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QuieroAlcapurrias t1_ituwot6 wrote

I love this so much! It turned out amazing. Thank you for being so detailed too 🙂

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amygad t1_ituy3vs wrote

Amazing! That looks like a lot of bloody work (pun intended) but so worth it.

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jjchuckles t1_itv0ykl wrote

At some point, usually when you start doing it regularly and with such quality, it stops being diy and starts being artisanal.

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joestaff t1_itv21zj wrote

If you added a layer of orange then yellow to the velvety part, you could easily convert it to a narly hotrod-fire look. 🔥

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vomeronasal t1_itv73v7 wrote

That looks great! I’m just getting into leather work myself and this is really inspirational.

Edit: I appreciate that you showed the design process so we can see not only how you made it but how you created the pattern.

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Eve_newbie t1_itvaxc9 wrote

Replying to Elledawg (#237,879)

I thought I had seen you before, you turned me onto the recycled leather Facebook group. Thank you!

I haven't had time to start my leather working journey yet, as I'm too deep into other projects, but soon I'm looking to get started.

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kitkatbay t1_itvaxeg wrote

That is beautiful! Super jelly.

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ZeroVoltLoop t1_itvcdaj wrote

Have you ever considered stropping your xacto blade on a piece of leather every minute or so? Should keep it sharp through the whole set of cuts.

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qub3r t1_itvclsx wrote

Your stuff is so cool. Everytime you post it makes me want to get into leather working. You have advice for how to get started? What tools would I need to do some basic projects: belt or knife sheath?

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tenkohime t1_itvjbwb wrote

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing the process.

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hmm-bugger t1_itvqhtj wrote

That is very very cool, wow you've got some talent!

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Frosty-Wave-3807 t1_itvqujn wrote

Beautifully done. I like the attention to detail, and I like how you left this one unlined because the inside drip sewing line does look very cool. Love the shape of this bag too, mini totes are fun! The long chain strap is sexy with the metal feet, love it that way!

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stfucupcake t1_itvrexa wrote

I'm so 8nspired by your work!

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TheSinningRobot t1_itvucf6 wrote

I have no interest in purses, or leather working in general, but I still always love reading through your posts. Great work as always.

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Smarty_40 t1_itvwecf wrote

Well, this is so cool. Forget Halloween, I'd buy this just because.

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Valalvax t1_itvzgrc wrote

I love your quirky attitude, even though sewing and leather working aren't something that interests me I wound up reading the entire thing.

And I even accidentally learned stuff... I like the little 45s you cut out of the handles so they wouldn't bunch up on the rings

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BirdsLikeSka t1_itw4d9g wrote

It's so rich, the colors and the texture contrast are great!

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scubawankenobi t1_itw8dqw wrote

Pro Tip: If u let the cow skin dry-off first after cutting, you can scrape the blood off & dye it different colors.

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johnnySix t1_itw8str wrote

Very cool. I learned a lot. But I do have a question. How do you pre-make the holes for the leather before the hand stitching?

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The_Kestrel_of_Doom t1_itwdjan wrote

Firstly, as a 50+ guy who has never had a 'purse' (we call them handbags here in the UK), that is a very fetching one. It is amazing!

Secondly, I've just bought a '50 piece leather working tool kit' on Amazon. It arrived yesterday. I want to make my cat a bespoke collar. I know the Amazon kit is probably cheap Chinese trash, but I didn't want to spend a fortune for a cat collar. If I can make it, I can then make other things too. I bought a very cheap real leather belt from a thrift shop, to use as my initial leather for the cat collar.

I'll look at your links on your profile, but is there a good Youtube channel you'd recommend for novice leather workers?

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Queen_of_Hearts t1_itwkyjx wrote

This looks amazing!!! Great job and beautiful work, this is perfect for Halloween but I’d use it year round!

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Snicklefitz65 t1_itwnpfd wrote

I don't even think it's that Halloween but I absolutely love it.

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NightSalut t1_itwtlmw wrote

Okay, now I really want one. Ever plan to start a small business and sell anything like this?

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Mediumokrahmom t1_itww3rh wrote

I love this bag so much, but I love the happiness you exuded talking about it on Imgur even more 😭❤️

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Frozty23 t1_itwxj1c wrote

Replying to qub3r (#239,884)

> Everytime you post it makes me want to get into leather working.

Everytime she posts I wish I were half that good at something, anything.

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princesscatling t1_itwzz1u wrote

This is amazing. I love it. And your whole vibe and enthusiasm makes me want to try out leatherworking too!*

* maybe when I have less projects in my WIP list.

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Humorii t1_itx0168 wrote

This is so clean and I love the style! It's so beautifully crafted.

Also your calatheas are immaculate and thrips are the spawn of Satan.

