Leathercraft MasterClass

The Bloomsbury Attache Case: Completion (13x4)

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In order to look to the future when teaching our craft we must first look to the past. Inspired by the golden era of travel, luggage and luxury, we wanted to resurrect the past techniques from our past masters so you can own them - today. 'The Bloomsbury Attache Case' 4 part video series was created for those who want to learn the traditional craft of case making. Even without any intention of making one, you will still learn the following skills to transfer to other projects: Box stitching. Handle making. Case linings. Installing hardware rivets. Precise measurements. These skills and more will help you understand techniques used in making the following:. Soft sided briefcases. Trunk making. Portfolio cases. Solid leather boxes. Musical instrument cases. and more. In this finale of the 4 part 'The Bloomsbury Attache Case' video course series, we will be completing the beautiful case. In this video course you will learn: - The principles of box stitching obverse and inverse (regular and reverse prong orientation) pricking irons. - How to use case board to reinforce and give structure to the case. - How to waterproof the case to protect the contents. - How to edge finish the case. Both edges and corners. - How to perfectly line up the prick marks on the top and side, no 'losing a stitch' needed for a professional finish. ...and all the measurements and dimensions you need to begin constructing your very own attache briefcase.