Randoseru style leather backpack build

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Randoseru style leather backpack build

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6 жыл бұрын

I made a backpack for my girlfriend and ended up making something very similar to a Japanese Randoseru bag!
I love the result despite many small errors along the way.
Made with 1,4mm thick vegetable tanned leather, dyed with Fiebing's Oil dye in walnut and hand stitched.
Do let me know what you think in the comments =)
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I have been making leather products for the past 7 months, mostly bags, backpacks and small items like wallets and card-holders. I am still learning a ton every time I take on a new project and always appreciate feedback on my creations.
For the moment I don't take orders as I like to spend too many hours getting the finished product as good as I can : this means that if I were to sell these bags, the selling price would be way more than the bags are worth due to the hours of work involved.
As always, do let me know what you think of this creation and this video. If you have any tips or comments about the techniques used, please let me know by dropping a comment below this video :)
Thanks for watching!

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@ah5721 2 күн бұрын

I was looking to make my daughter a randoseru style backpack but in canvas & couldn't find anything that showed a simplified version , I'm so grateful for you showing me how it went together !

@tatistutis7689 3 жыл бұрын

Hi James, the bag is beautiful. I have one thing to add about the process, be careful when you use glues , it is better to do it in open spaces and wearing some protection.My partner woks in a hospital specialised in treating people with cancer and the amount of patients that come to it who have being in contact with glues in a daily basis is huge so just be more conscious about you dealing with those kind of products.

@jagmortlock 3 жыл бұрын

This is beautiful, the colour is lovely! I think the stitching on the front looks purposefull and breaks up what would be a, quite plain front. Very nice piece

@JamesBerry 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton James for your message :) I would have liked not to make the very silly mistake of forgetting about the clasps in order to get the clean front flap I was hoping for initially... But at the same time I agree with you that it could have looked a bit too simple without these!

@sherwin4ever Жыл бұрын

@@JamesBerry I think that stitching would make it sturdier since it goes through instead of just one layer. I also think that the shoe polish made a really great job it made a distinct high class vintage look. 😊

@michigandave9680 4 жыл бұрын

This bag, and the coloring, are a success. It looks great.

@JamesBerry 3 жыл бұрын

🙏 Thank you!

@yuehu5315 6 жыл бұрын

Away from machines, brilliant work. I love your water cup cornering approach and everything else you have shown here.

@JamesBerry 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Yue :) The cup approach is great because we always have loads of things around the house of different sizes and shapes we can use for different corners. All one needs is to be creative ;)

@stuartmarkman769 4 жыл бұрын

Mistakes are a part of learning. Keep up the good work. As for the shoe polish. A good way to waterproof the leather and keeps it looking good.

@JamesBerry 4 жыл бұрын

Hahah thank you Stuart for your message and encouragement !

@CantrellLeatherGoods 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful bag. You really have a talent for this. I’m enjoying watching your videos so much. I’ve been doing leatherwork for a few years but you absolutely never stop learning or being inspired - so thank you for that. As far as shoe polish: I’ve seen and heard of old timers using shoe polish and using it regularly. So if I was you and it was achieving a look you want - keep it up. After all it WAS designed FOR leather. 👍🤗

@JamesBerry 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Choya, i'm glad you're enjoying the videos :) yes i completely agree about the shoe polish: I've got a lot of questions about it from people who are surprised to see it used like this and every time i come back to "it was made for leather so it should work in theory"

@stanhegeman8751 3 жыл бұрын

Shoe polish is not recommended for use on veg tanned leather, tho as it causes the grain to tighten and crack with flexation. Okay with chrome tanned because that process tightens the fibers initially.

