Hello everyone, I have an email from Dawn but first: From: "collenemariem" <collenemariem@...> Subject: Bag Leather Hello, I am looking for a wholesale...
I would like to work using silk with leather but ... Hi Henry I don't think weight is *necessarily* the problem since silk -like leather- comes in different...
... nah,it gives that impression tho. Silk is five times stronger than steel. Ounce for ounce, the strongest material known is silk from the golden orb spider....
Here are a few emails I received this week. They go from not knowing where to start, to not knowing how to do it, to one of those truly creative ideas that was...
I'll get to the business plan, but first: I inquired about the Bovine Scrotums mentioned in the last post and it seems they come in assorted sizes. The size...
Hi Henry, I have just started to work with leather, I have no experience. I have been copying a handbag for my first project. My biggest obstacle is that i...
Hi Henry, Do you have a tutorial for a zipper and lining insertion like for the 2006 Hobo bag photo you have posted? Thanks, Shirley No tutorial needed for...
Hi Henry, Could you tell me more about "seam tape"? Brand name, where to purchase, etc. Thanks! Love getting your posts... Vera In the 70's I looked...
Hooray! All you had to do was say the S word (sail)! Last year when I was shopping for my walking foot machine I stopped into the local Sailrite store (great...
Henry, Thanks for the information on zipper insertions. What I plan for use as seam tape is a 1/4" Wonder Tape, double sided basting tape. Sold at Hancock...
I have been dealing with handbag design and construction a lot. This time I'm going to talk about something of more interest to those working with heavier...
Is it too late to wish you a Merry Christmas? Well, Happy New Year then. I've been too busy making stuff to write anything, sorry about that. I couldn't have...
Topics in this Post: New source for edge ink Picture of chicken foot wallet Make and sell leather wallets from your shop Handbag design and Mfg. Help Harness...
I suggest that people learn to make handbags the way I did, one step at a time. Not as in following kit instructions but step by step in level of complexity. I...
Well it didn't work... it showed in the editor and then they stripped it all out. If these links come through you can click on them for the pictures or cut an...
Shirley writes: Beautiful bag and informative post. Who'd have thought chicken feet leather. What exactly is a compound machine? I was thinking today that I...
Recently I wrote about three levels of complexity when making handbags. #1) Using just a sewing machine, #2) Using a sewing machine with a skiver, and #3)...
Hello folks, I've got trouble with my dog Jessie. As I surmised when she was a puppy she has knee trouble and has had to have surgery. This and a lot of orders...
Henry Have you ever been approached by someone who wants you to use THIER material for a bag? For instance, like an exotic piece of leather (like croc or...
Hi, I'm new to the group and love it so far! Thank you to all that are posting with your experiences and accomplishments. So I'm looking to purchase a new or...
I thought I should warn you about the spoof emails I have been getting in case you get one also. They appear to be from ebay, about something you are selling....
Are you looking to explore other options for employment in the Handbag designing industry? Our company is looking for the freshest, most competent Handbag ...
Happy 4th of July! First here's my driving safety tip. When driving at night stay in the right hand lane. A drunk going the wrong way, with lights off, keeping...
Hello all, I am new to this group and in need of some advice. I am planing to start a manufacturing company in the pet industry. I am currently planing the...
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