Can I make Leather Saddle Bags ?!

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Watch me make a set of throw over saddle bags!
I use a 10 oz. bridal leather form weaver leather
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[philipB]

You often come across as being remarkably humble and modest, respectful of the materials, objects and people with which (and whom) you work that makes every project a pleasure to watch. Thank you, as always, for sharing.

[tuneskramer]

A Jimmy Diresta video lets drop everything and watch!

[Levi_Allen]

Love the Everest comparison part way in! It’s so true on a build project like this “so many opportunities to screw it up”

[tobymilo]

Always such beautiful work! I never get tired of watching your content! I always watch your coffin build around this time of year. I never get tired of that one. Such great craftsmanship in anything you do. Thanks for sharing.

[douglidz]

I always learn something new when I watch you working Jimmy, I’ve been building and making stuff for over forty years and I always enjoy picking up new tips, tricks, and techniques from you. Thanks.

[sgsax]

The suede lacing is such a cool contrast with the leather of the bags. Looks great! Thanks for sharing!

[danthemakerman]

Those turned out great and the Corian stamp showed way more detail than I expected. Well done!!

[OriginalRaveParty]

Your "can do anything" spirit is awesome 😎

[joshfick]

thanks for the shout out brother! So glad the mallet worked as intended.

[tomim]

Love this project. Simple design makes it a bit elegant. Nice make, Jimmy.

[dfnkt]

Jimmy, the barn and workshop is beautiful. I really like the leather choice, the lacing, and the buckles! I think I'd prefer finished edges but love the look overall, they're wonderful.

[springwoodcottage]

Such an attractive x pattern fixing that adds a fabulous look & so sets off the leather creating a visual delight. Thank you for sharing!

[onionhead]

Those saddle bags are sweet and Omg that vise is so badass. Wow! 🤩

[jenkins]

love your work on these bags. great video.Perfect combination with talking and working.

[MCsCreations]

Stunning bags, Jimmy! Really beautiful work!!! 😃
Now I'm having flashbacks to the old westerns... My father loves those! And people carried those on horse backs and smaller ones on the shoulder! 😃
Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[Djkold]

And look at that, it still came out great. Love your style of making videos, part show, part narration, lots of fun and great craftmanship. My kind of Zen :-)

[OlaKarlsson-]

Paused the podcast to come and check out the video.
Nice simple build, it's encouraging that you can get good results with relatively simple leatherworking tools and techniques

[goptools]

Beautiful work, Jimmy! The stitching you used is perfect for saddle bags. Very heavy-duty and utilitarian. I've never done any leather work, but I would like to. It looks very therapeutic, using all hand tools (except for the bandsaw). I imagined it being peaceful and quiet. Your leather shop looks like a great place to work. So clean and open.

[ericjohn]

Gorgeous, Jimmy! Great project. Love the stitching and the new clean shop.