@yayaglass 5 жыл бұрын

Just found you, wonderful bag! I appreciate that you don't pretend that we always get it right the first time, everything takes Doing before we perfect a new design. As for stitching, I too like a single thread length and went through agonies using the traditional method of piercing the thread with the needle to hold it in place, until....I found Weaver Leathercraft, here on KZfaq. He has very quick and useful vids on everything, but the first time I saw him explain how he stitches, well, it was a moment. IT's traditional except that he does not pierce the thread but chokes up on it as much as he can, you can play it out as you need it. Another amazing deal was that instead of going through with one needle, then the other and testing to make sure you haven't snagged the first thread, etc., he puts one needle in half way, puts the other in, pulls down slightly on both to make a vertical X, grab the sharp ends and pull. No pierced thread, and so much quicker, cuts sewing time by at least a third. Check out his channel, it's amazing, he's saved me from making mistakes on expensive leather. Karen

@JamesBerry 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Karen, I will definitely g check him out :) I find that, using quite thick thread and needles, I can't get both needles through the holes comfortably enough to use the vertical X trick.

@shadowgolem9158 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant project! I love the design and your sharing of your thoughts as you work through. You might consider gluing the seams before you stitch and getting the holes aligned during gluing with several needles every 5-10 stitch holes. That can save a lot of pain in the stitching process.

@JamesBerry 5 жыл бұрын

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@takiclintonharness4066 6 жыл бұрын

OMG, you're the one my friend; this is so so modern and vintage at the same time, i'm just speechless about the finish, completely my taste, good job for real.

@JamesBerry 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much :) Yes, I like to combine old fashioned designs, techniques and materials and add in a more modern twist, often with interesting proportions or shapes/edges. So glad you like it!

@takiclintonharness4066 6 жыл бұрын

Put in mind that you have the ability to build an original guitar case with the same leather finish, yet the same hardware style; it would look sick, inform me if you're interested in the idea.

@ericf.wolcott4716 6 жыл бұрын

I like all the lessons learned in this project. Now if I can just remember for my own projects. Where the thinner leather was stitched to the straps, I might have stitched across the thinner piece to make a square. This makes it a decoration instead of a 'funny bulge'. Of course, it also puts more stitches on a stress point. Very nice finish on leather. I think that shoe polish worked well.

@JamesBerry 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric for the idea, I'll have to find ways of making areas like those a bit more interesting :)

@pepleatherlab3872 4 жыл бұрын

An important consideration for leather workers is the glue element to construction. We all prefer that natural leather smell to industrial glue. There are vegetable based substitutes that are less harsh on the nose.

@JamesBerry 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip ! I've not tested many glues and, to be honest, I'm too afraid to change as the method I have, event if it stinks, works really well for me.

@pepleatherlab3872 4 жыл бұрын

@@JamesBerry I was also a little hesitant at first too. Tested it out on a small sample first. After three days all I could smell was the leather. I pulled at the strips to check the seal, and it was a little weaker but I figured once I added the stitch it wasn't going to matter. Enjoy the Holidays.

@JamesBerry 4 жыл бұрын

Interesting. I'll definitely check out this type of option for future builds :)

@Tipi_Dan 2 жыл бұрын

There are many ways of treating leather: you can even put it out in the sun and give it a suntan to darken it. Oil can be applied in all sorts of fashions depending on the leather, it's intended purpose, and the desired appearance. One favorite technique is to darken the leather using no dye at all, but by applying heavy oil. Purity is important though because certain chemicals can break down the leather in time. A popular mix today is neatsfoot oil with beeswax emulsified into it. You have employed techniques I have not tried, but the amount of oil that went into the project leather was not excessive for this leather and intention. The backpack will last a very long time with that much oil in it. I have soaked some projects in neatsfoot oil and been disappointed with the look, then come back and looked at the piece 10 years later and it has a rich waxy amber patina and is still as good as new.

@JamesBerry 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dan and thank you so much for the detailed message :) I've learnt a lot since making this video and am still learning today. One thing I will definitely have to try some time in the future is sun-dying using different products and materials to get different results. Looking forward to seeing how all these projects will age with time!

