AbleToDream Report post Posted October 15, 2020 (edited) Hi everyone, I'm new to leatherworking, a few months ago I followed a 4 days leaherworking course to get the hang of everything and I finally had some time to start my very first projects, like all starting hobbies, a lot of mistakes were made and lessons were learned but I have so much fun that I can't wait to start on a new project. The first bag I made at the 4 day course was a supposed to be with floral sheridan style tooling but that's not exactly my cup to tea so with permission from the instructor I made a drawing myself to add as tooling on the front of the bag. After finishing this one I recreated a little coin purse for medieval fairs with some alterations on it, it now functions as a treat bag for my cat Gimli and has his name tooled on in dwarf runes. The thread is now changed to a leather lace also. And the last one that I finished last week, I had bought the pattern a few months ago already, though I did change a few things there, it turned out quite all right for a first try. The gore on this bag and the little coin purse above was made of a recycled jacket that my dad didn't wear anymore and no stores nearby sell suede so I had to get creative with the goods I had laying around at home. Should anyone have more tips or advice feel free to post them, I'm always happy to learn more about it. Edited October 15, 2020 by AbleToDream Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwican Report post Posted October 15, 2020 Very well done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adonis Report post Posted October 27, 2020 Nice work and well made Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
battlemunky Report post Posted October 27, 2020 Good work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AbleToDream Report post Posted October 28, 2020 Thank you all very much. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toxo Report post Posted October 28, 2020 I think you have a future in leatherwork my friend. Well done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ailinea Report post Posted October 29, 2020 Very nice! I especially like the use of the fleur-de-lis on the latest one! Keep up the good work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayEhl Report post Posted November 5, 2020 Not sure what a noob like me can provide as advice. I think its creative that you're able to upcycle an old leather jacket. very well done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buttons Report post Posted November 13, 2020 Very well done Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhilDimashq Report post Posted November 26, 2020 I'm a newbie as well and I wish I could make something as accomplished as your work. Very impressive Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites