Leather Roll-top backpack build - Veg-tan brown

Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль

Follow me as I make a leather roll-top backpack inspired by the messenger bag style.
Made with 2.5mm 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 =)
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 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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  • @evanhawk2574
    @evanhawk2574 Жыл бұрын

    Man, after I saw you put the ring & strap on bottom,I now realize. You are my brother from a Euro mother. I sure of it. Carry on mate.

  • @stephenlandry4351
    @stephenlandry43515 жыл бұрын

    I must applaud you for designing and creating such a fine quality messenger bag after only five months of leatherwork experience. It provides a certain amount of inspiration that a novice such as myself could possibly create something this nice without years of practice. Very well done.

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your message Stephen! I'm so glad my videos can inspire other newcommers to the craft to test new things :)

  • @gezdonaghy2456
    @gezdonaghy24564 жыл бұрын

    Really enjoy your builds. No silly music you explain important steps and the reasons behind it. You are brutally honest and realistic when it comes to mistakes and you share these lessons well. You do a really good job and your bag is fantastic. A matching weekend holdall would be an amazing traveling set of luggage and look fantastic as it ages. Thank you for sharing. 👌

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hahah thanks for your comment :) I'm glad you like this type of video!

  • @scotwally
    @scotwally6 жыл бұрын

    Hey James. You are truly a craftsman. I couldn't agree with you more about taking time and not rushing any part of the process. Attention to detail is key. Your leather coloring process is very high quality. It shows when the finished product looks as good as this bag. I like the slightly dappled dye pattern as well. Leather isn't perfect either. Keep up the good work and the very entertaining and instructive videos. I look forward to more.

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Walter for your very supportive comment! I'm really pleased you enjoyed watching this :)

  • @terryclark7864
    @terryclark78646 жыл бұрын

    Well done. 5 months into leather working, very impressive.

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Terry, I'm still learning a lot every day and hope to be able to improve on this design in the future =)

  • @frankvanpijkeren8824
    @frankvanpijkeren88245 жыл бұрын

    Your enthousiasm and detailed information is great!

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Frank :)

  • @mossdavis4447
    @mossdavis44476 жыл бұрын

    I live in america and I don't understand the imperial system either. WHY CAN'T WE JUST USE THE METRIC SYSTEM IT MAKES SO MUCH MORE SENSE This was really cool James, very entertaining and I love your voice!

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hahahah, thank you Xan Davis for the nice comment, glad you enjoyed the video and that you share my point of view on how cool it is to be able to divide everything by ten ;)

  • @jamesthe-doctor8981

    @jamesthe-doctor8981

    5 жыл бұрын

    Of course I don't speak for everyone in America, but I have my own reason as to why I'm reluctant to switch completely to the metric system which is: I was taught in school the Imperial, or "Standard" system of measurements from the earliest age, on. The metric system wasn't even mentioned for many years and because of that, my brain THINKS in the old system. So because of that, whenever I see "meter" I have to mentally estimate in "a little more than a yard." Yep, the metric system does make SO much more sense, but it's a lot like learning a foreign language that is so different than yours that you actually need to THINK in that language before you can be fluent in it. I think that scares a lot of people away from learning it.

  • @PabloJ1968
    @PabloJ19686 жыл бұрын

    BEAUTIFUL WORK OF ART!

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much Pablo!

  • @JamesBerry
    @JamesBerry5 жыл бұрын

    Check out the tools I use and recommend here: www.amazon.com/shop/jamesberry See what I'm selling on my Etsy shop: etsy.me/2RV4Dwe

  • @crisyorke1328

    @crisyorke1328

    5 жыл бұрын

    JamesBerry Just show the work process and stop debating about imperial and metric system, dang it!

  • @davidhumphrey1922

    @davidhumphrey1922

    4 жыл бұрын

    Very nice bag. I'd like to offer, that if you rub paraffin on your tools they are more easily removed. Multiple applications will be needed. Great job.

  • @prepperjonpnw6482

    @prepperjonpnw6482

    4 жыл бұрын

    I use a different method when stitching through a double thickness of leather. Before applying glue I put the two pieces together lined up perfectly and then use clamps to hold the two pieces down on the edge of my workbench. I then use a four prong pricking iron with beeswax on it and punch all four corners through both pieces of leather. I then remove the clamps, separate the two pieces and proceed to punch all of the holes needed. Once I have all the stitch holes done I put the two pieces together and check that all holes line up. Next I glue the two pieces together and do my stitching. It sounds more complicated than it actually is and makes the entire process a lot easier to do

  • @MyCovertNarcissism
    @MyCovertNarcissism5 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic, you did an incredible job with this.

