English Style Briefcase

[expatguy]

Hi guys,

I have been a member of the group for a while and have admired everyone's work here, I am reluctant to show my own offerings but decided to take the plunge.

I have been working for a couple of weeks on this English Style Briefcase, I live in the Philippines so sometimes products are difficult to get shipped here and things take longer waiting for accessories etc. The case is made of Veg tan leather  with all the fittings being solid brass with a brass lock from Amiet, it has a key holder, address tag and strap with shoulder pad. The bag is 3 compartment with the first compartment having a passport/cellphone pocket and pen loops, 2nd compartment is a zipped laptop pocket and the third compartment is plain for pads, books etc.

The gussets are in 3 pieces to give good fit and bend on the corners.

Although I live in the Philippines and have done for 25 years, I am originally from England hence my natural preference for English style leather work.

Stay safe everyone

[LatigoAmigo]

17 minutes ago, expatguy said:

I am reluctant to show my own offerings but decided to take the plunge.

That is quite a nice briefcase. Good work!

[chrisash]

That is excellent and shows the skills that made it

What part of the UK did you come from, lots of UK people on this forum

 

[toxo]

4 hours ago, expatguy said:

Hi guys,

I have been a member of the group for a while and have admired everyone's work here, I am reluctant to show my own offerings but decided to take the plunge.

I have been working for a couple of weeks on this English Style Briefcase, I live in the Philippines so sometimes products are difficult to get shipped here and things take longer waiting for accessories etc. The case is made of Veg tan leather  with all the fittings being solid brass with a brass lock from Amiet, it has a key holder, address tag and strap with shoulder pad. The bag is 3 compartment with the first compartment having a passport/cellphone pocket and pen loops, 2nd compartment is a zipped laptop pocket and the third compartment is plain for pads, books etc.

The gussets are in 3 pieces to give good fit and bend on the corners.

Although I live in the Philippines and have done for 25 years, I am originally from England hence my natural preference for English style leather work.

Stay safe everyone

Excellent work! Attention paid to detail in every aspect. People will see this and be reluctant to show their stuff  

Wonderful chair also. Well done.

[expatguy]

Thanks, Crisash appreciate the kind words. I originally come from a small place called Marple in the North West of England now a popular place for the canals and Industrial history of Samuel Oldknow. I go back every two or three years to see my family there.

[expatguy]

Thanks Toxo, appreciate your kind sentiments. I cannot take credit for the chair it was made by a local artist for an exhibition based on Alice in Wonderland. The title of the chair is English Breakfast, so it struck a chord with me.

Thanks LatigoAmigo, 

[Tugadude]

Nobody should be afraid to show their work here.  The whole point (I hope!) is to learn and to get honest feedback.  Most of us do that kindly and gently.  

Getting back to the subject, your briefcase, it is outstanding, in my opinion.  I love all of the little details you covered.  I really like the zippered compartment, that is a nice touch.  I'm glad you showed the interior, sometimes people only show the exterior and it makes you wonder what pockets, etc. they might have inside.

I also like the address tag that is integrated into the case.  Just nice touches all the way around.  Congrats on a nice piece of work.

[expatguy]

Thank you very much Tugadude, I very much appreciate the kind comments,

[Alexis1234]

Beautiful work!

[rodneywt1180b]

You have nothing to be ashamed of.  That briefcase is beautiful! 

Nice chair too.  Being American, I thought coffee at first.  Either way, a great and fun design.