Aza404 Report post Posted February 12, 2018 Hi guys, After taking up leatherwork about 5 months ago, I'm now starting to get quite accustomed to making simple bags and small items like card holders and wallets. I'm really quite pleased with the way my latest project turned out and wanted to share it here for critics and advice as to things that could be improved in future projects. This is fully hand-made and hand-stitched from 2.3mm thick veg-tan leather (just under 6oz. leather) and 1mm synthetic thread. I used Fiebing's oil dye (walnut) on it as well as neatsfoot oil and gum trag for the burnishing. The leather is very stiff on the sides (gussets?) and I'm hoping it will loosen up with time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikermutt07 Report post Posted February 12, 2018 Shoot, that's gorgeous. You sure you only been at this 5 months? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garypl Report post Posted February 12, 2018 Looks great! Can't see anything I would critique! Gary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwican Report post Posted February 12, 2018 nice and clean, well done Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plinkercases Report post Posted February 12, 2018 Very nice indeed and especially for having only been at it for 5 months. Where did you get the closure hardware? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aza404 Report post Posted February 13, 2018 Thanks guys for the comments I'm really very flattered and humbled by them. I only used basic techniques that I learnt from reading this forum and watching a ton of tutorials on Youtube. I had bought hardware for this project from a specialized site online originally but, when I visited my local DIY store (Leroy Merlin in France), I fell in love with the mechanism there (it was 3 times cheaper then the one made for bags ironically). I've also filmed the entire process if you want to watch that here: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bermudahwin Report post Posted February 13, 2018 The result is excellent. I am interested in the hardware, you say its from Leroy Merlin. What would you call it in french please? I am due to France in a few weeks and would like to check it out. Thanks Harry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aza404 Report post Posted February 13, 2018 (edited) 9 minutes ago, hwinbermuda said: I am interested in the hardware, you say its from Leroy Merlin. What would you call it in french please? I am due to France in a few weeks and would like to check it out. Here you go: https://www.leroymerlin.fr/ It's our general store for all things construction work, tools and general equipment. I found the hardware in the chains / pulleys section along with the metal ring. Here is the exact piece: https://www.leroymerlin.fr/v3/p/produits/porte-mousqueton-de-drisse-a-emerillon-tournant-en-inox-70-mm-e1400077754 Edited February 13, 2018 by Aza404 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bermudahwin Report post Posted February 13, 2018 Thank you so much, Aza I know and use Leroy Martin as a store, I had not seen the clasp; and thank you for the link Harry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites