photographer stand (collapsible... and I use them for another thing). We bought a roll of white photo back drop paper. You could also use a white fabric, or another color depending on what you are shooting. The paper is nice because you can get that curved edge, which give the photo a very professional look... infinity edge. We do have professional lights, LED. But you can also use a window with good sunlight. You want the light to come from one side only! Not from every direction. Shooting outside is difficult, you want to avoid direct sun, its too harsh. The pole hanging over the purse here is used to tie the straps up with thread. Looks good to show the straps up in air. I also shoot some photos with the straps hanging down, and we shoot some handbags with me wearing them to show scale.

And underneath my table is my friend Tom. He hangs out with me in the studio all day! 

Let me know if you have other questions!

Teresa