English Style Briefcase

[expatguy]

Thank you Alexis1234 appreciate your comments.

Thanks rodneywt1180b, appreciate the comments about the case and the chair.

[YinTx]

Really, Really, Really nice.

YinTx

[Spyros]

It is lovely indeed.  Does it feel heavy in the hand?

[expatguy]

Thanks YinTx appreciate the comment.

Spyros, it feels substantial but not heavy in the hand. It would not be uncomfortable to walk with around a city.

I don't like heavy cases as you tend not to want to use them.

[Wykoni]

Weight was my question as I have built several cases and if not careful they are heavy.  Pretty work, what is the color of the dye you used and outside weight of the leather.  It looks machine sewed, if not excellent work, and if so excellent work.

[expatguy]

On 9/4/2020 at 8:41 AM, Wykoni said:

Weight was my question as I have built several cases and if not careful they are heavy.  Pretty work, what is the color of the dye you used and outside weight of the leather.  It looks machine sewed, if not excellent work, and if so excellent work.

Hi Wykoni,  the weight of the leather is 5oz it is pre dyed in tan color, all the stitching is by hand. I don't own a machine. 

You had me curious about the total weight so I weighed the bag on our digital kitchen scales and it weighs 3lb 4oz with the name tag and key holder but without the shoulder strap. With the shoulder strap it weighs 3lb 9oz.

[scrapyarddog]

A very solid piece, every detail. I can make the same thing but not sure my work looks this crisp and proper.

[Scoutmom103]

Beautiful briefcase.   Thankyou for also showing the inside.   Did you design the pattern or did you purchase one?

[expatguy]

Hi Scoutmom, the base pattern is from craftsmangus who is based in Thailand, he can be found on ETSY. I modified it a fair bit and the hey holder and address label are my own patterns.

[YinTx]

Ok, wait, I just noticed the coffee cup!  That is fantastic!!  The bag is still awesome too!

YinTx