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your message :D So glad you like it !

  • @htchtc203
    @htchtc203 Жыл бұрын

    Such a beautiful bag

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you :)

  • @jamesking5508
    @jamesking55084 жыл бұрын

    LOOKS GREAT PROFESSIONAL JOB

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot James, glad you enjoy the final result :)

  • @robertsherman9975
    @robertsherman99754 жыл бұрын

    I really like the finished bag ! I totally agree with dying the leather the way you did. Gives it a patina of warm and used look. This will last a great many years, softening and becoming more beautiful ! Here in the States, the weight of leather, is by the square foot. Beautiful work !

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi Robert, thanks for your message! I'm glad you like the finished bag and totally agree with you about the patina :)

  • @prepperjonpnw6482

    @prepperjonpnw6482

    4 жыл бұрын

    JamesBerry I’d like to make a bag like this with a high shine or gloss on the outside. Almost as if you could shine it like a good pair of leather shoes. Also, very dark almost black on the edges and near the stitching but more of a medium dark over the rest of the leather. Would you be able to help me figure out how to do both of those please. Love your videos very much Cheers mate

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@prepperjonpnw6482 For me the most important thing to get a good shine is using good polish. It's interesting that you compare it to shining shoes because I regularly use shoe polish on my finished projects as I find that to be a great easy way of getting good results... maybe you could try that ? I'm no expert but I would say that if it works for shoes it will work for a bag... it's all leather right? :)

  • @CeeJay254Art
    @CeeJay254Art5 жыл бұрын

    Wow. Beautiful bag

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Jane !

  • @baffalote
    @baffalote6 жыл бұрын

    I have got to say....truly astonishing!....patience is key to a true rewarding effort on a piece like that....thank you for a truly great messenger bag as well as a fully detailed video or your artwork....

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the high praise! I'm glad you enjoyed the video and hope to bring you more soon :)

  • @baffalote

    @baffalote

    6 жыл бұрын

    You're Welcome!!....Bring on the Videos!!...

  • @sandradi7845
    @sandradi78455 жыл бұрын

    My god that's fantastic craftsmanship.

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Sandra :)

  • @florencekho3574
    @florencekho35746 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot, James. I'm glad I found your video. I just begin my adventure in bookbinding and the leather stitching skill, your video encourage me a lot. All the best to you, JamesBerry.

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Florance I'm glad you liked the video! Good luck with the bookbindong, sounds like a great hobby also :) do check the /leathercraft on reddit or the leatherworker.net forums if you need any help/advice!

  • @tassiespirit
    @tassiespirit4 жыл бұрын

    That will last you for 50 years or more. Great job!

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you :) I really hope to keep it for a long time !

  • @northshorepx
    @northshorepx6 жыл бұрын

    really enjoyed that. the best bit was you detailed commentary.

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it :)

  • @johngalv9288
    @johngalv92886 жыл бұрын

    Good job! the final bag looks very nice. thanks for sharing.

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you John, I'm glad you liked it =) Using the bag every day I love the final result despite it being too deep and the side leather too stiff to be really practical.

  • @felicelcius8002
    @felicelcius80023 жыл бұрын

    what a lovely backpack

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your nice message :D

  • @matthewward7220
    @matthewward72205 жыл бұрын

    Lovely bag that James fantastic result

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Matthew, glad you like the result :)

  • @newhomemech
    @newhomemech3 жыл бұрын

    gorgeous

  • @rowboat27
    @rowboat275 жыл бұрын

    Stewie makes a backpack Love it!

  • @sherwin4ever
    @sherwin4ever Жыл бұрын

    That's a nice handmade bag! 😍😍😍

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    Жыл бұрын

    Hahah, thank you :)

  • @justdoenme
    @justdoenme5 жыл бұрын

    JUST BEAUTIFUL!

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Ana :D

  • @doghibthekobold7852
    @doghibthekobold78526 жыл бұрын

    That is gorgeous, mate! Brilliant work!

