RESTORED - 80 year old military bags get full makeover and update!

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Жыл бұрын

This military map pouch was made in1940 by the Swiss army using thick vegtan leather.
Today we're taking it apart and rebuilding, hopefully giving it a new life :)
Find me on Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/JamesBerryLeather
Leatherwork starter kit : bit.ly/3vMoC5h
Vegtan leather: bit.ly/3oEWFbu
LOXX closing mechanism: bit.ly/3BsJmCI
Utility knife: bit.ly/3ODUPlz
Strap cutter: bit.ly/3baECXD
Metal ruler: bit.ly/3znnl5E
Saddler's needles: bit.ly/3cEkzRw
Cutting mat: bit.ly/3cPxkZR
Stitching chisel: bit.ly/3bckwfq
Mallet: bit.ly/3zQaZEB
Exotic wood slicker: bit.ly/3barcuM
Edge beveler: bit.ly/3Saj26g
Thread pack: bit.ly/3PHB3qB
Fiebing's Pro Dye: bit.ly/3binI9h
Skiving knife: bit.ly/3ziSxTg
Cotton gloves: amzn.to/3eQnxzz
Alcohol burner: amzn.to/3OHZ9QX
Stitch groover: bit.ly/3oFl0hc
Tokonole: bit.ly/3Jef1cF
Thread zap: bit.ly/3OIY5Mw
Saphir renovateur: amzn.to/3zkAxI6
Saddle soap: bit.ly/3zf0N6Q
Leather protection cream: bit.ly/3vo7x19
Revolving punch: bit.ly/3BH9yJZ
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I make and restore leather products in my spare time, 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 video. If you have any tips or comments please let me know by dropping a comment below this video :)

Пікірлер: 26

@samoryTure 2 ай бұрын

Excellent job. I have a few of these bags. I picked up this style a week ago for $45. Usually I'll just clean them with wax, oil .

@TheSteampug Жыл бұрын

Probably my favorite channel on youtube. Love your work and how you carefully explain everything. Cant wait to see more of these vids.

@JamesBerry Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your message, this means a lot to me :D

@ianthomas3653 Жыл бұрын

Just found this channel while researching sneaker kits, and love the detail in your videos. So happy I have a whole new channel to binge.

@lindajones2558 Жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh!!! Unbelievable craftsmanship! You do beautiful work!

@JamesBerry Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your message Linda :D Glad you like the final result!

@Pennyguin Жыл бұрын

Beautiful restorations …and I’d like a croissant too please 😂

@Handles-R-Lame Жыл бұрын

Me three 😏

@-----REDACTED----- 2 ай бұрын

So…that implies I can make my own pull-up leather…😮

@mariekevrakking Жыл бұрын

I just wanted to say that you've inspired me to so more leatherwork. I have this thrifted leather backpack that I did not like some things about and slowly I am making changes to make it my own. I one day want to makeover one of those bags like you do

@JamesBerry Жыл бұрын

Thank you Marie for your message, I'm so glad to hear these videos can inspire you to restore old items :)

@Handles-R-Lame Жыл бұрын

Some crepe rubber will help with removing all those stitches just use it on the innermost side of the leather if ur looking to protect the outside finish.

@JamesBerry Жыл бұрын

Aah cheers I need to try this out!! It could save me so much time 🙂

@Rich-in6ds 8 ай бұрын

Great content! Do you have any tips for bags that won't hold dye properly? I am working on a horse shoe leather bag with very thick, soft leather but the problem with it is the dye in the leather constantly rubs-off on clothes. I've thoroughly cleaned it and tried to seal it with beeswax but it still rubs out. Thinking about resorting to getting some leather stain remover on it but fear that may completely discolor the entire bag.

@Daniel.R.S 4 ай бұрын

Where do you find stuff like this. Would love to do something like this myself

@JamesBerry 4 ай бұрын

I find these on french second hand websites and sometimes ebay (if you know what you're looking for and the correct keywords in German ;) )

@rasmis Жыл бұрын

Lovely recycling! At 21:04 you glue leather to textile straps. What type of glue did you use?

@JamesBerry Жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you like it :) I use a neoprene cement glue.

@KOszmare Жыл бұрын

Hi. Could you tell me what are dimensions of these bags. I want to build one similar to this one. Thanks!

@Tammy-un3ql Жыл бұрын

👌👌👍👍

@JamesBerry Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@rykerr5491 Жыл бұрын

Any suggestions on the concentration of alcohol to be used on leather?

@Handles-R-Lame Жыл бұрын

70% water to 30% alcohol diluted. 50/50 also works.

@JamesBerry Жыл бұрын

I use mine very strong (95°) because I know the leather I'm working on can take the abuse and that I'll be reconditioning the leather afterwards. Otherwise, Matts Toaster has a great suggestion for you in his reply: 70/30 water/alcohol, or even 50/50 if you're feeling brave.

@lindajones2558 Жыл бұрын

Why do I cringe when I see you take out the stitching 😳😳😳?!! Must be the historian in me.

@JamesBerry Жыл бұрын

Hahah, hopefully I can appropriately fix it up again with stronger materials that will help keep the piece lasting much longer still :)