@sherwin4ever Жыл бұрын

Perfect! The bag looks absolutely gorgeous! It's really rare to see a pure leather Randoseru. 😊😍

@JamesBerry Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Sherwin, so glad you like it :D

@sherwin4ever Жыл бұрын

@@JamesBerry I looked all over the internet for a pure leather Randoseru earlier this year, unfortunately they usually make it nowadays with faux leather to make it waterproof.

@davidhumphrey1922 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice. I too use shoe polish a lot. I found out that if you use a touch of saffire black from England added sparingly, (it has a lot of pigment) adds an extra element that adds a vintage touch to my work.

@JamesBerry 4 жыл бұрын

Oh thanks David for the tip ! Indeed I'll have to try that on a future build, especially to add a mock-patina on wallets for example !

@francoisduguay1361 6 жыл бұрын

That color

@JamesBerry 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words :) Glad you enjoyed the video!

@ApostolicGrandma Жыл бұрын

Love it! also, I never thought about using shoe polish. Brilliant idea ❤

@JamesBerry Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Do make sure to rub off all the extra polish before using it or you may get some on your cloths (I've never had this issue but it's important to keep it in mind).

@JamesStreetStation 6 жыл бұрын

Flange = "gusset" (IE, side pieces). Pretty cool on-the-fly design ya came up with there. I'm sure the GF enjoyed and appreciated it.

@JamesBerry 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm still learning a lot of the correct names for things :) Pleased you like it !

@user-Benya1 2 ай бұрын

Good bag. Thank you for tutoriel friend.

@jerryogorman5895 5 жыл бұрын

Wow such an interesting video...you’re so talented. Beautiful bag

@JamesBerry 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Jerry! Glad you like the bag :)

@adrianwibowo6154 6 жыл бұрын

Love that backpack. Great video, James!

@JamesBerry 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Adrian =)

@skiddrowe9104 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, Kind one... The shoe polish looks nice.

@JamesBerry 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you like it !

@ClintATaul 2 жыл бұрын

I used to just use parrafin wax and a felt. But lately i just use cheap neutral shoe polish. Cheap and you can get it anywhere.

@JamesBerry 2 жыл бұрын

I agree, can't stress how useful a good quality clear shoe polish can be for this!

@poojaash3982 4 жыл бұрын

Resolene gives it a good shine and seals the dye as well

@JamesBerry 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment and the tip :D

@poojaash3982 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome James! :)

@omgleatherworks3253 3 жыл бұрын

It looks great. Our 'mistakes' are usually only visible to us makers that have the original vision. Now I can't excuse a crooked stitching line, which happens WAY to often for my tastes. You did a fantastic job. I remember sitting on my couch hand stitching with the tv on. I appreciate how you discuss your expectations as well as your disappointments in design and execution. Sometimes we have to make changes mid-flight. One suggestion is I'd think if you'd did a square-foot test of your coloring and finishing process from start to finish, you would have felt much more positive about it throughout the entire project.

@JamesBerry 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! Indeed I try to apply your tip for my current builds: it's easy to maintain a consistent color if you dye the whole piece of leather first. I'm glad to hear you liked the video so much :)

@davidhumphrey1922 4 жыл бұрын

Nice design. I often use shoe polish as a final finish. I use Saphir polish for it's quality, lots of pigment with a nice shine. Tried kiwi and the like just not enough pigment.

@JamesBerry 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I still need to test Saphir as it's hailed as the holy grail of polish. I'm still a bit put off by the price but I guess I can keep it for just my best pieces. Thanks for your message :)

@gijsbo2000 10 ай бұрын

@@JamesBerry You need very little of the Saphir. So over the longer term, it is not that much more expensive than cheaper shoe polishes. A thing with shoe polish sometimes can be that the pigments rub off on clothing. Saphir has developed its “Canadian” line of products for leather objects that are often worn on or sitting on textiles. It sits somewhere in between a paint and a shoe polish, and its pigments will not rub off that easily. Very easy to work with, many colours available, colours can be mixed without a problem and it also nourishes the leather. When repairing bags, nowadays, I almost always use Saphir's Canadian products for finishing instead of their shoe polish.