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks you very much Avalon! Pleased you like it =)

  • @flykickznation714
    @flykickznation7144 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful bag man

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, I'm glad you like it!

  • @zulmahmud3248
    @zulmahmud32485 жыл бұрын

    just completed my own project inspired by this video..thank you sir

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    5 жыл бұрын

    Love to hear this kind of story :D Glad it has inspired you to make your own and I hope you'll love using it for the years to come !

  • @conceptrial3400
    @conceptrial34004 жыл бұрын

    another passionate guy here. I like making leather things

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    4 жыл бұрын

    Nice, thanks for joining the fun :)

  • @danielirvine7468
    @danielirvine74684 жыл бұрын

    Incredible mate great work I would love a bag like this and to make it by myself would be so rewarding

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Daniel for your comment :D So glad you enjoy this !

  • @illustrious1
    @illustrious16 жыл бұрын

    Your bag looks great and Im happy for you.

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot, I'm loving it so far !

  • @jerrieyum
    @jerrieyum3 жыл бұрын

    That’s dope I think it’s wonderful.

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @kayleatherman8714
    @kayleatherman87145 жыл бұрын

    Great job!

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you :)

  • @stanhegeman8751
    @stanhegeman87513 жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous! Fine designing as well. Your patience was well rewarded. I might have added a gusset to the front pocket to increase its capacity, but perhaps not. Personal choice and I truly respect yours. Again, very, very nice. One of your best overall. Thanks for sharing.

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks you Stan for your kind words! Adding a gusset to the front pocket could be an interesting idea to play around with in a future build of this bag. Will keep that in mind :)

  • @MrMilky1190
    @MrMilky11905 жыл бұрын

    Fabulous. Well done indeed.

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks you Neil :)

  • @claudioscola
    @claudioscola4 жыл бұрын

    Nice job!

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Claudio ! Pleased to hear you like the result :)

  • @qrubmeeaz
    @qrubmeeaz5 жыл бұрын

    Nice work!!

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @ScottTurnerformeindustrious
    @ScottTurnerformeindustrious6 жыл бұрын

    Awesome work James!

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Scott !

  • @AM-cx1ng
    @AM-cx1ng4 жыл бұрын

    This was the final project that I saw, that made me definitively decide on taking leatherwork as a hobby. Thank you!

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your message, I'm so pleased to hear my videos can help others get into leatherworking ! :D Good luck and have a blast with your creations !

  • @prepperjonpnw6482

    @prepperjonpnw6482

    4 жыл бұрын

    JamesBerry I use a different method when stitching through a double thickness of leather. Before applying glue I put the two pieces together lined up perfectly and then use clamps to hold the two pieces down on the edge of my workbench. I then use a four prong pricking iron with beeswax on it and punch all four corners through both pieces of leather. I then remove the clamps, separate the two pieces and proceed to punch all of the holes needed. Once I have all the stitch holes done I put the two pieces together and check that all holes line up. Next I glue the two pieces together and do my stitching. It sounds more complicated than it actually is and makes the entire process a lot easier to do.

  • @rafaelcervantes7212
    @rafaelcervantes72123 жыл бұрын

    Amazing work!! Thanks for sharing.

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Rafael, glad you like it :)

  • @fredir3596
    @fredir35966 жыл бұрын

    Great bag, great video. I intend to make a few bags and it’s always nice to see how others do it.

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Fredi and good luck with your bag making !

  • @V3leathercraft
    @V3leathercraft3 жыл бұрын

    Wow. Thanks for this wonderful idea.😘

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, glad I can inspire others with this :)

  • @MLunenborg
    @MLunenborg6 жыл бұрын

    You just earned a leatherworking enthousiast-subscriber. I will be doing a workshop in August to get into leatherworking myself. And I've been going crazy with my searching of Leatherworking KZreadrs these past few days. I cant wait for the workshop, in fact. I am strongily thinking of just foingnout there, buying a few supplies and juat fo for it. 😂

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hey Maatren, thanks for the message :) Leatherwork is a great hobby and I would suggest that you don't wait for the workshop and grab yourself some basic equipment right now, start making very simple key-rings and card holders using the knowledge you've gained from the youtube vids (that's how I started off). Then when you go to the workshop you'll be able to start asking more specific questions from the start :) Good luck with the craft and have fun !

