Moderator immiketoo Posted June 30, 2018 Moderator Report Posted June 30, 2018 We were commissioned to make a series of bags for a Greek historical society as part of their costumes. Each bag is supposed to be unique and the only requirements are that there is no metal on any bag, and that any design features must have been possible in ancient Greece. This bag features all hand made construction, and adjustable strap with no buckles and a captive loop closure. Of course, it's hand stitched and made with love The only cheat is the thread. I should have used linen but this is nylon. Shhhhh. Quote Learnleather.com
Members TSes Posted June 30, 2018 Members Report Posted June 30, 2018 I assume that border stamp was made by one of Bob Beards' ancestors. Quote
Moderator immiketoo Posted June 30, 2018 Author Moderator Report Posted June 30, 2018 55 minutes ago, TSes said: I assume that border stamp was made by one of Bob Beards' ancestors. Artistic license. You COULD do it by hand and some of the art in Acropolis Museum in Athens has something similar, if not quite as crisp. Quote Learnleather.com
Members TSes Posted June 30, 2018 Members Report Posted June 30, 2018 I think it looks very nice. Your stitching is straight and clean, even on the back side. Great job. Quote
Members battlemunky Posted June 30, 2018 Members Report Posted June 30, 2018 Looks good Mike. What leather is that? It's like a fat milled look but not sure if that is actually milled or just character from the critter it came from. Quote
Members DrmCa Posted June 30, 2018 Members Report Posted June 30, 2018 Nice! Quote Machines: Mitsubishi DB-130 single needle, Kansai Special RX-9803/UTC coverstitch, Union Special 56300F chainstitch, Pfaff 335-17 cylinder arm walking foot, Bonis Type A fur machine, Huji 43-6 patcher, Singer 99 hand cranked, Juki DDL-553 single needle (for sale)
Members plinkercases Posted July 1, 2018 Members Report Posted July 1, 2018 I like this one better than the first. Nice work for sure. Quote "Oh my God....I beseech thee grant me the grace to remain in Thy Presence; and to this end do Thou prosper me with Thy assistance, receive all my works, and possess all my affections" Brother Lawrence c.1614-1691 plinkercases.ca
Moderator immiketoo Posted July 1, 2018 Author Moderator Report Posted July 1, 2018 8 hours ago, TSes said: I think it looks very nice. Your stitching is straight and clean, even on the back side. Great job. Thank you. I remember the days where I would hide the back side of stitching 8 hours ago, battlemunky said: Looks good Mike. What leather is that? It's like a fat milled look but not sure if that is actually milled or just character from the critter it came from. Honestly I have no idea. Could be fat milled. Nat calls it oil hide, but it isn't like any oil hide I've ever seen. Has a textured surface on it and stamps ok, but its very soft. 5 hours ago, DrmCa said: Nice! Thank you. 3 hours ago, plinkercases said: I like this one better than the first. Nice work for sure. Me too. The second one of anything is always better Thanks! Quote Learnleather.com
ABHandmade Posted July 1, 2018 Report Posted July 1, 2018 Mike, I liked your idea with an adjustable strap length. Everything else, as always, is superb and thoughtful. Quote
Moderator immiketoo Posted July 1, 2018 Author Moderator Report Posted July 1, 2018 7 minutes ago, ABHandmade said: Mike, I liked your idea with an adjustable strap length. Everything else, as always, is superb and thoughtful. Thank you. I like to use friction for straps and retention. In this case, I just put two cords in one hole and there's enough friction to keep it tight. And in the keepers creating a sharp bend and it won't move unless you want it to. Quote Learnleather.com
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