Sompla Report post Posted October 23, 2017 (edited) Hello folks! Just finished my first tote bag, a present for my sisters 25th birthday. The main body is made from vegetable tanned leather from Tärnsjö Garveri (one of the oldest tannerys in Sweden), the straps and interior pocket are made from Italian sourced vegetable tanned leather. Sewn with Ritza 25 Tiger Thread. There are a few details that I will change for the next bag, but as a proof of concept, it will do! Any thoughts and commets are most welcome! All the best Edited October 23, 2017 by Sompla Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KingsCountyLeather Report post Posted October 23, 2017 Looks good! I didn’t think you could use tiger thread in a machine? did you hand sew all of the bag? It must have taken ages? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sompla Report post Posted October 23, 2017 5 minutes ago, KingsCountyLeather said: Looks good! I didn’t think you could use tiger thread in a machine? did you hand sew all of the bag? It must have taken ages? Thanks! Every single stitch was sewn by hand, and yes, it was a lengthy process.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mattsbagger Report post Posted October 23, 2017 4 hours ago, KingsCountyLeather said: Looks good! I didn’t think you could use tiger thread in a machine? did you hand sew all of the bag? It must have taken ages? Ritza also make machine thread I do believe. Weaver had some for sale at the Sheridan Show. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
verus22 Report post Posted October 23, 2017 That is one very solid tote bag! Looks great too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sompla Report post Posted October 23, 2017 45 minutes ago, verus22 said: That is one very solid tote bag! Looks great too! Thank you! I would hope so! Will be using a firmer leather for the next one though, this was dry milled (I think) and just a touch to soft. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motocouture Report post Posted October 24, 2017 Beautiful work, and I actually like the softer leather. Gives it a warm feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sompla Report post Posted October 24, 2017 5 hours ago, motocouture said: Beautiful work, and I actually like the softer leather. Gives it a warm feel. Thank you! It does indeed! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