@Stonecraft_Leather 2 жыл бұрын

Late to the party, but that's a great bag. Always appreciate your builds!

@FinnJenkins 6 жыл бұрын

Lovely tutorial thanks. For the mottled look I start with wood stain and then lighter and darker leather dyes. Gets a great "aged and knackered" look to brand new leather . I also am a huge fan of antique to make the grain pop if you are using belly leather. Shoe polish is also a winner in my opinion. It's dye and it's wax. What could go wrong? I use it liberally when I'm doing black leather and stitching as the white core of the leather tends to show though the stitching holes and the polish sorts that right out. Lovely work and a great concept for a very tidy bag. Well done. That triple gusset looks tough. To be honest, I should probably have glued it up with the outer wrapping and stitched the whole thing right through. A bit of skiving on the edges along the stitch line makes multiple layers easier to deal with. Subscribed and look forward to more.

@JamesBerry 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Alex, thank you for the great feedback! I'm glad you liked the video and am very curious about the wood dye: how does this differ from leather dye? Is it not bad for the leather? And yes, I absolutely love shoe polish and am frankly surprised I haven't seen more people talk about this as a possible option on forums and reddit.

@tonygloster8829 4 жыл бұрын

A great bag great work 👍 excellent video 👏👏

@JamesBerry 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Tony !!

@kimainsworth-bowes593 6 жыл бұрын

Again, very nice design. In that part of your straps where you had that excess thickness you did not like-- skiving the strap that went in between the layers would reduce that bulge.. And I must say no to shoe polish on anything but shoes. The color will rub off on to clothing and skin. Keep up the great work!!!

@JamesBerry 6 жыл бұрын

Hahah thanks again Kim! The thing about shoe polish is that tons of people are saying the same as you, however I'm getting great results so far with no rub-off at all as long as it's applied properly... So I'm still torn about this as I feel that, as long as it works, why change? What would you use instead? I've tried eco-shine (or something similar) but am not fond of the results.

@Vearyn812 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@JamesBerry 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

@thewristfund1595 3 жыл бұрын

glueup process is easier if you let the two sides tack up before putting them together

@WashingtonLuiz-ct9nq 2 жыл бұрын

Dear James, Is the dye used for made from aniline and alcohol?

@rubricsuxi 4 жыл бұрын

Such a cute and awesome bag! I wonder if the inside of the bag sheds little bits of leather lint? My first bag did, and I don't like getting fluff all over my phone screen and other stuff.

@JamesBerry 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your message, I'm glad you like it :) Yes it did shed a bit at first but now it's fine. I guess this depends on the type and quality of leather you use - the one I have is pretty good at not shedding pieces.

@rubricsuxi 4 жыл бұрын

@@JamesBerry Thank you!

@elinepoelstra8049 4 жыл бұрын

THis is amazing!!! please make a video about the basics used

@JamesBerry 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Eline, thanks for the comment, I'll look into this for a future video :)

@dvldogg187 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great video. How has the bag held up? Does it get regular use? After regular use what feedback have you received both positive and negative about your design and construction?

@JamesBerry 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Dr. Evil and thanks for your comment ! It's been a year now and my girlfriend uses it basically every day to carry her laptop and stuff for work around. It's wearing really nicely and is starting to look a bit used (but in the good / patina way). I was lucky and think I got the design and construction mostly right. The only two elements I would change now are : 1. the straps on the back are too far appart at the shoulders and will need fixing when I find the time - this makes wearing it not the most comfortable but she loves the bag and has got used to it (it also works ok'ish with the straps quite short) 2. the closing mechanisme was sown directly through the front flatp - I should have sown them into the inside lining of the flap so the sowing doesn't show from the outside. Hope these elements help :) Best, J.

@dvldogg187 5 жыл бұрын

JamesBerry if I could offer a suggestion, I think it would be fun to see a follow up video where you discuss things you like and don’t like about your designs an maybe show how they have broken in. Thanks for the great videos they are fun and inspiring and easy to watch.

