You Can Make this Leather Mini Tote :)

[@kem6429]

Amazing craftmanship. Even more sharing your human aspect of being alone and the positive ways you handle it to stay sane. God bless you with a mind sound mind.

[@angienegus8183]

Thank you for all of your amazing videos. I know it takes a lot of time to record, edit, and produce them. I signed up for an in-person class and had already learned everything they covered from you, so I need to pay you for the course. :-)

[@Corter]

oh gosh, that's so kind of you :) I'm so happy I could help!

[@shirakelafond1947]

I wouldn't change anything. I love it! Also, I am working on creating a space for people to come together and Leather Craft together. I find that I work best in the company of others when it come to crafting. And also working on making this my full time job.

[@williamdrake6711]

Beautiful bag.. I think rolled handles would be a cherry on top

[@inthekitchen8842]

Cute bag, very pretty. I still remember that gorgeous pink bag you made for your sister. It was...luscious! Sometimes I review the vid, just to see that bag.😊

[@patrickwohler9263]

I like the design of your mini tote bag. I noticed you use snaps to put the handles on if I was to make a change or add anything I would put snaps on the sides that way you could put a shoulder strap on it as well. In reference to being lonely, I am 65 years old retired and enjoying working with leather. I have a younger wife and stepdaughter in a 14 year old daughter so lonely not a problem for me. PS: this is the first time that I have ever commented on one of your videos, but I’d like you to know that I have been watching you for years now and you are one of the biggest reasons I am working with leather and I have learned oh so much from watching you. Thank you for what you do. PRW

[@MultiFish]

I had hoped you’d do a little movie on this bag. Absolutely perfect love the size and that machine is really amazing! It’s great to see alternatives to hand sewing without losing the vibe of what you do. Thanks Eric

[@bliksemdonder5624]

I can no longer sew much by hand due to arthritis and had surgeries and exclusively machine sew items. With good machine setup, appropriate needle and thread choices good looking sewing can be accomplished. Seeing designs and work such as in this video is good stuff. The entry cost for machines is a little steep but worth it.

[@marshontom]

Can I make a suggestion: instead of needing to screenshot 0:43 then crop, scale, test print etc. maybe you could upload a PDF to the patterns on your website? This is both more convenient to your audience, and gets traffic to your site seeing your other patterns available to purchase?

[@cocheeze69]

Little king goods says there is a flatbed attachment for that machine. Might help with small pieces. Keep up the great work. You've inspired me to make many items as Lionhart Leather. 🔥

[@Corter]

I have it! I just like using the cylinder arm to learn right now :)

[@angienegus8183]

Perfect size bag!!!

[@봉제나라]

예쁜 통 가죽 가방이네요 😃 안감없이 가죽 느낌 그대로 살려서 느낌있네요 👍 영상 잘봤습니다 🙇‍♂️

[@junoleatherworks]

I love your work and use a couple patterns you've gifted us like the snap wallet, which I sincerely appreciate. The thing about your work that sets it apart from all others is your work has its own vibe in function, form and beauty. I could spot a Corter Leather wallet or handbag from across the room and that is so dang hard to come by these days. Thanks for the video!

[@Utoobhero]

I love it! Also like the idea of the roller handle.

[@cherieemmons6833]

Love it!!! I’d do rolled handles and add a small tassel to dress it up.

[@rachelvosburg2292]

I'm new at this craft! You make it look so easy but I'm not doing too good, lol! I can sew by hand no problem but I have problems cutting patterns out! Thanks for the free pattern! I did change it but it looks awkward! Lol So instead of cutting 3 seperate pieces, I only cut one full piece! Added the pocket and handles!

[@inthekitchen8842]

Always nice to have a dog.

[@Spain42]

I agree! A dog feels that void. It’s easier to meet people with a dog. You can go to the dog park, sit and have coffee, etc.. I had a dog when I was single. I never felt lonely

[@tughilldog]

That was pretty cool. I have not sewed with a sewing machine since i was a kid in middle school back in the late 1970s. So a project like this seems daunting for hand stitching; I know it can be done: I have hand sewn several belts I have made, the last one I estimate was 650+ stitches... As for the living alone part, I understand. But my preferred place is my summer house- the last place on a dead-end dirt road and right now, in early November, only the geese visit. It is serene, comforting, and a place for me to find peace. God makes such places so we can learn to hear Him.

