HaloJones Report post Posted January 21, 2019 So I wanted a new day-to-day hand bag, it needed to be sturdy - I tend to chuck it about, be worn as a back-pack & look a bit different. I have made a couple of bags before & I am still learning - gussets & edges I do need to work on still, my carving is getting better; but again more practice needed. No pattern, just made up as I go, So its a veg tan I got from Tandy (c.5mm thick) hand stitched with a thread, again from Tandy, the colour is the eco flow light brown cut 50/50 with water & buffed with snow paste for weather-proofing, lined with a finished pig skin lining. All comments & suggestions from improvement welcome, thanks for looking Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retswerb Report post Posted January 21, 2019 Great work! That’s a good looking bag. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rbarleatherworks Report post Posted January 21, 2019 That is beautiful... well done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riem Report post Posted January 23, 2019 I'm so, so... NOT going to show this to my wife... Very nice bag! The stitch length compliments the sturdy build look. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikermutt07 Report post Posted January 23, 2019 Beautiful Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheilajeanne Report post Posted January 23, 2019 Gorgeous, and nice use of the Tandy Celtic craftaids! I have those two, but haven't used them yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smartee Report post Posted January 23, 2019 I'd say you nailed it! Beautiful bag! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VYO Report post Posted January 23, 2019 That is a beautiful bag! I love the colors, the design, and the straps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HaloJones Report post Posted January 23, 2019 Thanks all yes I do appreciate a craft aid as I can’t draw / trace very well yet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CraftsmanUK Report post Posted January 26, 2019 That's a great looking bag. Lovely stitching - Well done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DV8DUG Report post Posted January 26, 2019 (edited) Nailed it! What did you do to the inside of the flap? Dark and cloudy. Looks awesome. Edited January 26, 2019 by DV8DUG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HaloJones Report post Posted January 27, 2019 16 hours ago, DV8DUG said: Nailed it! What did you do to the inside of the flap? Dark and cloudy. Looks awesome. All that is the application of the dye used on the bag generally, but to the flesh side, did not want to line that piece in case it came out too thick to close properly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
