Butt Stitches and Drawstrings

[Capt. Jas.]

This bag is based on one I designed a few years ago. The flap on this bag features a folksy, raised butt stitching design. On the front body are two drawstring pouchlets. Past the bound main entry, the roomy gusseted interior has two large, bound top pockets. The strap sports one of my handmade brass buckles meant to be worn "bandolier" style in front. The bag has received a series of light aging techniques that still preserves the integrity of the bag for use.












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[Artificer]

MARVELOUS craftsmanship, so typical of your work!!

Thanks for sharing the pics!

Gus

 

[Brokennock]

Very nice, very interesting.
You describe the art on the flap as "buttstitching" does this mean it is created by bringing more than one piece of leather together, edges of them cut to form those designs?

 

[andy52]

I love your bags but every time you post one I feel like my work is rank amateurish.

 

[Capt. Jas.]

Very nice, very interesting.
You describe the art on the flap as "buttstitching" does this mean it is created by bringing more than one piece of leather together, edges of them cut to form those designs?

Two edges can be butt stitched together and that is most commonly seen. This is the same stitch but instead of joining two different pieces you are sewing the same piece thus raising the leather in between the stitch from the surface. A raised butt stitch.

 

[Artificer]

Two edges can be butt stitched together and that is most commonly seen. This is the same stitch but instead of joining two different pieces you are sewing the same piece thus raising the leather in between the stitch from the surface. A raised butt stitch.

And oh so carefully stained for contrast, as well.

Gus

 

[user 48679]

My head is bursting, thinking of the work you did on that bag - CONGRATS ! !

 

[Brokennock]

Two edges can be butt stitched together and that is most commonly seen. This is the same stitch but instead of joining two different pieces you are sewing the same piece thus raising the leather in between the stitch from the surface. A raised butt stitch.

Thank you.
Incredible work.

 

[Stykbow]

The title of this thread had me wondering if I should open it. Glad I did. That’s some beautiful work you’ve done.

 

[BullRunBear]

Simply beautiful work. Thanks for posting those photos. With careful study, they could serve as a tutorial on how to achieve certain effects. Plus, they are just nice to look at.

Jeff

 

[Ponderosaman]

That is gorgeous. Are you selling it?

 

[Capt. Jas.]

That is gorgeous. Are you selling it?

Thank you. It's a recent fulfillment of an order.

 

[FishDFly]

How many hours have you put into the bag?

 

[Capt. Jas.]

How many hours have you put into the bag?

At least 3 times more than what I am charging for it ; )

 

[Barry Strickland]

Even the buckle is first class!

 

[Grenadier1758]

I had to look up how to do butt stitching. That is very labor intensive. I do like your pouch @Capt. Jas.

The shot bags I make are much simpler and not a refined.

 

[rdavidson]

That's not just a bag. It's art of high order.

 

[Hatman/2nd line]

I've made a couple of bags in the past but this is so beautiful, mine are not worthy of looking at, wow!

 

[Capt. Jas.]

Thank you all. This one takes a bit of time to complete but I like the results. I wish I had one like this but the only bag I own is a simple one I made around 1990 : )