Hello guys, haven't been around for a while. Haven't really had the time or the energy for my hobby because of inhumane amounts of work:(
But I started yesterday on a new project. Women's bag for my wife as she turns 30 in August. She's been wanting a bigger bag from me8 for years so it feels suitable. Dunno what to call the type tho.. Handbag? Messenger? Just bag?
The design is going to be 2 bags, put together as one. The bigger one is 33x25x12cm and the smaller 25x17x6cm. 3 part loop of about 1.2m with adjustments on each side. Magic 3part braided handle on the back.
Haven't decided on the lid yet, but the bag will be shut on top by 3 snap buttons on the big one (middle with adjustments depending on how much it's filled) and 2 for the small one.
Or should I skip a lid alltogeather?
It's made in grey and chestnut badalassi pueblo, light grown thread to match the chestnut and a darker brown/grey/green ish mixed edgepaint.
Anyway, here it is: (my god, the forum still turn my photos 90°?! >.<)
Any input? <3 Daniel
Looks great, Daniel. I like, among other things, the contrasting colors and leather types (firmer body, softer gussets). I also like how the gussets are deeply inset and are only revealed at certain angles. Cool.
G'day folks. So basicly it's been crazy at work lately so there has not been alot of time over for the hobby.
I'm back at it now tho and this bag was actually done in August.
I dropped the outer bag, it kind of felt more wearable without it. I still have the pieces though and have made arrangements for it to be able to be attached when needed/wanted for extra space (the snaps at the top). Anyway, here's the finished result:)
@Daniel Styffe Hi Daniel, how's the project going so far, any updates?
Cool project, Daniel! Regarding the lid (flap?), I'd ask the client what an old lady of 30 wants in this regard. My opinion is that a flap the width of the larger bag that reaches also over the smaller one for a couple of inches would look great. It would complicate the design in an interesting way by adding a layer of depth, shadows and so on. I'd round the flap's corners with a radius that echoes the curves at the bottom of the bag. That said, going sans flap would be a nice clean design as well.
How will you attach the two bags?