key rings

 

A couple weeks ago I made a post about key chains made from oil tan leather. This time I made some out of veg tan leather that I stamped and dyed black. I used silver rivets and key rings.

completed satchel

 

The completed satchel turned out great. It has plenty of space for storage, is comfortable, and looks really nice. 

hardware on satchel

 

I used Chicago screws (Chicago screws are two pieces of metal with one having threads on the outside and the inside of the other one is threaded to hold it together.)  to hold the strap for the D ring. I used a clasp to hold the satchel shut while I don't need it open. 

stitching

 

The stitching process took a lot longer than expected because the punch used was too small so I had to go through every hole and widen it with an awl before I could stitch the sides up. I used the saddle stitch because it is very durable and looks really nice.

Rivets

 

 

I used rivets to hold the billets (the piece of leather that holds the d ring in place) to the gusset (the large piece of leather that makes up the side). I used these because they were part of the kit.