@JamesBerry 5 жыл бұрын

That's a good idea ! I'll see if I have projects that would be interesting to discuss :) Thanks for the kind words, I'm really pleased you like the videos !

@gracaperuna190 5 жыл бұрын

obrigada por mais uma aula de mestre os seus projetos são muito lindossssss parabéns

@JamesBerry 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you like it !

@hollywoodcarny7771 6 жыл бұрын

You’re an amazing leather artist!!

@JamesBerry 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I still have a ton to learn though :)

@KajTaotsu 6 жыл бұрын

When it comes to the shoe polish protecting, how well does it keep the dye/oil from bleeding onto clothing? I'm always worried that my dyes will end up rubbing off onto clothes/skin and want to get away from acrylic top coat (resoline) if possible. That being said, the shine and color on your bag are phenomenal, congrats on the finished product!

@JamesBerry 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment ! After months of use and several re-polishes to keep the bags looking good, I have not experienced a single issue with the dyes rubbing off. Bear in mind that as long as you apply the polish correctly then rub off the excess, you should have no issues with this. As mentioned, since this video I have used this method a few extra times on these bags as well as on a leather wallet and have had no issues with the shoe polish. ...I have had issues with the Fiebing's dye rubbing off... but that's just due to me going too fast and not using it properly :')

@V3leathercraft 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this wonderful work. But is it ok to use shoe polish which really losing the veg tan leather smell. I prefer to use mix of Beewax, Cocoa butter &extra virgin olive oil to give a nice shine & its really good for leather too. Thanks.

@JamesBerry 3 жыл бұрын

Your method works great, I've tried that a few times myself and it will give you a very nice result! Using polish will work also but has the advantage of being much faster to do. However, it's true that you have much less control over what products you're putting into the leather.

@V3leathercraft 3 жыл бұрын

@@JamesBerry I tried Hush Puppies Neutral Wax, but the leather loses its natural smell. Its the main. And thanks for the reply.

@clem4232 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing guide and walkthrough on your thought process. Ive done small pieces before but i’m thinking of doing something like this. I’m just wondering if using shoe polish will stain white clothes when carrying it? Or stain clothings in general

@JamesBerry 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Clement and thanks for your message. I have not had an issue with polish rubbing off on cloths: the most important thing is not to put on too much and to buff off the excess polish really well once it's dry. Also, I've tested a lot of polishes since publishing this video and would now recommend using Saphir De Luxe clear polish. It's a bit more expensive than regular polish but it's lightyears ahead of the competition!

@garyblake4296 5 жыл бұрын

Good effort bud thanks for sharing.

@JamesBerry 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary :)

@BenjaminCousino 4 жыл бұрын

Do you know the total time that you out into this bag? It is beautiful! Incredible craftsmanship!

@JamesBerry 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Benjamin for your kind message ! This was one of my early projects and I spent approximately 35 hours making it. I'm sure I could make it a bit faster now, but all the stitching takes time :)

@BenjaminCousino 4 жыл бұрын

@@JamesBerry Thank you! I am very interested in getting started and obviously will be starting much smaller than this. But this is a goal that I would like to make one day!

@krzysztofboduch1492 5 жыл бұрын

I like it, I like the color you achieved. I wonder what's the bag condition today? Was 1.4 mm leather thick enough?

@JamesBerry 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Krzysztof, the bag is in great condition still and weathering nicely. It's now got loads of small creases around the front from where the front flap is moved a lot but it looks good. The leather is indeed thick enough as it's mostly doubled with two layers of 1,4mm leather (so 2,8mm total).

@antonioeduardonascimento9833 5 жыл бұрын

congratulations beautiful work!

@JamesBerry 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marcos :D

@farzblue9725 6 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous!!!! When you add shoe polish to the inside part of the flap, it won't transfer if touched?