[@dillionstanley3711]

Now referring to you as leather bob ross after this video, and it’s a compliment

[@MiMOLeathercraftwithcat]

Very cute!😳 Like the design!👍🏻

[@Spain42]

I love it! I would probably add a chain with leather strap to hand on shoulder. This is very inspiring.

[@williamdrake6711]

I worked alone as a land surveyor for 24 years..but I was out and about all over working.. then in 2020 office shut down because covid, regulations changes in that time so no longer had a job, so then was not working and alone at my house in the woods for 3 years... just started working again, in retail in 2023, so it's been an adjustment... but been alone working for 20+ years and then totally alone relationship wise since 2017... it's hard at times, depressing at times, now 47 years old and don't know how to make connections anymore, things have changed since I was younger and a extrovert.

[@gsreads]

Man eventually something good will happen. 🥰

[@inthekitchen8842]

Try joining a church.

[@madcraftcottage]

Hang in there brother it will get better , talk to people if you can it helps

[@shh11111]

Dont wait for people to make you happy. Create your own. 47 is a good age. Its never too late. At least you have a job. You can start with socialising there.

[@406Montana]

It looks like you're getting the hang of the new machine.... congrats. I hand stitch all of my bags now, but I do miss the machine when making my bag handles. I'm sure you picked up on that too. Thanks for the videos Eric.

[@jake_aerodrome_leather]

Another great video thank you! I work alone in my shop, but usually have KZbin playing something in the background. Often a Corter Leather video to keep my company. :).

[@NoreasternBladez]

Being on my own while practicing how to make beautiful leather crafts? ...music. and a beer, sounds therapeutic .

[@ClaudiaJones-u7g]

Very nice bag!

[@JT-hw6mq]

awesome work

[@bliksemdonder5624]

Nice simple design and nice end product. I'll use your pattern as a starting point but use chrome tan, skive where needed & fully line and do folded edges wherever practical as I detest edge paint. I work alone and my workflow is "kiss". I typically do a single sample, adjust the pattern and then do a short run, typically 5 items. I use a laser cutter for most of the pieces, including lining material and sew using a machine exclusively.

[@blessmygypsysoul_]

I would make it wider. Almost reminds me os a Superior Labor Company canvas bag with leather pocket. I really like this design. It would be cool if it were wider. It would hold a travel journal and a pen pouch nicely.

[@kennethnielsen3864]

Thanks for sharing.

[@lizathomson8274]

Love the tote. Thanks! I usually turn on music and work - it's my me-time

[@carusoleather]

Nice one Eric. I would add a buckle to one side, I just like the look and do it on my large tote. Maybe even a double snap handle wrap to keep them together. Double check the thread path, last stitching on the top of the bag looks like the thread was caught and not through the take up spring. I’m surprised it sewed haha. Happens to use all! 😅

[@donculver8671]

Married 33 years, think I would go a little nutty after about 3 months alone.😅 PS, have you brass exacto knife and hammer, love them both!

[@yicksuanlim6247]

Thank you for sharing

[@DrawerFullofRocks]

A lovely wee tote. I like the idea of rolled handles. Easier on the hands or crook of the arm if one does not add a shoulder strap to the design. A version or pattern option that has a closure of some kind would be awesome for those of use who worry about theft of wallets or other valuables while in crowded spaces. Regarding loneliness, I understand in many ways where you have come from. For me, I relish my alone time from other humans with my four dogs, TNR'd cat colony, aquariums, and plants. I never get enough of it. Even though I spend most of my time alone, I'm married to a wonderful human who is gone for hours and hours on campus teaching wonderful minds, and who is very focused on work inside his home office when he is at our casa. I learned many years ago after an intensely sad and challenging period of my life, wherein my father took his own life, my aunt died from breast cancer, a partnership I'd thought would be one for the ages ended, and my commercial photography career took a nose dive after 9--11, that being alone can be such a good thing causing immense personal growth in so many ways. Even when I was surprised that I lightly shook all over walking out of my home each day for a while, I knew that being brave and moving forward was what I needed. I loved my dog back then. What an amazing companion she was for traipsing about the early morning quiet of the city while most people were still sleeping, and for every gallery or event or dinner with friends I attended, she was waiting for me to take her for a spin around the block. I have rarely felt actual loneliness because I taught myself back then, even while feeling deepest sorrow, to accept who I am in most given moments in life. I continue to wish you very well. You are an inspiration. Thank you.