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MusclePussy t1_itx0mw2 wrote

You are amazing! I just followed you on here and instagram. I’ve always wanted to DIY leather items. You’re very inspirational

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etopata t1_itx2u70 wrote

Bloody brilliant

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guinnypig t1_itxa17v wrote

Seriously, you're so talented!

But I wanna see your plants. 200! 😳

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tainbo t1_itxc1jd wrote

Awesome work! Now I want this purse lol.

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SainT462 t1_itxk6hy wrote

Making things out of the skin of once living things is weird

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8ist_throwaway t1_itxlk58 wrote

Your enthusiasm is INFECTIOUS! Beautiful work

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dbottm4fun t1_itxr4hy wrote

Very nice and you’re very talented. The blanket, the purse are both A+++. I’m not big on pumpkins but your white ones blew me away. I like a lot. They are also A++++. Thanks for sharing.

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Build68 t1_itxuysc wrote

Pretty cool, pretty pretty cool.

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bunskerskey t1_itxwyr4 wrote

I'm also an amateur leather worker, so I really enjoyed your process photos. Beautiful bag!!! 🩸🩸🩸🩸

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jaseinyoface t1_itxye83 wrote

Whoah, pretty sure it’s you but I think I very recently saw a vlog you did during a visit to Amsterdam o.O

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Wasabiranch t1_ity4fwc wrote

"If you know anything about SF sidewalks you wouldn't have picked it up..." LOL I lived there six years, you're crazy girl hahaha. Beautiful purse! 😘

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Psycheau t1_ity7235 wrote

The dead do not bleed? How is this relevant? They cannot cut you with a knife either so what has the blood got to do with it? Just a karmafarmer hey?

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jato900 t1_ityaety wrote

It looks really good, great work.

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PositivelyEzra t1_ityclri wrote

Not the first time I've seen you pop up here. Always love to see it. You look so genuinely happy about it. It's nice to see.

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thaeyo t1_ityf1ea wrote

Period purse.

Jk, it’s cool.

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espiritu29 t1_itymul2 wrote

What's so special about some women making an ugly bag? I see that kind of stuff in Chicago all the time. People Re creative, amazing artist and don't always have to be needing a reward for stuff that's done on the normal

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Icy-Letterhead-2837 t1_ityv2h1 wrote

You're the same lady who made that laptop cover for your partner, yeah?

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Alis451 t1_itzbqh0 wrote

Replying to dugopark (#239,258)

Hah, me too, she is on here a lot with excellent quality work, though she does show all the steps and isn't using any fancy tools, these are all hand crafted with simple steps, just very high quality.

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Alis451 t1_itzbycx wrote

Replying to The_Kestrel_of_Doom (#244,524)

> is there a good Youtube channel you'd recommend for novice leather workers?

I mean she posts her own working videos, you can watch them for tips as she isn't doing anything special, basically just scissors and a punch, she is just really good at it.

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jakkarth t1_itzddcz wrote

Replying to [deleted] (#241,615)

Agreed. If you see sexual harassment in either direction, please use the report button to bring it to the attention of the moderators. We don't tolerate it regardless of who the target is.

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paintednova t1_itzdgwm wrote

This is incredible!!!! I thought you added blood to a designer purse till I saw the process photos! Simply stunning!

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Elledawg OP t1_itzxtsg wrote

Replying to qub3r (#239,884)

Thanks! Advice: just try it out and don’t be discouraged when the first couple of projects turn out badly, it’s part of the process! For tools, a rotary cutter or exactly knife will suffice to start out. You will also want to get a pricking iron to make stitching holes. I made a video a while back where I share the tools I use. I would link it here but I think it’s against the sub rules. My YouTube channel is linked in my Reddit profile tho. Good luck! Also, since you want to make a belt or knife sheath, I recommend using veg tan leather. It’s thicker and stiffer and easier to work with than chrome tan

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Elledawg OP t1_itzyjp6 wrote

Replying to The_Kestrel_of_Doom (#244,524)

Thank you! My favourite channel is Hahns Atelier. His craftsmanship and video editing is out of this world. I also watched Little King Goods when I started out. And I have a YouTube channel too with some beginner videos. I’d recommend the video on tools and the card wallet which explains how to do a saddle stitch

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Elledawg OP t1_itzysno wrote

Replying to guinnypig (#248,118)

Hahaha it’s a lot…. I have pics of them on my plant Instagram. You can probably find it through my main Instagram account which is linked in my Reddit profile

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qub3r t1_iu5uax8 wrote

Replying to Elledawg (#259,914)

Thank you for the reply! The video is exactly what I was looking for. I see you even have a video for a belt!

For anyone who's curious, I found the video by searching "Ling Chang leather tools".

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loudnjoyful t1_iu5uixr wrote

Initially I skipped this because I thought it was an ad. Quality work, so cool!!!

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