Members awnova Posted January 22, 2018 Author Members Report Posted January 22, 2018 The weather wasn't cooperating yesterday for photos, but I have a couple more... Quote
DarkGoku Posted January 22, 2018 Report Posted January 22, 2018 Very nice! Quote Proverbs 90:17 17 And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us, And establish the work of our hands for us; Yes, establish the work of our hands. NKJ Singer 15/31, Cobra 4, Tacsew T111, and Walmart $80 Singer thingy
Members awnova Posted January 22, 2018 Author Members Report Posted January 22, 2018 The weather wasn't cooperating yesterday for photos, but I have a couple more... And my favorite tip I've picked up from this group... drawer liner to prevent distortion while tooling! Quote
Members HaloJones Posted January 22, 2018 Members Report Posted January 22, 2018 Beautiful work, one question: has the deerskin part a drawstring or some such? I ask as it looks quite open at the top & an invite to pick pockets. but this could be paranoia on my part from commuting in London Quote
Members awnova Posted January 22, 2018 Author Members Report Posted January 22, 2018 Yes, the main pouch has a drawcord with manual tensioner. It looks open here because I didn't have it cinched down. And theft is the reason I put the hidden pocket in the back. Quote
bikermutt07 Posted January 22, 2018 Report Posted January 22, 2018 That is really beautiful. I just imagined myself walking down the street with such a dainty little backpack. Reminded myself of Shrek (not a good image). Quote I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with. Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day. From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Members awnova Posted January 23, 2018 Author Members Report Posted January 23, 2018 4 hours ago, bikermutt07 said: That is really beautiful. I just imagined myself walking down the street with such a dainty little backpack. Reminded myself of Shrek (not a good image). That's funny... I guess that nice grey hide I have means the next pack might have to be less dainty Quote
Members spacedog Posted January 23, 2018 Members Report Posted January 23, 2018 Great design and tooling. Very nice work. Quote
Members Double Daddy Posted January 23, 2018 Members Report Posted January 23, 2018 That HAS TO BE one of the most singularly unique leather projects I've seen in a while on this forum. Absolutely stunning work...material selection, carving & stamping, dye work, etc...all of it is a pleasure to behold. Whoever ends up with that piece is getting heirloom quality work, for sure and for certain. Any attempt on my part to proffer technical advice in the leatherworking arts to you, ma'am, would be like the drunk, out-of-tune yodeler trying to lead the cathedral choir. I will agree with Mutt and the others about the pics...more the better!...especially when such work is as good as your'n! Thank you for sharing! Quote Have a great day! Chris
Members Sheilajeanne Posted January 23, 2018 Members Report Posted January 23, 2018 Gorgeous bag! And yeah, I was going to comment about how open it is at the top, but someone else beat me to it. I have had stuff fall out of a bag I used to own with a similar design, due to the lack of a drawstring. But you foresaw that problem. Stellar piece of work! The contrast between the deerskin and the dyed veg-tan is really eye-catching! Quote
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