[@conororeilly5492]

Im definitely going to try to make one of these, thanks so much for the free pattern. I need to try making a few original patterns of my own I think the only thing I might try to add is a pocket on the inside too

[@ImASurvivorNThriver]

Nice bag 😉

[@Bilbobobpie]

I just got my first order of leather from Buckleguy the other day so I knew immediately where that leather came from! lol which I guess I should’ve figured anyway but still. As far as I know they’re the only ones that have that corrugated paper wrapping the roll like that 🤔

[@michellegilder1558]

Love watching you work ! You may like to try a non slip quilters rule ….

[@nitababcock3977]

Cute!

[@Lorddanielrushton371]

Good bag I would change anything.

[@c0lutch]

Any thoughts on making the body of the bag a dark green leather and keep the front pocket and straps/handles the tan used here?

[@Corter]

that'd look very English and classy!

[@JeepusMurphy]

I immediately think of an old Jaguar (car, not cat lol)

[@c0lutch]

@@JeepusMurphy ngl British racing green was the color in my head when I made that comment haha

[@ElroyBeezley]

An old credit card lets you move glue around a lot faster and also leaves a thinner layer. Thanks for your videos!

[@mikesirois3362]

What leather craft books and pattern books do you recommend, seems like I remember a Japanese book you sold at one time,maybe? Anyway I can't thank you enough for all the knowledge you have unselfishly given me!

[@danielherline7204]

That’s awesome ! Beautiful tote , on a full size one , would you sew the main seams together?

[@mortimerschnerd3846]

You too can now be a member of the Ananauki elite!

[@ffotograffydd]

I’d say either rolled handles, or make them long enough to be a shoulder bag. Either would work.

[@NoreasternBladez]

I would add a concealed carry holster inside . Just my thought

[@Bilbobobpie]

How does that new buckleguy strap cutter compare to the wooden one from weaver? I’ve had my wooden one for a couple years and it’s been about an 1/8” off since day one so that’s been annoying lol

[@Martin-pb7ts]

You could make the straps go down to the bottom so that they aren't just added on at the top with "fake" straps below them. But honestly it's a great looking little bag. Love your videos.

[@Tender-Loin]

Maybe some kind of cover over the bottom corners or the whole bottom piece secured with rivets

[@frankperez1225]

100% love being alone

[@mikesb113]

If you're ever hurting for content ideas, you should go to the hobby lobby and buy a roughly $6 bag of remnants and challenge yourself to make something great with them no matter what pieces you get. I got another remnant bag today with the strangest shaped scraps and am trying to find ideas to keep me practiced up. 😂

[@BrandonCabanillas]

Maybe add a phone pocket either inside or outside with a strap and a snap on button lock it down. I'm a novice and looking at videos to kind of get an idea on how to make bags, wallets, etc.., plus I'm looking for bargain prices on leather.

[@NoreasternBladez]

How do you dye your decorative punching without geting the dye on the rest of the project ( yes I'm green ).

[@cassiejeanette]

how do you keep your barge from drying out to the point its hard to spread?

[@melaniecanal8165]

Bonjour, il est très beau mais je ne le trouve pas dans les modèles proposés via votre lien ....

[@Spain42]

What sewing machine do you use?

[@jenkins1979]

I hate being dumb but what's a screen shot and how do I do it

[@bliksemdonder5624]

On a Windows 11 PC, pause the video with the pattern showing, press shift-PrintScreen, open Paint and paste the image (Ctrl-V), crop if you like and then save the image.

[@TM4N]

Or Better: use the Windows snipping Tool: Windows-Key + Shift + S Then you can drag and click for the part of the screen you want to take a picture of. Now you can save it or paste it anywhere using Ctrl+V (or right click paste)

[@joãoAlberto-k9x]

O.K.. 🎉.

