Portfolio

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On paper a portfolio looks like a very simple project. There are only a few pieces of leather and one piece of hardware. It should not be that hard but there were several small issues that had to be solved along the way. Also when making a pattern from scratch you spend a fair amount of time adjusting it trying to figure out the dimensions. I will of course include the pattern so you (and I) don't have to spend the time doing that again.

I will not go into details about sewing, burnishing and riveting. To see how I do this please take a look here:

Burnishing

Sewing

Riveting

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Music bag

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A guy contacted me asking if I could make him a music bag similar to the one I made long ago: First music bag. On this one the gusset needs to goes all the way across and instead of using a wooden bar it will be solid brass. Also the dimensions needs to be changed.

The music bag is called a music bag because it was used to carry sheet music around. I don't know if it is better than other bags for this purpose but nonetheless that's whats is called. It can of course still be used for this purpose but if you are a rebel you can put anything you like in it.

The music bag sets itself apart from other bags with is't unusual closure that consist of a bar the interlocks with the handle. Very clever and very easy to open and close.

Finding the right leather is still something I struggle with. I choose to try out shoulders from metropolitan leather as the samples I got from them were very nice. Also the replied quickly on all the questions I had.

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