BattleAx Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikermutt07 Report post Posted October 2, 2018 Great job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BattleAx Report post Posted October 2, 2018 18 minutes ago, bikermutt07 said: Great job. Thank You Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mattsbagger Report post Posted October 3, 2018 I doubt you will have any problem selling that!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niakulah Report post Posted October 3, 2018 Agreed. I'd buy that! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScoobyNewbie Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rodneywt1180b Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomWisc Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KennethM Report post Posted October 3, 2018 That's beautiful Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daniel86 Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BattleAx Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScoobyNewbie Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
battlemunky Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BattleAx Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rockoboy Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chapelstone Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fire88 Report post Posted October 11, 2018 Beautiful bag Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JazzBass Report post Posted October 12, 2018 Impressive work ! ... and no, you'll have no trouble selling it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
