Laser-cut Birkin Bag

[LatigoAmigo]

I had to try it… so here is my first purse, a laser-cut version of the Hermés Birkin Bag. It’s really more of a prototype, as I’m still learning how the laser cutter works on different leathers, and, more importantly, how to execute good design.

The leather used for the outside and inner pockets is top-grain “Red Dakota” cowhide (5-5.5 oz.), and the lining is “Designer Delight Dark Red” (2.75-3.25 oz), both from the Hide House in Napa, and the thread is Waxed Polycord from Maine Thread Company. The cutting, the lacing holes, and the engraving were done on a 100-watt, CO2 laser cutter, with the pattern created in Adobe Illustrator. Hardware is from various sources, and all stitching was done by hand.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited April 2, 2018 by LatigoAmigo

[bikermutt07]

Well done, I like it.

[Bob Blea]

That looks pretty impressive.  It's a lot of hand stitching.