Tag: handmade
Artifact Waxed Canvas Tool Tote
Over the weekend I made this Artifact waxed canvas tote for a carpenter who was in need of a sturdy bag to carry his tools in. While I was sewing the canvas panels, it tickled me to know this bag is going to get daily use/abuse by a craftsman. Imagine how great this bag will look in the years to come when the waxed canvas, copper rivets, and leather develop a rich patina.
This carpenter’s tote is made with 18 oz canvas and is double ply on the bottom. Web straps are sewn between the layers for added strength. The leather handles are 10 oz harness leather with a water resistant finish. The handles are secured with hand hammered solid copper rivets. Military issue snaps secure the center strap and everything is sewn with mil spec nylon thread.
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Handmade Waxed Canvas Lunch Tote
This morning I went to locally find a sturdy, stainless steel coffee mug and something to carry my lunch in. After returning home empty handed, I went in the shop and created this waxed canvas lunch tote with solid copper rivets and Horween leather. Click here to purchase your own handmade Artifact lunch tote.
I’m still working through designs for a waxed canvas and leather messenger bag and should have something to share shortly. If anyone has recommendations for an attractive container I can drink coffee from at work, I would greatly appreciate it!
Handmade Waxed Canvas Tote In Colors
Yesterday, I made some tweaks to my Artifact tote bag design and added an internal pocket for pens, cell, notes, etc. All three bags are made in waxed canvas with Horween leather, heavy cotton webbing, and solid copper rivets. Click here to purchase handmade Artifact totes and other products.
I am making headway with other bag designs including a messenger bag (also in waxed canvas and leather). These will surface in upcoming posts.
Handmade Waxed Canvas & Leather Tote
I just finished making this tote using Waxwear #10 (18.75 oz.) waxed canvas, cotton webbing, beautiful Horween Chromexcel leather, solid copper rivets, and garnet herringbone twill seam binding. The bag dimensions are 16″ x 8″ x 15″, which I find to be a good size for groceries. The leather straps are glued and stitched with raw edges. I am also working on examples with leather handles having turned edges, as well as other canvas/webbing/leather colors and finishes.
This evening I used this tote at the grocery store and was delighted by its balance even while holding two 2-liter bottles of Diet Coke among other items. Click here to purchase handmade Artifact totes and other products.