  • @hotmanmogayakinsitompul6805
    @hotmanmogayakinsitompul68054 жыл бұрын

    Amazing...good job...

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you :)

  • @11261966
    @112619666 жыл бұрын

    Good bag, good video. Thanks!

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you =) I'm pleased you enjoyed it!

  • @ChamberlainCody
    @ChamberlainCody4 жыл бұрын

    Great video

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Cody :)

  • @kevinpowell54
    @kevinpowell544 жыл бұрын

    Great job. Looks great, and some good lessons learned..

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the message Kevin :)

  • @kevinreyesphotography
    @kevinreyesphotography4 жыл бұрын

    Excellent production and results! Just starting in leather crafting myself and so exciting to learn your ways. Great job, new subscriber :)

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much Kevin! Hope you have great fun with your new hobby :)

  • @moutazemad6889
    @moutazemad68892 жыл бұрын

    A pice of art 👏👏♥️

  • @Ranger4564
    @Ranger45646 жыл бұрын

    That is a very nice backpack.

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Ranger :)

  • 3 жыл бұрын

    😍 preciosa mochila! Buen trabajo! Me encanta el cierre 💜

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Monica 🙌

  • @Lilpeepkinn
    @Lilpeepkinn6 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful bag James!

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Kevin =) Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @jerryogorman5895
    @jerryogorman58955 жыл бұрын

    Another fascinating video wonderful

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hahah thanks Jerry :D

  • @johnwayne3554
    @johnwayne35545 жыл бұрын

    great project. 30 hrs well devoted to self improvement 💪

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hahah thanks John, couldn't agree with you more :)

  • @barbaravance6774
    @barbaravance67745 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for this video! I have been looking for a camera bag online and was shocked at the cost for a simple leather messenger bag. The few, yes few, that weren't $350 seemed to have major issues. Mostly due to poor stitching, bad hardware, glue and sadly added plastic zippers( ahhh why???). I'm looking at leather-work for the second time in my life. The first being a child.lol! But, 4 years of home ec. and sewing leads me to think I could do this if I take the time. Your project is great! And your voice and demeanor are so pleasant! Thank you for sharing your journey with us!

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hahah, as a photographer myself, this is so true ! Before starting leatherwork I wouldn't have thought I would ever be able to make something like this. One of the next steps for me would be to get myself a good sewing machine and try myself at different fabrics. If you're already used to sewing then don't let complexity stop you ! Work on your design, start simple, and go from there :) Do share your results with us !

  • @nbekirichardson5337
    @nbekirichardson53376 жыл бұрын

    Very impressive work. Keep going

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much =) I intend to continue!

  • @skyruner2001
    @skyruner20016 жыл бұрын

    I remember your MM:DOC days, good times.

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    6 жыл бұрын

    Heheheh good times :)

  • @francoisduguay1361
    @francoisduguay13616 жыл бұрын

    Great craftsmanship :) love the color of dye you choose as well!

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much! Yes i love the color and i can't wait to see how it will age :)

  • @francoisduguay1361

    @francoisduguay1361

    6 жыл бұрын

    I can only see it aging beautifully! Really hope to see more leatherworking videos like this, made me want to try out the craft.

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    6 жыл бұрын

    I'll make sure I upload more videos for future projects then! If you're looking for something manual to do leathercraft is really nice as you don't need much space or many tools to get started!

  • @simplyrise5217
    @simplyrise52174 жыл бұрын

    That bag will last a 100 years👌. Good job bro👍👍👍. I subscribe 😁

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hahah thank you so much :D Glad you like it !

  • @DianePahl
    @DianePahl6 жыл бұрын

    Stunning!

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Diane!

  • @laurie886
    @laurie886 Жыл бұрын

    Very nice bag love the walnut Finnish

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Laurie :)

  • @markedwards2005
    @markedwards20054 жыл бұрын

    Loved it...

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Mark! :)

  • @EgdeFilms
    @EgdeFilms5 жыл бұрын

    So very cool.

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Matt, glad you like it :)

  • @chriscraig3886
    @chriscraig38865 жыл бұрын

    Hey James, when I use the pricking fork to punch sewing holes, I tap the tips of the fork on/into bees wax before punching the holes, each time. Comes out of the leather much easier.

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tip Chris :) Indeed, I do this now if I need to get through many layers of leather.

