Hey, was just wondering if you'd consider adding to your patterns a pouch area/pocket for a laptop or notebook in either this messenger bag or your Build #4 Messenger bag? As well as a push lock or any bag locks? Mainly because I'd really like to see a pattern or get advice so I could customise my projects so I can include space for my laptops/books. Thanks
I've purchase the #6 pack and everything is amazing. Thank you! For other readers and leather craft, don't hesitate to purchase this pack. Highly recommended!! -zone34
I truly enjoy watching you do. You give such a great explanation of the details. It really prepares me and answers all the questions I have before asking.
That was a really great video. You are very good at instructing in a way that removes the intimidation of tackling something like these bags. Well done, and thank you.
Just bought it mate, I've bought almost all of your patterns and I think I've said this about a zillion times, if it weren't for you, I'd never have started doing leatherwork so, once again, thank you so much from the bottom of my heart! :) You have taught me everything I know! Cheers from Portugal, Lourenço
Nice bags. Shouldn't be too hard for a beginner. I make similar bags only machine stitch. The corners are called "boxed" corners. I make bags with leather or canvas and leather and canvas.
i trully enjoy watching what you do . your tutorial really full of details and relly knowledgeble. i just want one query abut Hand skiving machine that you use in video 52:55 . would you plese send me link or detail where can buy that hand skiving machine.
Ian, I'm so glad that I slowed down and really took the time to watch and really digest this amazing and informative video of yours. I purchased the pattern last year but haven't had the time to build the bag until now. You are truly a craftsman and I'm super excited about the possibilities this new knowledge will bring me. I'll make sure that you get to see some of my bags once I'm done. Also, I love the video that you did on installing zippers into messenger bags. Thanks again 👍
I don't even realize the length of your vids. They ate entertaining. I like it when you narrate your videos must be the queens English . Thank you for taking the time to put your videos together
Just paid for and downloaded your pattern pack, mate. I likely could have sorted out these measurements and made the simpler bag - but I am more than happy to have your excellent pattern packs and support an artisan that I have enjoyed for some time on youtube. The pattern pack was VERY high quality and gave a lot of flexibility and value added. Thanks for the great product and the hard work, Ian.
I am working on this project now, for my wife, for Christmas. I have to just stop here and say that the plans you can buy are TOP NOTCH. They are clear and compliment the video perfectly. People should buy with confidence.
Bought the wallet pack, but that leather looks really nice. What type of leather is it? Can it be used for the wallets, is it thin enough? Is it dyed or naturally like that? Where did you get it from? Thanks for all your great videos!
Do not ologize for tight workimg space. A disabled person working on a couch not sitting up can learn from your tight spaces and awkward set up how to do things in the not normal way and ifsome one has all the money for the various tools. Then thry can work more prettily than you did. Yes i wanted to see you wrestled the corners of the bag. I think I might not have a side gusset but have a side seam not exactly at the side but more to the front or the back of the bag. Your appendage to the video was great. You invited us to modify and upgrade the 2 items you did based upon what we had at hand, what we liked and what methods we wanted to experiment with. Thanks. I know how to knit , but leather pieces making leather items is a different construction.,
I've just purchased this pack 10mins ago and I'm so excited to get started. I've been watching your channel for a while and taken the plunge today. I think your teaching style is fantastic and your work is amazing. I hope to one day produce my own quality items. 🤗🤗 massive thank you.
At 1hour 22 minutes, can't you just punch the holes with the project laying flat (still with that L shape there) and then just stitch doing that fidgetty thing you showed?
Just wanted to give you a huge thank you and appreciation for this video, it offered me a lot of different techniques as well as prospective to different uses of tools and equipment. You explained everything so well,
ABSOLUTELY Brilliant Video if you can make it to the end.. Lots of helpful tips and instructions. Stunning bags and definitely buying the patterns to have a go. Big Thumbs Up
Ian, I'm wondering about the plane that you use to skive down the top edge where you turn it over to stitch in the pocket. Is that just a small woodworking plane?
Thanks, Ian. Another great video. I made my girl a couple small items, and now she wants a tote. So I bought the #6 pack and I'm aching to get started. Cheers.
I also admire you for doing your work in a small space because I have a small space and need to do large projects sometimes. Inspires me to do more with less.
I just purchased the pattern pack, the videos are amazing, but the pattern pack detail is incredible!! I highly recommend purchasing them, it will make your leather crafting experience even more enjoyable. Thank you Ian
I bought a cutting mat like yours at the sewing fair. Love the quality and it does protect my table. Loved the strength part of the video. thank you very much.
So glad I found this video...and your pattern site! You have great reviews, and I'm excited to start sewing leather. It seems so scary - glad I have a video to follow!