@JamesBerry 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much :) I've had no issues with shoe polish so far and I've been using it on all my work. Make sure you wipe it all off properly after it's been applied and had time to dry.

@byteboost001 5 жыл бұрын

What type of leather is that ? I was looking on internet but the only leather i found is soft leather but i think that's not so good for this.. thx

@JamesBerry 5 жыл бұрын

It's vegetable tanned leather (often called vegtan or veg-tan leather). You mostly find two types of leather, vegtan and chrome tan, the difference being in the processes used to obtain the leather. Most times, vegtan leather will be more resistant and less soft than chrome tan. I highly recommend you find out as much as you can about the difference between the two before choosing the leather you want for your project as they will have very different feels to them and will not require the same work processes to use. Good luck with your crafting :)

@byteboost001 5 жыл бұрын

@@JamesBerry Many thanks for your advice, very helpful 🤗

@patrickcousino7246 6 жыл бұрын

Well done! The mottled look... Was that a result of the oil/dye mix? How did it show as mottling? Better question; how did you apply the mix to make the effect? (I akin the look to dripping alcohol onto acrylic paintings, which make a more pronounced look. I like them both!!)

@JamesBerry 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you =) The oil and the dye don't mix well at all, so simply dipping the sponge or cloth into the mixture then applying it to the leather meant that some areas got more leather, some got more oil - then the oiled parts would not absorb the dye as well... all in all creating a nice mottled effect. Not sure I could do it again if I wanted to but happy with the results =)

@patrickcousino7246 6 жыл бұрын

Well, I’m still a noob at this so I’ll try anything once. Ha! If it replicates, I’ll let you know!

@JamesBerry 6 жыл бұрын

Heheh thanks, I would love to know how this works out for you !

@northshorepx 6 жыл бұрын

Nice project!

@JamesBerry 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

@thewaltest Жыл бұрын

Beeeautiful

@Iansiphonevideos 6 жыл бұрын

Where do you purchase your leather? The leather looks like veg tan but appears supple somewhat after dying. Does the oil dye soften the leather some?

@JamesBerry 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Ian, I get it from a french website called DecoCuir (I'm based in Paris, France). The leather is somewhat supple at 1.4mm thickness and does stiffen up with dying to then become supple again after applying Neatsfoot oil. I don't have access to really high end leather though that will be my next big purchase if I can sell one of the bags I'm making. Do bear in mind that all the processes I do to the leather will vary greatly from one leather to another, one dye to another and one oil to another. I treat every piece of leather as a unique piece as I can't easily control the quality of the leather (or my techniques come to that).

@MattWeber 6 жыл бұрын

the benefit of oil dye is that it doesnt dry out and stiffen leather like spirit based dye does.. so its not that the oil dye softens the leather, but it simply lets the leather stay as soft and flexible as it started out as.

@Ynobe513 5 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy I found this channe....

@JamesBerry 5 жыл бұрын

Hahah so am I :) Thanks for being here!

@waterwater8756 6 жыл бұрын

really nice

@JamesBerry 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@veraluciaaraujo5011 5 жыл бұрын

This musthave!!

@magdadan7885 5 жыл бұрын

Καταπληκτική δουλειά bravo

@lolymar3277 6 жыл бұрын

Nice work!, your voice is very relaxyng

@JamesBerry 6 жыл бұрын

thank you Liam, I'm glad you enjoyed the video :)

@susanne1495 6 жыл бұрын

It's really amazing! Where did you buy the leather?

@JamesBerry 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Susanne! I bought it on DecoCuir, a French leatherwork website as I live in Paris.

@face9366 6 жыл бұрын

GOOD JOB

@JamesBerry 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you like it !

@johnsmithy4419 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet!!!

@JamesBerry 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers :)

@raqueloporto515 5 жыл бұрын

Lindo trabajo!

@JamesBerry 5 жыл бұрын

Gracias Raquel :)

@pedroimiranda902 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for share you work

@JamesBerry 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@yutaadi 2 жыл бұрын

How many days u spend on this bag?