  • @raulgarcia863
    @raulgarcia8636 жыл бұрын

    Good job in the video.. this is really impressive for only 5 months of skill time..

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much Raul =) I'm very happy with the result.

  • @izaradesigncom
    @izaradesigncom5 жыл бұрын

    very nice design 😍

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hahah thanks :D

  • @lauraweiss7875
    @lauraweiss78754 жыл бұрын

    Very pretty bag. I use chrome tanned leather (3-4oz) for a lighter and much more supple bag. I also like to include a waxed canvas lining on the inside. It gives a more finished look and allows for a zippered pocket and/or a laptop sleeve.

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Laura, I'm glad you like it! I also like your idea of a waxed canvas for lining the bag : do you glue this to the leather or sow it in?

  • @dave8709
    @dave87092 жыл бұрын

    Very nice love watching will definitely subscribe have a great day all way from Colorado

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Dave :)

  • @dave8709

    @dave8709

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@JamesBerry Your welcome hope you have a great day

  • @tychamilton-whiten7401
    @tychamilton-whiten74014 жыл бұрын

    Excellent!

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Tycha :)

  • @MrKirby2367
    @MrKirby23676 жыл бұрын

    Very nice job,

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @siyuanxu3537
    @siyuanxu35375 жыл бұрын

    I used to use the tool with "6 legs" to punch the stitching holes, but sometimes like you have said, it is hard, so now I rely more and more on awl to finish the punching and use this tool to mark the holes. great videos, thanks

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    5 жыл бұрын

    If you're able to use an awl well, then that's definitely the best option ! Most pros will only using the stitching marker to punch small marks in order to see where to place their awls. This is a technique I really should learn if I want to improve my stitching. Alternatively I have found that better stitching punches help minimize friction (but I spent a lot on the ones I use now to get there).

  • @KaramKaram-tk9ge
    @KaramKaram-tk9ge5 жыл бұрын

    Muchas gracias

  • @kildareman051
    @kildareman0516 жыл бұрын

    Having made something similar, although one seam was 13mm thick, I prefer to bang out the stitching holes separately on each piece of leather, so lots of careful measuring. I would personally have added adjustment to the shoulder straps but a great project none the less.

  • @biosk4hvd
    @biosk4hvd6 жыл бұрын

    "I apologise for those of you who don't use the metric system, that's not your fault". hahahahahaha Great video :)

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hahah thank you =)

  • @dperry19661

    @dperry19661

    5 жыл бұрын

    it great for small precision measurements. Just like Fahrenheit is more precise the centigrade..

  • @jamesthe-doctor8981

    @jamesthe-doctor8981

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@dperry19661 Just exactly so. It's much simpler to measure in millimeters than fractions of an inch, or even tenths/hundredths/thousandths of an inch...but it's difficult for us old school folks who grew up with Imperial Measurements, and learned to THINK in those terms. Metric really is much simpler, but not when you're trained from the beginning to THINK in standard measurements.

  • @dperry19661

    @dperry19661

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@jamesthe-doctor8981 Well i guess it was when they said we were going to convert to metrics in like 75 i paid attention in that years 4th grade math. I use both

  • @jamesthe-doctor8981

    @jamesthe-doctor8981

    5 жыл бұрын

    doug perry I remember that, it was the year I enlisted in the Air Force, and although it wasn't taught in school back then, I checked it out on my own after the Air Force gave me my first assignment, which was 2 years in Germany. Since we never really switched over, I still tend to think in Standard, but most conversions are very easy and mentally converting it all gets me in the neighborhood. I think we all have to use both here in America. A lot of places use both so if you don't, you're probably missing out on things.

  • @chuckcassel5417
    @chuckcassel54175 жыл бұрын

    Good job, 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Chuck !

  • @StuffUCanMake
    @StuffUCanMake5 жыл бұрын

    This is excellent stuff! I subscribe!

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    5 жыл бұрын

    Heheh, glad you like it :)

  • @DeputatKaktus
    @DeputatKaktus4 жыл бұрын

    You have created something really beautiful there, and something that may well outlast the both of us. Bravo! 👏🏻😃

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Tim for your praise :) So glad you like it !

  • @mukhumor

    @mukhumor

    4 жыл бұрын

    Barring Armageddon that bag will be around in 500 years!

