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
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.
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.
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.
Probably my favorite channel on youtube. Love your work and how you carefully explain everything. Cant wait to see more of these vids.
Thank you so much for your message, this means a lot to me :D
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 .
Oh my gosh!!! Unbelievable craftsmanship! You do beautiful work!
Thank you so much for your message Linda :D
Glad you like the final result!
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.
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
Thank you Marie for your message, I'm so glad to hear these videos can inspire you to restore old items :)
Beautiful restorations …and I’d like a croissant too please 😂
Me three 😏
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.
Aah cheers I need to try this out!! It could save me so much time 🙂
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.
So…that implies I can make my own pull-up leather…😮
Where do you find stuff like this. Would love to do something like this myself
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 ;) )
Lovely recycling! At 21:04 you glue leather to textile straps. What type of glue did you use?
Thanks, glad you like it :)
I use a neoprene cement glue.
Hi. Could you tell me what are dimensions of these bags. I want to build one similar to this one. Thanks!
Any suggestions on the concentration of alcohol to be used on leather?
70% water to 30% alcohol diluted. 50/50 also works.
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.
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Thanks!
Why do I cringe when I see you take out the stitching 😳😳😳?!! Must be the historian in me.
Hahah, hopefully I can appropriately fix it up again with stronger materials that will help keep the piece lasting much longer still :)