So I finally watched the Turenne bag video and the lancette handle video like 20 times each and decided to give it a go by making my own pattern for a handbag. I searched sizing of popular handbags online and looked at a few LV bags my girlfriend owns and came up with my dimensions. These pics are before I conditioned the outside to blend/remove any scuffs or glue left overs too.
I used Anilin Calf in Cognac split to 1.2mm. I used a 1mm inner piece of Vegtan to give it stiffness and then lined with a .9mm Suede Double Butt Calfskin. The thread is from Rocky Mountain leather and it is called MasterFil Premium Waxed Linen and I used my 3.38 pricking irons on the whole piece
I'll admit it was an easier project than I anticipated but still very challenging at times.
I am not new to leather work as I have been doing it off and on for about 5 years but I am new to almost every technique Phil teaches here on @Leathercraft Masterclass . As I have learned the difference, I had always used "Western" techniques that served me well on strap work and rough bulky wallets. I have to say I have really enjoyed learning more and more about the art of "Luxury" leather work and craftsmanship. I never would of attempted this or even knew where to start on a project of this size without Phil and all of the master minds in the group sharing what they know. I actually joined this course to learn how to make watch straps that was to be my pinnacle project and I haven't even started that yet lol
Now I am not totally pleased with the edge work and my gluing abilities. I still may do a round of edge paint to hide the blemishes but for a 1st time, I am rather happy. So without further ado, here is my take of the Turenne without a zip top and using a lancette-ish handle. for reference, it is 16"L x 9"W x10.5T"
Fantastic work and thanks for sharing. I'm in a bit of a slump in staying motivated and seeing this has given me a bit of much need motivation.