@JamesBerry 2 жыл бұрын

Spent 30 to 35 hours over the course of 2 weeks to make it.

@nohaali4288 5 жыл бұрын

Why oils?? .. are they only for coloring??

@JamesBerry 5 жыл бұрын

The idea here was to make sure the dye was not going on evenly over all the leather, that there were some places with more oil in it than others so the dye would penetrate differently. Not sure how well this worked but I love the final finish. Will probably try this again sometime but varying it a bit... we'll see :)

@HaoPham-wm6fb 5 жыл бұрын

Hand bad so very beautiful

@JamesBerry 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@camoctrok. 5 жыл бұрын

Класс. Однако, короткой ручки не хватает. Class. However, the short handle is not enough.

@JamesBerry 5 жыл бұрын

Hahah thanks for the message :) Actually my girlfriend asked me to make the straps even shorter since filming the video !

@macswanton9622 6 жыл бұрын

I reckon she likes it very much. Should last longer than 6 years too, no prob

@JamesBerry 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you :) I really do hope it lasts a long time!

@ArgentiLuna 5 жыл бұрын

Great vid, very informative. Nice to listen to your voice, you remind me of Stewie Griffin from Family Guy.

@JamesBerry 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sean! Never been compared to Stewie but he's definitely my fav' from that shoe so ... thank you x)

@melissacolinbalderas9707 5 жыл бұрын

HERMOSO

@JamesBerry 5 жыл бұрын

Gracias!!

@kathyshoeshop2324 6 жыл бұрын

I worry about shoe polish coming off on clothing or hands. I don’t use it on anything that comes in contact with clothing.

@JamesBerry 6 жыл бұрын

I fully understand your concern and always warn people about this when discussing this method. That being said, my girlfriend and I have both been using these bags nearly on a daily basis with no traces of it rubbing off on cloths. I have polished both bags a few times since then and still have not seen any traces on my hands, cloths or even the couch the bags are thrown down on after a long day. I would therefor say, with absolutely no scientific evidence to back my claim, that if you rub off the shoe polish properly as they suggest on the polish box then you should not have any issue ;) If you try this out, do let me know what your results are like as I'm working with a very limited test pool here!

@TheRunesmythe 6 жыл бұрын

You can always seal the leather after applying the shoe polish if its something you're worried about; a top coat will effectively put a barrier between you and whatever dyes/stains/polishes are on the surface and preserve the look longer as well.

@sheliajohnson1262 6 жыл бұрын

beautiful. great job

@michaellopez5960 5 жыл бұрын

Where can I the ruler?

@JamesBerry 5 жыл бұрын

Hiya, nearly all the tools I have can be found on Amazon :)

@TheRunesmythe 6 жыл бұрын

I like the overall look of this bag; its pretty unique in my experience, and the fact that its handmade just adds to that. I've never used shoe polish myself, but given that its designed to polish and help protect shoe (made of leather) it stands to reason that it would also work just as well on other leather pieces, with the bonus that its readily available and inexpensive; people who are more experienced may chime in otherwise and I defer to their knowledge, but in the absence of that I say if it works for you, go for it. One tip for the future (which you're free to take or ignore, since its just an idea); you might try something like this antiquing dye (www.tandyleather.com/en/product/fiebing-s-antique-finish-4-oz-british-tan) to get that mottled appearance. You dye your piece as normal, then once its dry you apply the antique (the amount will depend on how mottled you want it, with more giving a more dramatic look) and wipe it away fairly quickly; it will settle into any natural wrinkles, crevice, marks etc. in the leather, leaving them darkened, but it will also stain the rest of the surface irregularly, resulting in that patchy, mottled look.

@JamesBerry 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment :) Yes, I'm happy with shoe polish though many people are worried it might rub off on cloths. Though I completely understand why they think this, I've found that as long as you rub the polish off properly, then you shouldn't have any issues. I'll definitely give antique finishes in the future as I've seen other people get great results from it !

