Members BattleAx Posted October 2, 2018 Members Report Posted October 2, 2018 Just finished up this leather Duffel Bag. A good friend of mine called and asked if I wanted this white leather hide his work was going to throw it out. I told him I would take it and try to make something out of it. This bag used a -lot of leather. I will be able to make a few Tote bags and small item with the rest. I will try to sell this on Esty the only problem it is white not to many people want this color. Quote
bikermutt07 Posted October 2, 2018 Report Posted October 2, 2018 Great job. Quote I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with. Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day. From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Members BattleAx Posted October 2, 2018 Author Members Report Posted October 2, 2018 18 minutes ago, bikermutt07 said: Great job. Thank You Quote
Members Mattsbagger Posted October 3, 2018 Members Report Posted October 3, 2018 I doubt you will have any problem selling that!! Quote
Members niakulah Posted October 3, 2018 Members Report Posted October 3, 2018 Agreed. I'd buy that! Quote
Members ScoobyNewbie Posted October 3, 2018 Members Report Posted October 3, 2018 That is a pretty design. I like the white. Good contrast. How did you reinforce the handles so that they don’t pull off or out of the main bag leather when the buyer stuffs too much in? How much can it hold without deforming? Quote
Members rodneywt1180b Posted October 3, 2018 Members Report Posted October 3, 2018 You don't need a whole bunch of buyers. You just need one. Someone will recognize it for what it it-a real nice handmade bag that no one else has. Quote
Members TomWisc Posted October 3, 2018 Members Report Posted October 3, 2018 Very nice job! I like the white leather because it is different from the usual dark colors, very classy! If you care to share, where did you get the pattern for the bag? Quote
Members daniel86 Posted October 3, 2018 Members Report Posted October 3, 2018 Don't think of it's color like this is a problem. I believe your bag will find it's buyer. It's a really good work, and stitches are very accurate. 2 hours ago, ScoobyNewbie said: How did you reinforce the handles so that they don’t pull off or out of the main bag leather when the buyer stuffs too much in? How much can it hold without deforming? ^ twice that Quote
Members BattleAx Posted October 4, 2018 Author Members Report Posted October 4, 2018 22 hours ago, ScoobyNewbie said: That is a pretty design. I like the white. Good contrast. How did you reinforce the handles so that they don’t pull off or out of the main bag leather when the buyer stuffs too much in? How much can it hold without deforming? Hi Scooby, I have 16 copper rivets that hold the handles on the bag, I use leather washers inside the bag to reinforce the the handles. I use these leather washers on my canvas bags. Thanks Quote
Members ScoobyNewbie Posted October 4, 2018 Members Report Posted October 4, 2018 (edited) What’s a leather washer? Are they like leather conchos, but without the metal spots? I ask because people actually make noises when they pick up my personal purses and the handles are always tearing out, or up. My current purse looks like a bear tried to escape from inside by tearing at the bottom of the handles. Lol. My next purse will be latigo. How hard is it to turn latigo inside out? daniel86, twice what? Edited October 4, 2018 by ScoobyNewbie Quote
Members battlemunky Posted October 4, 2018 Members Report Posted October 4, 2018 Yeah, you will have noooo problem selling that. Enough about the bag though. How about that dog peeking over the table, that is a beautiful beast you have there Quote
Members BattleAx Posted October 4, 2018 Author Members Report Posted October 4, 2018 19 hours ago, battlemunky said: Yeah, you will have noooo problem selling that. Enough about the bag though. How about that dog peeking over the table, that is a beautiful beast you have there Hi battlemunky, That is Capone he is my buddy he will hang out in the basement with me when I am working on leather projects. He is a very cool dog my best friend. Thanks.. Quote
Rockoboy Posted October 6, 2018 Report Posted October 6, 2018 On 3/10/2018 at 10:15 AM, ScoobyNewbie said: How did you reinforce the handles so that they don’t pull off or out of the main bag leather when the buyer stuffs too much in? Too help with this possibility, I would always pass the handle straps right under the bag, so there is less worry about the handles coming loose if the bag is overloaded. (Personal experience from carrying an overloaded school-bag many many moons ago). Quote Kindest regards Brian "Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you are right" Henry Ford Machines: Singer 201p, Kennedy, Singer 31K20, Singer 66K16 ("boat anchor" condition), Protex TY8B Cylinder Arm (Consew 227r copy), Unbranded Walking Foot (Sailrite LSV-1 copy)
Members chapelstone Posted October 6, 2018 Members Report Posted October 6, 2018 On 10/2/2018 at 7:05 PM, BattleAx said: Just finished up this leather Duffel Bag. A good friend of mine called and asked if I wanted this white leather hide his work was going to throw it out. I told him I would take it and try to make something out of it. This bag used a -lot of leather. I will be able to make a few Tote bags and small item with the rest. I will try to sell this on Esty the only problem it is white not to many people want this color. Do you have a pattern you can share? Quote C. Norman McGlohon Chapel Stone, LLC Custom Leather Works
Members JazzBass Posted October 12, 2018 Members Report Posted October 12, 2018 Impressive work ! ... and no, you'll have no trouble selling it Quote Christopher J. Gordanhttps://www.youtube.com/user/ChrisGordan
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