An initial paper model gives an idea of the bag’s final proportions. From this, pattern pieces are constructed which are used to cut the multiple pieces of the bag.
Stitching holes are punched and buckles and D-rings attached to the straps and all edges are bevelled and polished.
The leather is wet moulded into shape to create bag and pocket gussets and glued and clamped into position before being stitched in place.
The leather is wet moulded into shape to create bag and pocket gussets and glued and clamped into position before being stitched in place.
Holding the work in a wooden clam, the bag flap is edge-stitched then sewn to the back body panel, simultaneously attaching an inside pocket into the stitch lines on the reverse side.
All buckles, straps and hardware have to be stitched in place whilst the bag is flat and open.
All buckles, straps and hardware have to be stitched in place whilst the bag is flat and open.
The bag is assembled by gluing, clamping then stitching the gusset to the back section, then later stitching the front panel complete with pockets, to the front of the gusset piece.
The shoulder strap sections are then attached to the side D-rings and the finished bag is finally waxed and polished
