Leather Bag

My skills improve as I challenge myself.

This time I decided to make a bag. A simple one.

It started when I attended an event and went with a casual bag which did not fit and I felt I really “need” to have a leather casual bag.

Basic design was taken from a book, but I kept changing it. The cover was changed since I found an interesting leather at Seiwa, Tokyu Hands Shibuya. Another change was using a magnet rather than a strap.

Can’t see in the photos, but I also made a should strap for the bag. It was so easy, it made me think of making my own belts and straps.

New leather project – Long Wallet

While my skills improve, I am a bit frustrated as I do not have all the tools and materials to create a better product.

I am using the wrong sewing material, wrong spacing.
It looks ok, but! I know it can be better.

Maybe in several years I will collect enough tools or I will give up this hobby. Who knows?

 

Leather

Tanned Leather Pen case

Another step in my Leather Craft.

Moving from Book and Kindle cover, which are essentially flat to create this pen-case.
It was not easy, especially the size and the stitching at the bottom, but an important step to move to bigger things, like a Tote bag or a messenger Bag.

Pencase

Leather Craft

I have recently started yet another Hobby which I really enjoy, Leather Craft.

Not too difficult, a lot of space for creativity and the results are amazing.

I now can’t explain to myself why I paid so much money for brand wallets, Leather business cases and Book Cover.

 

Leather Craft