  • @ghadaalbakry3852
    @ghadaalbakry38524 жыл бұрын

    حاجة جميلة جدا الله ينور عليك

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you ! Glad you enjoyed it :)

  • @mzigliara
    @mzigliara6 жыл бұрын

    Really nice! Subbed!

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much Max :)

  • @livewiya
    @livewiya4 жыл бұрын

    Some advice for future projects: perhaps you may cut your blanks before dyeing. This makes dip-dyeing easier. As for the straps bring too thick: often you stitch/joint a thinner yet softer leather for comfort while not making it too thick/stitch. You could've also used a French skinning knife to skive the edges you glue and stitch together. Never to be critical, only hope some of my advice may be useful

  • @livewiya

    @livewiya

    4 жыл бұрын

    Although dip-dyeing may result in a more even coloration that the method you applied, I still think it allows the character to show through (I will admit, since it'll dye the back you'll use more dye and will likely need a means to flat hang dry)

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the input ! I have never dip-dyed and I'm not sure I would know how to for such a big piece. If I ever find some decent water based dye I might try this out but I'm afraid the pro dye from Fiebing's would be too strong for this and dry out the leather too much. I've learnt a lot since posting this video and will 100% be skyving the straps next time before stitching! I also really like your idea of having a different leather for the backing... as I have quite a lot of supple chrome-tanned leather lying around this could be a great idea for the next project. Anyhow, thanks for your message, hope you enjoyed the video :)

  • @livewiya

    @livewiya

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@JamesBerry I've had to get creative to find containers both wide and deep enough; I then needed to baffle the container so a small volume of dye will fill the container to an adequate depth. I myself have only used Fiebing's pro dye but I really only use utility leather so I will admit they weren't very supple to begin with.

  • @darvit1514
    @darvit15144 жыл бұрын

    Very nice. But I think you should have added an inside pocket for keys, pens, etc.

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your message :) For future builds I definitely want to incorporate more storage options like that. As this was the first time I attempted such a big build I really wanted to keep it as simple as possible to make.

  • @realcraft3785
    @realcraft37854 жыл бұрын

    nice

  • @gracaperuna190
    @gracaperuna1904 жыл бұрын

    mais uma vez falar que a sua arte é muito linda é redundância ...parabéns e sucesso

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you :)

  • @gracaperuna190

    @gracaperuna190

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@JamesBerry obrigada a vc

  • @gracaperuna190

    @gracaperuna190

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@JamesBerry por nada lindo

  • @JaneDoe-bh8gy
    @JaneDoe-bh8gy3 жыл бұрын

    When punching your holes an easy way to ease the process you can put masking tape down before and put wax on the tape. It makes the punch come out much easier.

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tip Jane, many people have recommended wax but this is the first time I hear about using tape also! This is a great tip that I'll be sure to try out :)

  • @EmperorProtects4848
    @EmperorProtects48486 жыл бұрын

    wow, great video and escpecially impressive for your experience... dabbeling in leather myself, but nowhere near your level. subbed.

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Florian, glad you enjoyed it and found it informative! Good luck with your leatherwork :)

  • @emilion94
    @emilion945 жыл бұрын

    I really like your style of voice over! Nothing too shouty, you talk good about your work and one can tell you like what you're doing. Keep it up! (Y)

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your comment :) It's a style I enjoyed in other people's videos and wanted to emulate it in mine. Glad you like it !

  • @albertofrancia6549
    @albertofrancia65492 жыл бұрын

    Un excelente trabajo muy bonito y cuidado pero es cierto que es antieconómico. Solo cuando es para uno mismo o un regalo merece la pena.

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    2 жыл бұрын

    Muchas gracias por su mensaje Alberto, me encanto que te gusta!

  • @matthewkovach3455
    @matthewkovach34555 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoyed this video. I feel the commentary was spot on. It was satisfying to see how well the bag turned out in the end. I went looking for information on two things when I was done watching. I wanted to know about the clasp and found the link for that. I also wanted to know about the straight edge your using with the handle and the bubble levels. Could you tell me who makes that one?

