Crafting a Leather Bike Bag

This is one of our ongoing projects in association with Electric Bike Company, based out of Newport Beach, CA, USA. Earlier this year, they approached us to help bring a handcrafted leather pannier style bike bag to their customers.
Our goal was to offer a bike bag that complimented the quality and durability of the bike while providing something different from the other bags on the market.
Handcrafted in Orange, CA, USA, these bags are made from Wickett & Craig's Buck Brown Harness leather and sewn with white polyester thread from Maine Thread Company.
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[@jandtlivinglife3130]

My wife made fun of me (in a nice way) when she saw how riveted I was while watching this. I spent my working life as a high-end cabinetmaker and yacht joiner. It always brings me joy to see someone at the top of their game. He told his story without a word. He let his work speak for him. My hat is off to you, sir.

[@legacybrandleather]

Thank you for the kind words. I'm glad you found the video entertaining. My more recent videos include more of an ongoing VoiceOver since I had tons of people asking me to explain what I'm doing. However sometimes, I like to just... let the craft do the talking. So I appreciate comments like this. Cheers and thanks for watching. -Ted

[@ronitsingh85]

leather goods are just amazing products, I love them and envy true leather craftsman like yourself! Hats off!

[@tomwilson7452]

Nice work. 53 years ago I had a leather satchel bag for school (like Angus Young Guitraist from AC/DC wore sometimes on stage). It lasted for many years and was a thing of beauty the older it got the better it looked, not like the canvas junk out there now. Also a leather belt pouch for keeping my passport and papers during a 2 year round the world hitch-hiking tour in the 70-80's. Love leather and wish I could make something like this. My truck today has leather seats (off course)

[@Sarge92]

do it!!!! buy some basic tools and make a simple silly pouch then make yourself a belt for that pouch you dont need to be great at it youll get better with time and practice and even if you cant make fine craftmen items straight away youll have fun doing it

[@albertwebber1153]

How utterly satisfying - not narrated or anything. Beautiful craftsmanship!

[@isaiahglynn3622]

I really enjoyed your video. I like the fact that there is no talking just great craftsmanship. This is why I got into leather making. I do not have great skills like you do yet I just make rings bracelets keychains for now but one day I will move onto bigger things.

[@legacybrandleather]

Thanks for the kind words. Keep crafting, my friend.

[@carmennaventa4171]

Realmente la experiencia hace al maestro. Al ver la facilidad al hacer los cortes la precision el acabado imaginandonos estar ahi sintiendo el aroma del cuero es un deleite.

[@abigaildemesa9113]

The moment I saw the video of your ipad leather case bag, I was strucked head over heels over your channel.

[@earlelzy9975]

I'm glad I watched this video because I'm thinking of making two backpacks and I needed some perspective. I'm doing two different types.

[@briancanning4741]

I just love maker videos that don't have any talking. Very satisfying.

[@livingyourbestlife711]

true artistry, no machines, only handcrafted hand stitching. WOW! great work!

[@legacybrandleather]

Thank you!

[@pedroleon368]

Hermoso! Saludos desde FUNZA, cundinamarca, colombia

[@aranjuez4411]

I loveeee watching you make this thing! I wish I could do this also. I need my Spanish style saddle bag to carry MY stuff in! ;~)

[@jeffsipes2140]

Wonderful video. Satisfying to watch..

[@legacybrandleather]

Thanks so much! :)

[@WouterZtube]

Great work. One tip: get a smaller punch or thicker thread. These have little to no holding power

[@dominiquecharley2744]

I've always wanted one. The smell of quality leather fr 👌

[@scottanthony6269]

Seriously cool bags great craftsmanship I want one

[@patrickretsel7048]

Absolutely gorgeous set......l love all the chatter during the build......keep up the good work. Can’t wait to check out the rest of your videos 😎

[@legacybrandleather]

Thanks so much!

[@mrgallbladder]

Why is there so much traffic noise? Are you on the side of an interstate?

[@alfredo23791]

Que hermoso trabajo..y es enteramente echo a mano, que perfección ¡¡¡¡¡.. muchas felicidades por lo grato que resulta ver un trabajo lleno de prolijidad y belleza y realizado a mano..manos creadoras..un deleite ¡¡¡¡ saludos desde chile

[@bmish1825]

1. Great work. 2. I had some similar saddlebags made but am disappointed at how thin they are. I showed the shop photos of what I wanted, but these collapse on themselves. They then lined them with a thin plastic to hold their shape. I have my doubts about them as to how much weight they can hold without getting stretched out. How thick is the leather in this video? Is there a name for the hide? Thanks!

