Posts filed under “Leathercraft”

Handmade Raw Leather Folio

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I just finished this small folio bag. riri zip lined with white cotton twill light-weight leather (compared to previous pieces) too small for a 15″ macbook, but good for 13″ or ipad/air There is a LOT of hand-stitching in this piece. Thoughts on how it could be improved: 1. Reduce the amount of leather lining [...]

Hermès: Saddle Stitch

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Here’s another Hermès’ video showing leather handstitching.

Weekend Luggage

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I got a bit ambitious and decided to try making an overnight/weekend bag. It has a longer version of the handles that I’ve been making previously.  The handles use a thick leather sewn over rope and riveted to the brass rings. The body of the bag is a thinner leather, but I added strengthening straps [...]

Sugar Cane Garrison Belt

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I’ve had the Sugar Cane studded garrison belt for four years now, and the fit is perfect, so I thought I’d get another, but without the studs. Here they are side by side for an interesting comparison.  Both belts were originally the same colour. Both belts are 36 inches, but it’s interesting that the old [...]

Shoe Lasts Australia

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Following advice from Captains of Industry we travelled up to Thomastown to visit Shoe Lasts Australia. It was interesting to see the remaining custom shoe last factory in Australia. As you’d expect, the market for lasts in Australia has been declining. Their main customers now are R.M.Williams, J.Robins, and custom medical/ortho. Almost all the new [...]

Raw Shell Cordovan Coin Pouch

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Today I made a shell cordovan coin pouch. I’ve had these cordovan shells for a while, and I always liked the texture of the unfinished side, so I thought I’d try making the coin pouch inside out. The reverse side of the shell has a slightly nubuck feel. The cordovan really is nice to work [...]

iPad Bag

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This weekend I made a new bag. A narrower – portrait shape.  The strap/handles are attached to the back body of the bag. Holds an iPad and your other daily items like phone, wallet, scarf, glasses, sunglasses etc.

Postal Bag for Sale

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I’ve put a leather postal bag for sale.  Click through to see photos and details on how to order.

Postal v2 Progress

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I’m 3/4 through making a new postal bag.  Overall I think I nailed the first design well. The minor changes in this one are: – Silver hardware (not sterling silver), D-rings are stainless steel, buckle and clips are nickel plated base metal (I need to find a source for stainless versions of these). – I’m [...]

Got Leather

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Got some new leather hides to make some bags.  Spanish and Brazillian raw vegetable tanned hides.  A couple of Horween cordovan shells. Let’s see how long it takes me to make something in-between childcare duties.