Crocodile / calf leather duffel

[motocouture]

@Tugadude here is another photo, showing a close up of the gap (ironically, I’m at the airport at the moment)

 

[YinTx]

Exceptionally well done.

I had a bag like that with an extended flap that had velcro on it, easy to manage on the run, but probably not very bespoke to go with alligator and Haas.  Perhaps a snap instead, or a long flap that goes over the side and pulls down with a trigger snap/ring combo that could be operated one handed?

YinTx

[motocouture]

5 minutes ago, YinTx said:

Exceptionally well done.

I had a bag like that with an extended flap that had velcro on it, easy to manage on the run, but probably not very bespoke to go with alligator and Haas.  Perhaps a snap instead, or a long flap that goes over the side and pulls down with a trigger snap/ring combo that could be operated one handed?

YinTx

Thanks - high praise coming from you (your work is outstanding )!

hmmm, I like the trigger snap idea. Could maybe work that into a longer flap that clips on to the shoulder strap attachment. I’ll try sketching out some versions. Thanks for the suggestion, it’s amazing how involved what looks like a simple part of the bag can be. 

[Tugadude]

1 hour ago, motocouture said:

@Tugadude here is another photo, showing a close up of the gap (ironically, I’m at the airport at the moment)

 

Have a safe flight!  You could easily add a piece of leather on that edge.  I don't think it would look "off".  BTW, you did a nice job of transitioning from the piping to a regular seam.  A lot of folks have asked how to do that properly and would say you nailed it.

[RockyAussie]

I was just thinking that bringing a piece off of the top with a snap fitting could work quite nicely. The snap fitting could do up on the strap D. The one I used in the making of this bag opens up a bit like a clothes peg and works very well single handed as well.

Regards Brian

[kiwican]

I'd like to try working with crocs one day

[motocouture]

17 hours ago, Tugadude said:

Have a safe flight!  You could easily add a piece of leather on that edge.  I don't think it would look "off".  BTW, you did a nice job of transitioning from the piping to a regular seam.  A lot of folks have asked how to do that properly and would say you nailed it.

Thanks! Got out of the northeast at just the right time apparently 

thank you! That was my first time trying a transition like that, still so much to learn when it comes to piping. Agreed on the extra piece of leather, I think I’ll end up trying that plus a strap / clip that I think I can work in without overwhelming the piece

[motocouture]

16 hours ago, RockyAussie said:

I was just thinking that bringing a piece off of the top with a snap fitting could work quite nicely. The snap fitting could do up on the strap D. The one I used in the making of this bag opens up a bit like a clothes peg and works very well single handed as well.

Regards Brian

Excellent idea, and love the ‘peg’ clip concept. Thanks for sharing the detailed photos (I love how the scales look like a paw print on the last one!). I think I’ll combine both concepts - small internal flap, and a fold over strap on top. Really appreciate the input!

16 hours ago, kiwican said:

I'd like to try working with crocs one day

Easier when they’re not alive 

[CastleLeatherWorks]

@motocouture 

your bag is beautiful !! I just got a side of leather and decided I want to make myself a duffle..

I was wondering if you could give more details on the piping and inside edges? did you line it ? if possible maybe you could post some pics of the inside for me.. thanks !

[motocouture]

14 minutes ago, CastleLeatherWorks said:

@motocouture 

your bag is beautiful !! I just got a side of leather and decided I want to make myself a duffle..

I was wondering if you could give more details on the piping and inside edges? did you line it ? if possible maybe you could post some pics of the inside for me.. thanks !

@CastleLeatherWorks thank you, and excited to hear that you plan to make one for yourself as well!

 

Sure, not a problem at all, will post some more pics. The bag is unlined, and the tumbled HAAS calf has a beautiful, almost suede like flesh side that I was fine with showing. I did crease and do a single coat of edge paint to finish the internal edges (will share some pics). 
 

For the piping, I used a strip of the calf leather folded over a 2.5mm cotton cord....will send some pics of that as well, and how I did the transition on the seam...