Thanks for this video. I am so happy I found you. I'm a beginner and due to begin a fashion course later in the year. Not sure if I need to now wiith all the fab information on youtube. thanks again I will purchase the pattern
Great guide! I've bought the pattern a while ago but only manage to finish the bag just now :) i used a veg tan leather for the shopping bag and was wondering is there any way to avoid wrinkling on the leather during the last turning process?
Do you recommend gluing one seam, letting it sit overnight, stitching that seam, then gluing the other seam? Or is it safe to glue both seams at the same time, then stitch them both the next day? Wondering about your experiences with having the second seam come unglued while you're messing about with stitching the first side?
I tried it over the weekend, and I found that as I was messing about with one seam, the other one came unglued a bit. So maybe it would be better to get one side all stitched, then glue the other side and wait a night, then stitch that one.
Hello Ian, I'm making this bag now, and I'm very happy with my results! I've bought a few patterns from you and they are great! I'm looking for a leather backpack pattern, and I would like to make a suggestion for this for future projects! It would be a great item to add to the collection! Thanks!
+William Renner a few people asked about a backpack video at Christmas so I will give it some thought, it would take me an awfully long time to put something like that together (pattern design, prototyping, filming, editing, writing the pack etc.) so it's not something I can just knock out I'm afraid!
+Ian Atkinson no problem at all! Just wanted to ask! I love your designs and I have seen some others and just thought a backpack pattern from you would be quite lovely! Thanks for the reply! :)
+Kuba Špičák as it says in the video the stitching for the tote is the same as the stitching for the messenger bag which is gone through fully earlier in the video.
Hi Ian. Again a great video with a lot of advices. Thank you. I have a question though : is there a reason for not scratching the leather before applying the glue for the side stitchings ? I recall from the sheath videos for example that even with stitching you scratch the dyed leather for the glue to better adhered.
Love all your works mate!! Why don't you do a DSLR camera bag? I'ld buy the pattern pack straight away. Just a suggestion though... Keep up the great job!
+True Light I have thought about doing a camera bag I'm not sure if enough people would want to make it though as it's a bit more specialist (everyone seems to just use a phone these days!). The complex build alongs are weeks or even months of work on and off so I have to gauge what I think will be popular enough to merit it.
+Ian Atkinson Ian, I love your vids and think you have the best tutorials on youtube! As for the camera bag, I modified your plans for the more complicated bag and turned it into a camera bag! I bought a padded insert for a commercial bag and based my dimensions around that and it turned out great. Thanks again for all your hard work.
Here's build along number 6! Hope you like it, if you'd like to buy the pattern pack all the details are in the description :)
Hey, was just wondering if you'd consider adding to your patterns a pouch area/pocket for a laptop or notebook in either this messenger bag or your Build #4 Messenger bag? As well as a push lock or any bag locks? Mainly because I'd really like to see a pattern or get advice so I could customise my projects so I can include space for my laptops/books. Thanks
I've purchase the #6 pack and everything is amazing. Thank you! For other readers and leather craft, don't hesitate to purchase this pack. Highly recommended!!
-zone34
+zone3400 thank you! :)
I truly enjoy watching you do. You give such a great explanation of the details. It really prepares me and answers all the questions I have before asking.
That was a really great video. You are very good at instructing in a way that removes the intimidation of tackling something like these bags. Well done, and thank you.
Just bought it mate, I've bought almost all of your patterns and I think
I've said this about a zillion times, if it weren't for you, I'd never
have started doing leatherwork so, once again, thank you so much from
the bottom of my heart! :) You have taught me everything I know!
Cheers from Portugal,
Lourenço
Thanks Lourenço! :)
No Ian, thank YOU! ;) Cheers
He is my leather craft farther As well.
Beautiful build along. Great job detailing the process and including small but important things.
Isn't this video amazing? There's really no need to have to see anything else 👍
Your videos are so great. I'm new to leatherwork and I'm learning so much from them. Thank you!
When you are having trouble beveling, have you tried sanding? Love the video, and the pattern I just purchased, thank you!
Simply amazing I love your videos and you have inspired me to start doing leather working thank you so much for your videos.
Nice bags. Shouldn't be too hard for a beginner. I make similar bags only machine stitch. The corners are called "boxed" corners. I make bags with leather or canvas and leather and canvas.
i trully enjoy watching what you do . your tutorial really full of details and relly knowledgeble. i just want one query abut Hand skiving machine that you use in video 52:55 . would you plese send me link or detail where can buy that hand skiving machine.
This is a very detailed video. Very much appreciated...thanksWhat was the gum you used to finish the edges after beveling ?
I believe it's Slick Glue like from the UHU brand's Power Glue.
