As usual, all the bag's constituent parts have been cut by hand.
Using the equipment shown, the pieces will all need to be edge-finished and stitching holes punched before any bag assembly can be undertaken.
Using the equipment shown, the pieces will all need to be edge-finished and stitching holes punched before any bag assembly can be undertaken.
The supporting base of the main body of the bag has been stitched in place as has the bottom of the full-width inside back pocket.
The edges of the side panels have been wet-moulded in preparation for stitching and their top edges have been saddle-stitched.
The horse bit serves as a decorative attachment for the front handles and the stitch holes on the leather attachments have been punched.
The inside top flap closures have been edge-stitched and two pairs of magnets have been stitched in place.
The key fob is now ready for insertion.
The edges of the side panels have been wet-moulded in preparation for stitching and their top edges have been saddle-stitched.
The horse bit serves as a decorative attachment for the front handles and the stitch holes on the leather attachments have been punched.
The inside top flap closures have been edge-stitched and two pairs of magnets have been stitched in place.
The key fob is now ready for insertion.
After two day of work, the final bag emerges...a medium-sized tote with extended sides, complete with double tassel (see T31a on the website's 'Equestrian' Gallery page for more details)
