I am sewing a leather bag in this film using an industrial sewing machine. I show you how I sew the sides to be back and how I sew the front of the bag on.
I know this video is 5 years old, however that's the thing about leathercraft, it's timeless. A beautiful, well made leather bag would make a terrific graduation gift.Thanks for sharing sharing your insights & invaluable advice,.like skiving edges for a professional finish. It's still being appreciated by atelier enthusiasts, like myself. Cheers
Absolutely stunning work there Harry. Your calm, measured commentary is a joy, the work is sublime and the help you give us beginners is priceless. Thank You!
Hi Harry. I love your bags. I love learning how to work with leather, and you make look so easy. That bag you stitched on your machine is a very nice one indeed. Keep up with the awesome videos. Love them.
Thank you for making this video. Because of multiple injuries I can no longer hand stitch. I have been wanting to see how to use the sewing machine for bags and this was very helpful.
Your timing couldn’t be better for me Harry - I’ve just got a Durkopp Adler flat bed machine and a cylinder arm machine. Thanks so much for your great videos. I’ve learnt tonnes from you.
I truly enjoyed watching this video. And I’ve seen numerous bags made with the seams exposed. But the hidden seams are so much more attractive and professional looking. Great job from the US!
I have been watching your videos here and there for over over a year or so, first time commenting. I really want to tell you how much your efforts are appreciated that you share your knowledge and skills to help and educated the novice. If it weren't for people such as yourself taking the time to create these lessons leather craft wouldn't be near what it is today for the knowledge would being dying like a grape left on the vine. For that I would like to say, Thank you Mr. Harry Rogers and God Bless
Thank you so much for posting all of your videos! I am a beginner and all of your tips and experience is so helpful!!!! I am using a Cobra 26 cylinder arm and will be making bags and wallets soon- Thank you again!
Great video, Harry. I like the idea of back-stitching at intervals when sewing the panels together to provide extra security! I work for a company making leather bags, and for turning the more difficult ones, we have a metal pole, the tip of which has been carefully smoothed, fixed vertically to the workbench. You can then use both hands on the bag while pushing against the pole to turn the bag right-side-out. If you're doing a lot of bags, it might be helpful to you, and you certainly have the skills to make something like that yourself! Nice work, and thanks for another enjoyable video!
This is so helpful for getting an idea what my cylinder is actually able to do. Mine is only double feed, but still should be able to cope with thinner leather. I will have to improve my skills a lot, since I‘ve been only using heavy fabrics and artificial leather so far. Thanks for sharing your techniques and your knowledge, and for taking the time to put this together. Regards from Germany 🇩🇪
thanks for the tip on doing extra backstops (going back a bit and forward again) in high wear areas that will stop the seamfor going up further, this will work with sewing fabric as well. i made my own fingerless gloves from fleece just before i learned of this trick, which would been good in certain areas n them. great tip. great bags you are making , i love your mentality on the quality. it is the small things that makes the difference of a great product.
Fantastic video! This was very insightful. I'm about to see my first leather laptop bag, and your discussion on the ways to think about bag sewing really helped.
Harry first time watching your tutorial. It was very interesting and you gave me some ideas for my bag. Going to look at your other tutorials. Have a nice day.
Very nice Attache Case , Watching - Harry a benefit for you on the arm machine is 2 or 4 strong laces hanging from the ceiling on a loop or swivel but at the end of your machine with clips to hold the project at a level so it can turn but hold your work they`ll twist but not alter your seams you can hold both sides of the foot .
Craftsmanship of the masters. When I put on ma leather I made, and rock to sum Metallica, Delta Parole, Foo Fighters or the Smashing Pumpkins I feel like I can do anything in the whole wide world.
Вот смотрю тебя чувак и слезы на глазах. О такой машине не то что мечтать ее даже в интернете найти невозможно. Про купить вообще молчу. У нас в стране завалено все дешевым Китаем. Таких машин не было и не будет
When making lined bags, a gap is left un-sewn in the lining (or maybe a pocket) through which the bag is turned inside out. Turning the bag inside out is commonly called "birthing" it.
Beautiful work, thank you for sharing. I love the latch closure you chose. What is the weight/type of leather that you are using? I like how firm it is while still having some movement.
Thank you so much for sharing your information, I’m really fascinated by these machines! Can you tell me what kind of sliver you have and the machine you use to attach brads, thanks again, your work is beautiful 😋!
dear harry, thanks for the video. very nice indeed. i hope i will do a bag in future. as you know leather is expensive. how to protect leather bag. do we just put a normal baby oil on it. what is your suggestion. could you describe how to make a bag from its design stage, template making and so on. cheers, azhar , malaysia
Hi Harry love your videos very educational thanks where do you recommend I get leather from looked on eBay ? I want to make some holders that strap on motorbikes to take a Ltr of spare fuel also make some belts and wet mould Thanks Paul
Hi harry very informative video I'm thinking of getting same machine. Did you have to resemble this machine yourself or was all assembled for you the reason I ask it has to upstairs in my house thanks
Thanks for sharing you techniques Harry. Mmmmm I could almost smell that leather from here, Harry I have a handcranked singer 99, I'm sure it will stitch leather as it's not too thick, I'd like to make a simple,old style duffle bag for my son, what thread would you advise, I've got some gutermann upholstry thread, do you think that would be suitable or should I handstitch it with tiger thread. This will be my first leather project so I'd like to get it right 1st time. Any help or advise will be gratefully received. Thanks again for sharing your inspirational videos 😊 jackie 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Jackie Rudd Hi Jackie...I think the upholstery thread should be fine with that machine on thin leather....I suggest you give it a go. It's very similar to the 201 machine.
Harry Rogers. 😊 I'll give it a go. I've bought a beautiful treadle 201, I haven't used it yet because I've got to fit the new belt first. Thanks again Harry 😊
Seems like man who loves his job! I wonder how you'd fit in a divider panel though. I'd think outside stitching if the fabric is quite firm is the only option?