@samehelazmerly508 6 жыл бұрын

Its very nice bag ,, but I am sorry to tell you that you need more to delight the bag internal as I think it's poor finishing with the pockets , the outside is not matching with the inside ,, hope that your next bag be more beautiful,, please don't upset from my words

@JamesBerry 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment. Indeed I still have lots to learn and making sure the inside is as good as the outside is one of the next big challenges for me. At the moment I feel that doing this though will require a lot more equipment and materials and will make these bags more and more expensive to create. I totally understand the value of making the insides as nice as possible and thank you for your constructive criticism :)

@samehelazmerly508 6 жыл бұрын

JamesBerry ,,,I am sure that you will succeed,,, nice to meet you

@FashionGirl-gn2ln 4 жыл бұрын

Patterns?

@JamesBerry 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry, don't have any for this build.

@romeitaly 2 жыл бұрын

Sei francese o inglese?😊

@LordBifMusic 6 жыл бұрын

NAÏSSU

@JamesBerry 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks :D

@davidblalock9945 6 жыл бұрын

Personally, I think I would have gone for a wider strap section over the shoulder, thinning up as needed, with the lower strap stitching outside of the shoulder section.

@JamesBerry 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, this is an idea I'll be testing out in the future. I find that about 1/4th of all the time spent on a project goes into making the straps. Will be testing different options in the future for all these :)

@dvig3261 6 жыл бұрын

pretty.. but needs more stitch work..glue just aint gonna cut it.

@JamesBerry 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! I would love to know what part of the bag you're talking about so I can make sure it stays strong. Can you give me more info on this? Thanks

@dvig3261 6 жыл бұрын

From 16:24 to about 17:00 it appears that an entire panel is glued on after attaching buckles, but nary a stitch there. Just not something I'd do. I'm guessing it is largely for appearance (it turned nice) because it was sewn on the bottom..but up the sides Id have stitched it.

@JamesBerry 6 жыл бұрын

ah I see where the confusion comes from! I actually stitched all around the two parts (inside panel and outside panel) so that they should not move one bit =)

@dvig3261 6 жыл бұрын

Ahh, my bad. very cool and LOTSA stitches..good work!

@JamesBerry 6 жыл бұрын

Hahah, indeed it was a lot of stitching, but way easier and more satisfying that trying to get the inside pocket and side panels stitched up =)

@galsilva2510 6 жыл бұрын

Linda!!!

@JamesBerry 6 жыл бұрын

Gracias :)

@echoecho3108 6 жыл бұрын

Total beginner, here. Dimensions/measurements would have been helpful, mate.

@JamesBerry 6 жыл бұрын

Heya, you can check out the rough measurements here: imgur.com/a/8RtmH Do note that they may be different from the final result as I had to adapt some of the dimensions as I went. Good luck with your leather work :)

@echoecho3108 6 жыл бұрын

Thanx, mate! Marvelous work. Lovely that you made it specially for her.

@a1s1pinky 6 жыл бұрын

I’d use Aussie instead of shoe polish....

@JamesBerry 6 жыл бұрын

Hiya, thanks for the tip! Could you link me to the product you're talking about ? Much appreciated.

@a1s1pinky 6 жыл бұрын

JamesBerry This one: amzn.to/2J0HBlm Its a great conditioning product, been using it for years. Makes it water resistant as well. If I want to take it a bit further, AFTER aussie has completely dried, I usually seal it with Resolene: amzn.to/2J0PCGM Resolene makes it waterproof and its the greatest leather protection finish out there. Also makes up for a great leather resist If you’re into using antique stains.

@paulinachavarria2915 5 жыл бұрын

cutieeee :((

@jacknemo8021 5 жыл бұрын

wouldn't have been able to keep from tooling something on that many unadorned square inches of flap. Otherwise nice.

@JamesBerry 5 жыл бұрын

One day I will feel confident enough to start tooling ;) Funny how for many it's the most interesting part but not something I'm particularly attracted to. Thank you for your message!