[@pamjohnson2547]

Long strap vs short handles

[@marchie886]

Where is the free pattern? I don't see it on your pattern page,,, don't see it on the buckle guy page fustrating O'well thanks for the video

[@rickr9055]

The link is just taking me to your pattern page and I do not see this piece.

[@AnthonyCerrato]

I made the same mistake. The pattern is just shown on the screen around 43s in and he says to take a screenshot. Not as nice as a downloadable PDF but hey - it's free 😁

[@tauseefhussainkhan5492]

Hello Sir Corter, i ordered a wallet from your website. on the first email i received it said it should ship in 5 days but no update yet i ordered on 31 Oct. no update after it, also i put a msg to inquire about custom order but no reply.

[@TheRealisticHomestead]

This is the same situation for me! Put an order in Oct 12. I’ve tried to contact him on every single social account he has. Contact page, Reddit, KZbin, Instagram and no reply. I think I’m going to mark the charge as fraudulent unless I get a reply soon. From what I have read this is not an uncommon scenario unfortunately. I was really looking forward to the products but now if I ever get them, I’ll just be frustrated every time I look at them!

[@TheRealisticHomestead]

Same thing! I’m pretty frustrated. It’s been since Oct 12 and no reply!

[@tauseefhussainkhan5492]

@@TheRealisticHomestead Hello Dear, thanks for adding to my thread. Actually, I did some research after i placed an order with no reply it seems he is really doing this often, there was case on Reddit where the lady ordered just like us and after several follow-ups Mr. Corter replied and said shipment was sent, but she never received. I noticed he is fully active KZbin and on insta, i text there also but nothing. After seeing your msg I have lost hope now, here on youtube he seems a nice guy, happily taking our money and never delivering.

[@vardieyal]

Beautiful. don't change anything otherwise it will look mass production and not a singe hand made bag.

[@FancyCheetahs]

Add interior pockets. Us women need pockets.

[@amyacheson9609]

I believe I have met the male version of myself. I live alone, work alone and I am perfectly fine with it

[@andreatthatsme]

Being alone 🤔? Being lonely 🙁. I used to like the concept that there is someone out there who would like me enough to care about me and also love me. But then I kept meeting guys who were narcissistic and borderline sociopaths. They had the charisma of the pipe piper. I was never needy, my i.q is above 110, I have no problems socially at events, no longer on the heavy side, got teeth fixed, well traveled, speak a little Japanese, former military, and more. Yet, all I keep getting are narcissist - a.k.a. "bad boys". They are fun but when you actually want long term companionship, they are a waste of time. So I grew up. Then i noticed that the men i was attracted to only wanted skinny women that wear a size 2 or shaped like 10 yo boys. After the last train wreck ended November 2014, i gave up. I cant go through that level of pain again. It was the the worst that no one could ever imagine. He even made my mother and son cry because of the emotional pain he put me through. I'm still recovering from the emotional trauma he caused me. As far as friendship connections? I have low tolerance for people now. Im not desperate for friendships. When i smell b.s., i run the opposite direction. Before, I was very open. But after everything i have been through and now going through, i trust no one. If i sense no integrity, i don't continue dealing with that individual. Am I lonely? Yes. Am I single and alone? Yes. Do I prefer that? NO! I got used to being alone and listening to the silence. I stopped wondering what its like to be hugged, invited somewhere, visited, have conversations, companionship... all because of the evil I have been in contact with most of my life. I hope when I finally leave this country, I can heal better. The 3½ years i lived in the Japanese community, were the best years of my life. Coming back to the u.s. then being trapped in Ohio, makes it harder and 100 times worse. I can't leave my mother to die in a nursing home so im stuck here untilshe passes away. The way nursing homes treat people, I will be lucky to have her past tomorrow. They are that bad. I would take her with me if they had not debilitated her. She can't fly or travel long distance. Shes too fragile now. If you love someone, don't fall for the t.v. commercials or ads for nursing home care. 3 nursing homes in 3 years and she almost died over 5x's. All of them rated 5star by the federal government.

[@jahairamartinez9771]

Hi

[@Grillbiker]

так а где выкройка?

[@bliksemdonder5624]

In the video, capture the screen.

[@johnnyc.5979]

It should be wider and not so tall, but I'm not a woman so I don't carry these things, just a man's opinion. Other than that I think it looks pretty rustic.