Originally Posted by
repechage
‘the bag is where the skill is showing in my book. Tight curves on either side of a zipper are tricky, the inside and outside radius have to be “clocked” spot on.
‘otherwise it is a mess. The construction has to be planned to not sew oneself into a corner that cannot be sewn with a machine.
zippers and findings are around but in small qty, not cheap.
‘I have a snap setting machine that is foot operated, allows two hands to place the snap, bravo to those who have to use other means.
I believe I was just lucky with the zipper and the radii. My original plan was to have the opening smooth without the protruding lip. I just kept forcing the zipper to work with the leather I cut and was happy with the end result even though it was not what I originally imagined.
BTW, all my work is hand stitched and the snaps are set with anvil, punch, and hammer.
If you didn't notice the bars are covered in the same faux alligator cowhide. My Schwinn Voyageur II really makes a statement.
Originally Posted by
Kabuki12
wow, Bob. That is some very nice work. My daughter loves her Avocet saddle but it doesn’t have the flair that the gator saddle has. You have become quite good at leather work my friend. Joe
Thank you for the compliment.
Show her the saddle and if she's interested, I'll send it your way. She might need a matching saddle bag as well.
