Briefcase using Sedgwick

[scrapyarddog]

Sedgwick Bridle is beautiful to look at but it's pretty stiff. For the gusset, I had to split it down to 3 oz and reluctantly line it with 2 oz cow suede (wish there was 1 oz suede).

Probably should've cut the lining slightly smaller than the main body. Would make better edges.

Took 1 week... Well worth the pain.

 

[KingsCountyLeather]

Really nice work!

I like the lining. Why dont you use pigskin lining? It’s very thin.

Is there much demand for this type of bag these days? I thought satchels were more the trend now?

[pitersek]

Very nice briefcase! Love the interior, lined and finished with pockets and pen holders.

One thing I would consider is rounding corners of the flap, since you rounded bottom corners of the briefcase. But this is a minor issue. Beautiful work!

[bikermutt07]

That is a beautiful case. 

[AndersenLeather]

You did a really good job on that. I'm impressed that it only took you one week to make. How many hours a day did you work on it?

[Tugadude]

Very nice indeed!  Love the interior with the green color.  It really makes the tan color pop.  Very clean execution.  And thanks for showing the inside, I always appreciate the thought folks put into it.  Some don't have enough pockets and loops for my taste and some probably go overboard.  Yours seems about right.

[alpha2]

Wonderful case! I particularly like the interior.

Nice froggy socks, too.

Jeff

[Dun]

Well done!

[scrapyarddog]

11 hours ago, KingsCountyLeather said:

Really nice work!

I like the lining. Why dont you use pigskin lining? It’s very thin.

Is there much demand for this type of bag these days? I thought satchels were more the trend now?

Hey thanks! I tried pig suede once, but I could not ignore the pores. Couldn't live with it.  Thought about splitting the cow suede in inventory but it's just too soft and wouldn't take the blade. Might try goat suede as it seems to be below 2 oz.

I'm not sure there's a rising demand for it but do have 8 orders on hand right now. Every piece with some customization.

8 hours ago, pitersek said:

Very nice briefcase! Love the interior, lined and finished with pockets and pen holders.

One thing I would consider is rounding corners of the flap, since you rounded bottom corners of the briefcase. But this is a minor issue. Beautiful work!

Totally agree with you. I just got lazy. HA!

 

8 hours ago, bikermutt07 said:

That is a beautiful case. 

Thanks! A few more kinks I need to figure out, but overall it's getting easier to make these.

 

8 hours ago, AndersenLeather said:

You did a really good job on that. I'm impressed that it only took you one week to make. How many hours a day did you work on it?

HAHA! Andersen Leather! You wrote that instructable, right? I read your piece a few times and determined it was possible to make it with my skills. I changed a few steps, not sure if for better or worse, but your article really helped.

I have to show a customer a sample before he buys so rushed this one out. I want to say 30 hours.

 

 

 

 

 

[AndersenLeather]

39 minutes ago, scrapyarddog said:

 

HAHA! Andersen Leather! You wrote that instructable, right? I read your piece a few times and determined it was possible to make it with my skills. I changed a few steps, not sure if for better or worse, but your article really helped.

I have to show a customer a sample before he buys so rushed this one out. I want to say 30 hours.

Yes I wrote it  I’m glad it helped you. It sure helps me remember what I did. I have also changed steps and techniques as you learn something new every time you make one. I have just made the templates in acrylic with holes for everything so that will speed up the process. I work slow so I think I’m closer to 60 hours if not more. 30hours is fast!