Ian, I'm so glad that I slowed down and really took the time to watch and really digest this amazing and informative video of yours. I purchased the pattern last year but haven't had the time to build the bag until now. You are truly a craftsman and I'm super excited about the possibilities this new knowledge will bring me. I'll make sure that you get to see some of my bags once I'm done. Also, I love the video that you did on installing zippers into messenger bags. Thanks again 👍
I don't even realize the length of your vids. They ate entertaining. I like it when you narrate your videos must be the queens English . Thank you for taking the time to put your videos together
Wow! Muy buen trabajo. Sin el video como guía no podría hacerlo 😀💪🏼Saludos desde Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
Just bought the pattern on your Etsy shop! Can't wait to get started!
As far as that tab goes, wouldn't it be possible to cut the center of the tab to go on either side of the seam on the inside?
Just paid for and downloaded your pattern pack, mate. I likely could have sorted out these measurements and made the simpler bag - but I am more than happy to have your excellent pattern packs and support an artisan that I have enjoyed for some time on youtube. The pattern pack was VERY high quality and gave a lot of flexibility and value added. Thanks for the great product and the hard work, Ian.
You're welcome, thanks for your support :)
I am working on this project now, for my wife, for Christmas. I have to just stop here and say that the plans you can buy are TOP NOTCH. They are clear and compliment the video perfectly. People should buy with confidence.
Bought the wallet pack, but that leather looks really nice. What type of leather is it? Can it be used for the wallets, is it thin enough? Is it dyed or naturally like that? Where did you get it from? Thanks for all your great videos!
Hi Ian, is that cutting surface you have one of those expensive ones from Tandy. If it is do you think they are worth the extra cost please?
Impressive work. I would like to make one and just purchased the your PDF. Thank you! Raymond Lohengrin
very very nice
Do not ologize for tight workimg space. A disabled person working on a couch not sitting up can learn from your tight spaces and awkward set up how to do things in the not normal way and ifsome one has all the money for the various tools. Then thry can work more prettily than you did. Yes i wanted to see you wrestled the corners of the bag. I think I might not have a side gusset but have a side seam not exactly at the side but more to the front or the back of the bag. Your appendage to the video was great. You invited us to modify and upgrade the 2 items you did based upon what we had at hand, what we liked and what methods we wanted to experiment with. Thanks. I know how to knit , but leather pieces making leather items is a different construction.,
I've just purchased this pack 10mins ago and I'm so excited to get started. I've been watching your channel for a while and taken the plunge today. I think your teaching style is fantastic and your work is amazing. I hope to one day produce my own quality items. 🤗🤗 massive thank you.
How did it go?
Du
Great tutorial. Very detailed and I love the tips at the end. I 'm just a novice in bag making. Now I'll remeber this vid if im stuck
At 1hour 22 minutes, can't you just punch the holes with the project laying flat (still with that L shape there) and then just stitch doing that fidgetty thing you showed?
Just wanted to give you a huge thank you and appreciation for this video, it offered me a lot of different techniques as well as prospective to different uses of tools and equipment. You explained everything so well,
ABSOLUTELY Brilliant Video if you can make it to the end.. Lots of helpful tips and instructions. Stunning bags and definitely buying the patterns to have a go. Big Thumbs Up
AWESOME VIDEO! Watched the entire thing. Also, I'm looking for an edge beveler that actually works. What type do you have?
Just purchased the pattern. Seems easy to follow and the tote will be a Christmas gift for my daughter. Thanks again.
Ian, I'm wondering about the plane that you use to skive down the top edge where you turn it over to stitch in the pocket. Is that just a small woodworking plane?
Thanks, Ian. Another great video. I made my girl a couple small items, and now she wants a tote. So I bought the #6 pack and I'm aching to get started. Cheers.
I also admire you for doing your work in a small space because I have a small space and need to do large projects sometimes. Inspires me to do more with less.
I just purchased the pattern pack, the videos are amazing, but the pattern pack detail is incredible!! I highly recommend purchasing them, it will make your leather crafting experience even more enjoyable.
Thank you Ian
I bought a cutting mat like yours at the sewing fair. Love the quality and it does protect my table. Loved the strength part of the video. thank you very much.
So glad I found this video...and your pattern site! You have great reviews, and I'm excited to start sewing leather. It seems so scary - glad I have a video to follow!
Thanks for this video. I am so happy I found you. I'm a beginner and due to begin a fashion course later in the year. Not sure if I need to now wiith all the fab information on youtube. thanks again I will purchase the pattern
I don't have speakers on the desk top I am using to watch this, so what size needle and thread are you using? Thank you!!
Great guide! I've bought the pattern a while ago but only manage to finish the bag just now :) i used a veg tan leather for the shopping bag and was wondering is there any way to avoid wrinkling on the leather during the last turning process?
Can this (messenger version) be done as a first project or I should start with something like the coin purse/wallet?
