Dopp kits In Embossed Leather

In this video I make a few Dopp kits in embossed leather to experiment and learn! I used the Weaver 303 and the 205 sewing machines!
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[JSGilbert]

I’ve been making variations of this dopp kitt for many years. The one that people like best is the side by side zippers that allow for the entire middle to open as a flap. This eliminates the issue of the small zipper opening. The same thing can be achieved with a singular zipper that wraps around the bag. My one piece of advice for you is that the lin8ng you used will look pretty lousy in a short amount of time. There are so many great materials that are waterproof or water resistant, and I suggest using one of those. Another thing you can do is increase the pattern by 600% to get a type of duffle bag. The “H” pattern is super flexible.

[thesplinteredfinger]

My mom was great on the sewing machine but she would be jealous of your work Jimmy!

[kleckerklotz]

Very nice materials, very nice concept. I guess those bags gonna sell like hot cakes. Good work, Jimmy.

[Voelkerwanderung]

Jimmy, I could watch you all day long. I also like crafting but you always make it look so easy - even if it isn't. Many greetings from Germany. Thanks for the many ideas.

[WhiteStripesWS]

They’re all cool but the southwest one is super sick. Love it!

[jeremyspecce]

Adding the liners was a cool way to address the thin leather. I think it adds a level of quality feel to it as well.

[bin_chicken]

"If somebody else has done it, I can do it..." Words to live by Jimmy. If you don't try, you'll never know. In Australia, we call it having a crack at something. e.g. "I'll have a crack at making that bag." Thanks for the inspiration.

[saginawdan]

I enjoy watching you work with leather, Thanks! 👍

[Budietoyka]

I miss making things. I recently moved to another country and left all my tools behind. Your videos really help. It almost feel as if I'm there, in the workshop with you making stuff. It gives me a lot of peace. Thanks Jimmy.

[jackiemitchell]

I love that your relationship with Weaver Leather is ongoing. True "loyalty" is immeasurable and is either 100% on, or its off. Nice work, nice video.

[nate]

Oh wow.... I haven't heard the term "Dopp kit" in ages! That's what my grandfather always called it. Very nice work. I definitely prefer the southwest version.

[jayhitek]

I'll be damned. I've always called mine a "Dobb" kit. Damnit Jimmy! You just learned me something new!

[russdixon]

always inspirational to watch, I love to see you problem solve, and i love the attitude of if someone else can make this so can I

[Shawnbbeckner]

One of the older videos you made your own pants. Back then I remember thinking how cool it would be to learn to do that. From then to now your videos still inspire me. Beautiful work.

[philipB]

It almost doesn’t matter what you make or do, you are inspirational - thank you.

[LaBizounerie]

Great job once again! The bags look great, the liners add a nice touch.

[wattyWatlington]

Always enjoy the leather videos. I've got a cloth version of this where the top goes out wider with the sipper, but you can button it down the the same shape as what you made if that makes sense. It lets you get full access to the insides.

[goptools]

Hi Jimmy. The bags came out beautiful! At first, I didn't really like the embossed leather and thought it looked too busy but on the finished bags, I think it looks great. The liner is a nice touch and contrasts nicely with the leather!

[Country-Marshal]

I can watch you work for days. If I were 20 years younger, I'd ask to apprentice with you. You methodology is awe inspiring. Thanks for posting. I'm rootin fer ya!

[sgsax]

Always heard it called a dopp kit. Someday somebody will tell me why. Always interesting and fun to see your process. Thanks for sharing!