Leather Canteen Bag for a Dead Head!

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This is a custom birthday present for my GF! She loves the Dead and I wanted to make something shed love for several reasons !!!

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[cest]

I believe the high mileage of a maker shows on projects like this - how one steers clear of challenges and picks the right trade offs. Masterfully executed as always Jimmy!

[markolson]

anutha one!!! Fabulous work, sir!! Thank you!!!

[andrejohnson]

Cool design - always a pleasure to watch the Bandsaw Whisperer at work ❤ and 5:54 gorgeous seamaster

[chemistryguy]

Hey Jimmy, little trick I’ve learned from staining leather for years: dampen the leather first, like you did before making the impression. The moisture in the leather will help the stain disperse more evenly and you won’t get the streaking.

[Stakman]

I'm really loving the leather work. That canteen took me back to my boy scout camp days, more years ago that I'd care to do.the math on.

[BeezKneezCarpentry]

Thank you for all of your hard work giving us this content. Your efforts are greatly appreciated!

[springwoodcottage]

Wow! Such a fabulous product & such a fabulous education in the working of leather, so many things I did not know, so enchanting to watch & learn & see the birth of such a delightful present. Thank you for sharing!

[thisalexdude]

I realy apreciate how you explain everything! Awesome unique bag.

[nickchapin]

I made the same bag. Used a shoe buckle for the closure. My D rings are also low because of the opening. Gets a little top heavy. Fun project and I love the impression you made with the press. Keep on posting. Cheers.

[sjv]

I think even though the d-rings are below centre, any weight in the purse will offset that. I do like those rivets too to save sewing the straps and d-rings on. I really enjoyed the build 😊

[fdort]

@JimmyDiresta I love your videos! So well explained! You make it look so easy when I know it's hard work. Your creativity never ceases to inspire me and I thank you.
When I work with stiff fabric I was using the plier trick as well but I found the pliers have a tendency to slip of the needle occasionally. I resolved this issue with an awesome product from the jewellery industry called "tool magic " it's a little jar of wet silicone type substance. The night before the project (I also make costume jewellery), I dip the plier jaws in the solution and hang them jaw up on the rim of a solid mug (so it doesn't tip over) over night to cure. This allows it to evenly coat the jaws and cure. It takes on the shape of the pliers. It will give you a better grip on slippery metal components without damaging the pliers or the components. It peels off easily. Planning ahead for which tools you need will save you frustration in the procedure of stitching.
I would love to see you make something leather with Swarovski crystals! They are high end crystals. Perhaps a jewellery box with crystals on the lid in the shape of the recipients name or simply trim.
I miss your videos

[derrickstewart]

Love watching the leather working side of things absolutely an awesome artist and creative man keep up the amazing work

[mathmetool]

Love that handle on your fly press jimmy. Excellent bit of kit!

[Meister]

That is a beautiful bag. Your work is exemplary. I am amazed at the many different things your are able to fabricate from just an idea. I love your channel.

[indigoglass]

“And just prey that when it dries it dries with an even tone” 🤣. I can relate!

[Shawnbbeckner]

Thanks for sharing all the technical steps. Your new approach is so helpful and the bag is incredible. The video was a nice edit too and the angles were really good.

[hank-de]

I love your videos! I work with leather and your ways of solving leather working problems is a fresh take and i always like watching. My construtive critique is to use a stitch groover before you punch hole. This makes your stitch line look better gives you a guide as well as burries the thread in the leather so i doesnt snag. Love the videos keep them up!

[catgynt]

Good day sir... Your artistry and craftsmanship continues to impress and amaze me with your breadth of materials. Wishing you and your family a blessed week filled with gentle seasonally appropriate weather. Peace Jimmy

[diamondperidot]

I am always impressed with your creativity.

[magomat]

This is a very nice project. You get better and better in leather work. Love it .