Great video
Amazing video.. bought your pdf off your etsy site and I was curious what type glue you use?
Please , you could record the videos with the ability to translate them , I'm from Argentina and I can not
Thank you for the video very helpful......Happy Holidays !!!!
G'Day Ian ,
Downloaded your #6 build along.Great job mate ,keep em coming.
Thank you~so great and wonderful video~^^
جميل ورائع واشكرك انا فهمت حاجه مكنتش اعرفها
Where do you buy your tools? I can only find shite tools on Amazon.
What a wonderful video! I’m new to leather crafting. How much is the pattern for the purse with the pocket and where did you get your skiver? USA
All the patterns are available on my shop, the link is in the description.
Another Great Build along.
Really glad you have covered piping . So many people have been asking about this.
+Alex Sullivan thanks Alex
This is amazing!!!
Do you recommend gluing one seam, letting it sit overnight, stitching that seam, then gluing the other seam? Or is it safe to glue both seams at the same time, then stitch them both the next day? Wondering about your experiences with having the second seam come unglued while you're messing about with stitching the first side?
I tried it over the weekend, and I found that as I was messing about with one seam, the other one came unglued a bit. So maybe it would be better to get one side all stitched, then glue the other side and wait a night, then stitch that one.
This is amazing!!!
Hi you are amazing can you tell me from wher you buy leather and tool?
eu sou brasileiro onde posso comprar essas ferramentas
Where did you get your leather from and what color is it dyed.
Thank you very much. S-bala-si
Nice video, also when i get all the tools i'll start learning trough this.
again nice job Ian, very professional and detailed
A realmaker.. God bless u my friend.
Very nice! I just bought the patterns.
Ian, is this top grain or a thin full grain that you are using here? Am I right in guessing it's about a mil thick?
+Josiah Farrell all the details on suitable leathers are included in the pattern pack.
Hello Ian,
I'm making this bag now, and I'm very happy with my results! I've bought a few patterns from you and they are great! I'm looking for a leather backpack pattern, and I would like to make a suggestion for this for future projects! It would be a great item to add to the collection!
Thanks!
+William Renner a few people asked about a backpack video at Christmas so I will give it some thought, it would take me an awfully long time to put something like that together (pattern design, prototyping, filming, editing, writing the pack etc.) so it's not something I can just knock out I'm afraid!
+Ian Atkinson no problem at all! Just wanted to ask! I love your designs and I have seen some others and just thought a backpack pattern from you would be quite lovely! Thanks for the reply! :)
good
2:10:07 You just skipped the most complicated part of tote bag sewing :D
+Kuba Špičák as it says in the video the stitching for the tote is the same as the stitching for the messenger bag which is gone through fully earlier in the video.
these videos are great. I am excited to start learning, once I have some tools 😀
Best production build along ever. Thank you!
love the experiment of the weight test!
one of the best well detailed video every. thanks for the great work
Beautiful bags, your are very talented! I would like to make the messenger bag for my lap top. What are the dimensions?
+Claudio Mejias the pattern includes information on changing the dimensions to suit your needs.
+Ian Atkinson Thank you!
HI, Where do you purchase the leather?
Hi Ian if I wanted to put in a lock or buckle closure system for the bag flap, what would you suggest?
+Kit Hoong Tan this is discussed in the video, you can easily add a buckle to a bag like this in the standard way.
+Ian Atkinson oh sorry, I just came to that part. ☺️
Thank you very much.
Thanks for this!your videos are interesting :D !
Ian Atkinson, ¡Great Master!
国外动手能力很强大 diy
use a translator to write
Another great video.
Awesome video, great work man!
Thanks Ian! And the strap test was great 😊
thank you
♡ That tote bag ♡
LOL
I have the tools, just need the paten
please see the video description for details on where to buy the pattern
Thank you!
tote bags in Britain=purses in Merica'
Hi Ian. Again a great video with a lot of advices. Thank you. I have a question though : is there a reason for not scratching the leather before applying the glue for the side stitchings ? I recall from the sheath videos for example that even with stitching you scratch the dyed leather for the glue to better adhered.
this is discussed in the video.
Love all your works mate!!
Why don't you do a DSLR camera bag? I'ld buy the pattern pack straight away. Just a suggestion though...
Keep up the great job!
+True Light I have thought about doing a camera bag I'm not sure if enough people would want to make it though as it's a bit more specialist (everyone seems to just use a phone these days!). The complex build alongs are weeks or even months of work on and off so I have to gauge what I think will be popular enough to merit it.
+Ian Atkinson Ian, I love your vids and think you have the best tutorials on youtube! As for the camera bag, I modified your plans for the more complicated bag and turned it into a camera bag! I bought a padded insert for a commercial bag and based my dimensions around that and it turned out great. Thanks again for all your hard work.