Members datdraku Posted January 28, 2019 Members Report Posted January 28, 2019 Finished this tote, it was a fun project, got to try new techniques, like the round handles and sewing from inside the bag which proved easier than expected. There are some things I would do differently, but I am very pleased with the result(and so is the owner) Made from 2 mm veg tan, painted with Angelus acrylic for the motif and Roc dye for the base coat. 0.65 thread at 4 mm spacing. Hope you like it, but critique is welcome and encoureged! Quote
Members datdraku Posted January 28, 2019 Author Members Report Posted January 28, 2019 2 hours ago, Smartee said: Very nice! Thank you! Quote
Contributing Member Samalan Posted January 28, 2019 Contributing Member Report Posted January 28, 2019 Looks great! Quote
Members BattleAx Posted January 28, 2019 Members Report Posted January 28, 2019 That is a very nice tote.. Quote
Members datdraku Posted January 28, 2019 Author Members Report Posted January 28, 2019 27 minutes ago, Samalan said: Looks great! 12 minutes ago, BattleAx said: That is a very nice tote.. Thank you! Quote
Members YinTx Posted February 3, 2019 Members Report Posted February 3, 2019 Really clean work on the stitching. Nicely done! YinTx Quote YinTx https://www.instagram.com/lanasia_2017/ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK6HvLWuZTzjt3MbR0Yhcj_WIQIvchezo
Members datdraku Posted February 3, 2019 Author Members Report Posted February 3, 2019 4 hours ago, YinTx said: Really clean work on the stitching. Nicely done! YinTx Thanks! It's the most relaxing part for me Quote
Members Elvis Posted February 3, 2019 Members Report Posted February 3, 2019 (edited) Perfect!!!! and I think the best is when we realize what we can do different and then comes the evolution of the work. Better and better. Edited February 3, 2019 by Elvis Quote
Members datdraku Posted February 3, 2019 Author Members Report Posted February 3, 2019 7 minutes ago, Elvis said: Perfect!!!! and I think the best is when we realize what we can do different and then comes the evolution of the work. Better and better. Thannks! trying new things should be a must, and also reflecting on how you can improve each step of the process Quote
bikermutt07 Posted February 3, 2019 Report Posted February 3, 2019 Really looks good. 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 datdraku Posted February 4, 2019 Author Members Report Posted February 4, 2019 12 hours ago, bikermutt07 said: Really looks good. Thanks. I really like how it turned out. Next one is gonna be even better Quote
Members GregS Posted February 4, 2019 Members Report Posted February 4, 2019 11 hours ago, datdraku said: Thanks. I really like how it turned out. Next one is gonna be even better Looks great. Enlighten this newbie, what have you seen on it that you are going to improve? It looks fantastic to my eye, but I'm REALLY new so don't really know what to look for. Quote
Members datdraku Posted February 4, 2019 Author Members Report Posted February 4, 2019 1 hour ago, GregS said: Looks great. Enlighten this newbie, what have you seen on it that you are going to improve? It looks fantastic to my eye, but I'm REALLY new so don't really know what to look for. Thanks! The pictures, as always when doing product photography, obscure some of the mistakes. For example, on the handle, the cut of the edges is not straight and flush. Also, on the bottom corners, the finishing needs more care. Better butnishing and again, straighther cuts. Quote
Members GregS Posted February 5, 2019 Members Report Posted February 5, 2019 Gotcha. But remember that we are our own harshest critics. Quote
Members noobleather Posted February 5, 2019 Members Report Posted February 5, 2019 Great bag,colours and patterns go together really well Quote
Members datdraku Posted February 5, 2019 Author Members Report Posted February 5, 2019 5 hours ago, GregS said: Gotcha. But remember that we are our own harshest critics. I know, and the client is very happy with the bag, but there are some things I want to improve in all my work. 4 hours ago, noobleather said: Great bag,colours and patterns go together really well Thanks! Quote
Members VYO Posted February 9, 2019 Members Report Posted February 9, 2019 Super nice looking bag! I have been debating with myself on a handbag design that would require stitching from the inside. So far I haven't worked up the guts to try it. Since you say it wasn't as hard as you thought it would be maybe I'm overthinking that too. I might try it soon. Quote CB 3200, Consew P1206RB, Craftool Pro burnisher, 3000mw desktop laser engraver, PointZero Dual Action Airbrush, Psuedo regad, HF 20 ton clicker, Silhouette Cameo and Cricut
Members LeatherLegion Posted February 9, 2019 Members Report Posted February 9, 2019 " Traditional romanian motif "... i had to see it. That's a fine looking bag !!! The motif brought back memories Quote
Members datdraku Posted February 9, 2019 Author Members Report Posted February 9, 2019 4 hours ago, LeatherLegion said: " Traditional romanian motif "... i had to see it. That's a fine looking bag !!! The motif brought back memories He he . Expat, or you lived/visited Romania? 6 hours ago, VYO said: Super nice looking bag! I have been debating with myself on a handbag design that would require stitching from the inside. So far I haven't worked up the guts to try it. Since you say it wasn't as hard as you thought it would be maybe I'm overthinking that too. I might try it soon. I found that sticking the needle from the outside, to see where the hole is on the inside helped. Quote
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