hi there, i have just finished making this for a friends birthday present - hope the laptop fits in it.
i wonder if you can guess her favourite colours. anyway, the outer is in calfskin, the inner is baby calfskin. nearly came unstuck, as the whole inner calfskin was only just long enough, didnt think it would be that small.
i used black cabled thread and 8spi irons. i stitched the strap so far down the front, so when you see the back, there are only 2 or 3 stitches where it goes inside. i stitched this in place before putting the lining together. not sure whether i should have stitched the piece surrounding the hole just to the top piece of leather like the strap. might have a go at another one and see how it holds up.
like the fastening detail, will be using it on a tote bag i am putting together and another bag for myself.
let me know what you think.
Wow! lovely.. Love the lining colour too. May I please know the thread brand and thickness? Everyone goes gaga over Meisi but I seem to be struggling with the finish of my stitching with Meisi...Thank you..Aditi
@paul p Great work Paul! I really like that pop of pink baby calf inside.