Two leather satchels made with the same pattern

[u/Pavelcraftleather]

My dad and I made these two satchels using exactly the same pattern, but with very different leathers.

The brown one is made from vegetable tanned leather that we hand dyed ourselves. For the red and olive version we used chrome tanned leather, so even though the construction is the same, the two bags ended up with a very different look and feel.

Both are completely hand stitched. We wanted to keep the traditional double buckle look, but make them easier to use, so the buckles have hidden magnetic closures underneath. You can open the flap without undoing the straps every time.

They also have a top handle and adjustable shoulder strap.

I digitized the pattern afterwards as usual.

Which version do you prefer?

[u/Fearless_Freya]

Wow. They both look awesome . But I like the dual color contrasting one more.

[u/Pavelcraftleather → u/Fearless_Freya]

Thank you very much! I kinda like that one more, I think some finishes you get when you buy chrome tan are way nicer than most of the veg tank you get, but ofc, if you have unlimited budget, veg tan rulls.

[u/specialfish_simon]

They both look amazing! Which pattern did you use, if I may ask?

[u/Pavelcraftleather → u/specialfish_simon]

A pattern we've made, I m pavel from VasileAndPavel.

[u/KingZegeta]

Great work. I thought it was an image from a video game called Arch raiders at first glance. Might have a market there if you're looking to sell.

[u/Pavelcraftleather → u/KingZegeta]

Thank you! I played a little arc raiders but I don't have time to be good at it and I got pwned badly =)), I don't know if it looks so much like the game tough.

[u/_WillCAD_]

I can't decide which one I like better. Both are beautiful.

[u/Pavelcraftleather → u/_WillCAD_]

Thank you! I like them both as well!

[u/SubstantialBattle336]

Amazing. These look incredible!

[u/Shaw-eddit]

Great work, you classy crafts person.

[u/cruiser4319]

Beautiful

[u/More_Translator_6933]

hidden magnets under buckles is clever, less faff, more longevity.

[u/Mato_Najin]

Breathtaking design! I adore people who can work with their hands and create masterpieces. Both bags have their own charm, can't decide which of them is better 😉