braider Report post Posted July 16, 2007 Here'a a braided leather bag, that I finished not so long ago, that I like. It's built with moccasin cowhide and measures about 20" x 12" x 6". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beaverslayer Report post Posted July 16, 2007 braider, Very, Very nice work. I really like the color and the lacing, it makes the bag look like a million dollar bag. Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prince Report post Posted July 16, 2007 Looks great, nearly too perfect. Looks difficult... just how time consuming -is- lacing like that? I wonder if should try incorporating some designs like lacing into my armor stuffs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abn Report post Posted July 16, 2007 That's the finest bag I've seen in a long time. Congratulations, David. I also visited your site and read that everything you do is by hand -- no power tools or electricity required. Any inspiration for that? -Alex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mulefool Report post Posted July 17, 2007 Really classy looking bag. I like everything about it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mudman Report post Posted July 18, 2007 That is one VERY nice bag!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmilinJim Report post Posted July 18, 2007 That is great. And your site is too. Show us some more of your lacing. You should teach. Keep on Smilin Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Bell Report post Posted July 18, 2007 Very nice work David! Your work has old world charm with modern styling. VERY COOL! Vaya Con Dios, Alan Bell There's a Natural Mystic flowing through the air Bob Marley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johanna Report post Posted July 18, 2007 I've been a fan of Dave's work for a long time, and every now and then, just to tease him, I threaten to come to his shop and take pictures and make him talk. For more pics of his designs and braids, be sure to visit his website. Thanks for sharing (and checking in!) Dave! I've been wondering how you are, and hope all is well! Johanna Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cowboy Crafts Online Report post Posted July 18, 2007 Very Very nice. I want to steal the pattern. ashley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Major Report post Posted July 20, 2007 That is really nice looking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CitizenKate Report post Posted July 22, 2007 Wow, nice! Kate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
braider Report post Posted September 14, 2007 (edited) Here's a new bag style I recently came up. This braided leather shoulder bag is 100% leather. It has no hardware, lining, zippers, etc. - not even any thread. And, of course, it's truely hand made - no electric was used to build it. Edited September 14, 2007 by braider Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolvenstien Report post Posted September 14, 2007 Beautiful work. I love the braided shoulder strap on the second one you posted. I truly wish I could learn to braid like that. What do you sell a purse like that for? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Craw Report post Posted September 14, 2007 Wow, that is great looking work! I really like the braiding. It gives the work a signature style that I've never seen before. Can that style of lacing, using lighter weight lace, be used on projects like purses? I also went to your site. It's all outstanding work, Dave! Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
braider Report post Posted September 19, 2007 I call that handbag one of my 'double flap' bags. I've built them in several sizes and on different types of bags. This one has no gusset and is pleated on the bottom of it. I get near $200 for it. Yes, a person could use lighter weight lace to build bags with. There is another topic in this 'Braiding' section that I started that has more pictures of my work in it. It's title is 'Greetings from a leather braider'. Here is a link to it: http://www.leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=5 Thanks for the compliments, ...Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rayban Report post Posted November 16, 2007 Very impressive work...and I enjoyed visiting your web-site...I got the itch really bad to start learning some braiding.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