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Matthew for your comment! I found the straight edge ruler on Amazon after some searching for long metal rulers. Hope this info helps you find yours :)

  • @elizabethwatson71
    @elizabethwatson713 жыл бұрын

    I like the strap stitching, it looks ha d made. If you want to ‘age’ your leather I have a few suggestions, they work for me and several others..chains and bricks. Get the bag as flat as possible and drop thick chains (I threw them down) repeatedly. Lay dry paper towels across the bag and drop bricks down. Fill the bag with a few bricks this will help emphasize the stress points so you can flex around them. Then there is soap or washers, put fresh dry soap into a long sock, now swing it at the bag (with bricks inside) like using a sap. You can also use heavy metal washers or screws.. I love this bag, if you have the dimensions I’d love to give it a go

  • @branfrandisco
    @branfrandisco6 жыл бұрын

    If you treat your stitching punch with bees wax it helps the tool release. Cool project!

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, I'll try this next time I have thick layers to get through.

  • @susantipsyhealy7655
    @susantipsyhealy76554 жыл бұрын

    Found the ruler...made by shop fox...24”. Did a google search for ‘metal ruler with handle & bevel. Sweet

  • @sebastienducret5850
    @sebastienducret58503 жыл бұрын

    Très beau travail !! Effectivement, piquer 6mm de lanières, je vois le problème et je compatis ! Mais le résultat en vaut la peine ; c'est un très beau design en tout cas et une réalisation tout en finesse, bravo !

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    3 жыл бұрын

    Merci beaucoup Sébastien ! Je suis ravi de pouvoir dire que je me suis pas mal amélioré depuis ce sac mais je garde un souvenir encore très fort de mes expériences avec les 6mm de cuir x)

  • @petesnap1969
    @petesnap19696 жыл бұрын

    Hello James, I enjoyed watching your video, the tip with the neatsfoot with the final coat of dye is definitely one i'll use! I'm new to leather making myself, but a good tip for preventing your pricking irons from sticking in the leather is have a small block of Beeswax to hand and stab the irons into the wax periodically and that should help. :-)

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hi Peter and thanks for the comment! In my next build I'll try diluting the dye from the start to have an even more controlled dye process. As for the pricking iron trick with the beeswax, I did try a type of wax we have here called "Seal grease" (Graisse de Phoque) which should work in a similar fashion but I didn't notice it making things easier for me. I'll try and find beeswax here in France and give that a try next time :)

  • @zarhawe

    @zarhawe

    6 жыл бұрын

    Or u can invest in a better set of pricking irons / stitching chisels as the irons u are using usually have jagged edges inside. but for 6mm of leather I recommend to punch each leather separately or use an awl to punch through leathers. btw, thanks for the video

  • @embeaston

    @embeaston

    6 жыл бұрын

    JamesBerry You could definitely dilute the dye, but that will probably lighten the color. You could also case the leather before you dye. It will take longer to initially dry because you’re adding water and dye, but it can give a more controlled application of dye. Great job on the pack!

  • @synwannleathercraft8506
    @synwannleathercraft85064 жыл бұрын

    I love that vidio

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, I'm glad you like it :)

  • @DavidZeusChiang
    @DavidZeusChiang2 жыл бұрын

    Wow this is such a cool bag! I am looking for a leather backpack for work to wear it with a suit, and this one you’ve made looks amazing! I would perhaps prefer the bag: 1) to be slightly wider 2) to have a few pockets inside the bag plus a 15” laptop pocket 3) external pockets and side pockets to hold water bottle or umbrella 4) adjustable shoulder straps But honestly, the bag you’ve build is amazing!

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you David for the feedback, I'm so glad to hear you like the bag that much! After having used the bag for a couple of months I agree with ALL the improvements you have suggested. As it is it's a great fashion piece but it lacks a lot of basic functionality that would make it a good everyday work/commute bag.

  • @sailorjohnboy2325
    @sailorjohnboy23254 жыл бұрын

    No worries with the metric measurements, almost every ruler in the States has metric measurements on the wrong side. Honestly, we hold onto to inches so we can torture primary students with fractions. :D Great video and craftsmanship.

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your messages, I'm pleased you enjoy the videos so much :)

  • @HercoVanDyk
    @HercoVanDyk6 жыл бұрын

    Found you on Reddit. Very nice bag friend!

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much =)

  • @don_monedero
    @don_monedero6 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting !! Like

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Don :)

  • @JennCampbell
    @JennCampbell4 жыл бұрын

    I want it 👍

  • @JamesBerry

    @JamesBerry

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hahah, thanks Jennifer :)

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