custom work

My first custom project. I was asked to take this vintage briefcase (above) and add an adjustable shoulder strap.

I was afraid to structurally attach the strap to the existing bag because the leather was so dry. Instead I wrapped leather underneath the briefcase with adequate cut outs for the brass feet on the bottom.

This was also my first leather dye job. I used vegetable tanned leather with a combination of olive oil and drops of leather dye. Brass hardware + hand-sewn stitching.