[@user-vq8oj5lm1t]

Мастер золотые руки,очень стильные и красивые сумки на велосипед, стильно ездить на пикник не хуже чем у мотоциклистов, удачи тебе брат!!!😀😉💪👌👍🖒👏🇷🇺🇷🇺💡💡

[@Spectt84]

With all those nice tools, I'm sure you have an edge slicker somewhere...

[@tassiespirit]

Not used on Chrome Tan Leather only used on Veggie Tan

[@bmccown100]

@@tassiespirit edge paint

[@dmack1827]

LOL. I am sure unfinished edges was in the design spec with EBC. It is a look and one a lot of wallet makers are using to save production costs.

[@ballislife9092]

Dmac K Raw edges is not something leather crafters do. Because water can seep through the edges and can possibly ruin the stitching.

[@Kufunninapuh]

Wonderful video! Full of helpful tricks even without narration. Thank you!

[@ianduncan4143]

What a great video of a great craftsmanship well done loved it 👍 👏 😀

[@hellowabbysinia1438]

Wow I love the design

[@legacybrandleather]

Thank you! 😃

[@deepanshushahari1901]

can i get template pdf or some instruction pls

[@marwaeldecken4048]

Your so skilled I’m impressed. Do you know where I can download patterns like this bike bag but as a backpack?

[@user-xm7mm4lz7y]

Мастер своего дела,молодчина.

[@damasydia]

Amazing work

[@yollalzgo]

Simple and solid, great craftsmanship Sir!

[@legacybrandleather]

Thank you 😊

[@mistrbbrown]

beautiful craftsmanship. awesome job.

[@legacybrandleather]

Many thanks 🙏

[@theBoonarmies]

I just need to know more about that tiny anvil

[@actuallowroller]

Beautiful craftsmanship and fantastic video editing! Thanks for the awesome video.

[@Savrollo]

Almos 20k views and only 566 likes...?!?!?! Ma'men you definitely deserve more likes. Those saddlebags are just gorgeous!!!

[@williamlott7612]

Beautiful. Darlington, South Carolina

[@Couro_em_nós]

Muito bom!!! Sensacional!!! Fantástico!!! Linda bolsa!👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏

[@leprincedebone9818]

Magnifique bravo pour cet excellent travail 😍😍 hello from algeria 🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿

[@CarlosRMorel]

Waoo es usted un maestro en su talento amigo felicidades es imprecionante su trabajo

[@CarlosRMorel]

Saludos y felicidades en Navidad y año nuevo 2020 desde New York

[@user-ud1um7ex6j]

Синяя изолента .без неё никак

[@ernestberry-songsrestored5637]

sublime . Thanks for sharing.

[@saberhawks4074]

Are you going to post or sell the pattern for the bags?

[@Augcliffe]

you get a thumbs up just for not having annoying music in your video, but a subscribe for the content :D

[@ivancruzluque2795]

Exelente para bici o la moto estilo pandillera opara el poni lo felicito por su trabajo bro

[@atiknv7656]

firstofall great job. i have one question is this veg tanned leather ? how it look like if i make it from chrome tanned leather ? du u recommend it?

[@Artysmotosupply]

Beautful Work!!

[@homerdiaz9289]

Muy interesante felicidades y gracias por compartir sus conocimientos saludos desde loja Ecuador

[@jasleather4394]

beautiful

[@legacybrandleather]

Thank you! 😊

[@jasleather4394]

@@legacybrandleather I very like your bag . 😍

[@hakanyigitoglu1963]

Great job are you selling this bag pattern?

[@jenniferhilliard6910]

I absolutely love it!

[@brianbcj]

Trying to reach that level of craftsmanship 🙌 damn that bag off the chain dude

[@michaelkealy1194]

beautiful work. do you do patterns for this. you make it look so easy. 😉

[@Native_love]

Beautiful workmanship!

[@MaxDire-qj8dp]

a diamond shape punch opposed to the hole punch would give the stitches a more pleasing appearance

[@legacybrandleather]

Yes, you are correct, however the aesthetic of this stitching was preferred by the customer. Please feel free to view our other videos where I am frequently using diamond pricking irons. Cheers.

[@W.CambridgeLeatherCraft]

Two questions, what is that leather? And where can I get those punches

[@legacybrandleather]

This is Buck Brown Harness leather 6-7oz from Wickett & Craig. The punches are from KS Blade Punch. Happy hunting!

[@W.CambridgeLeatherCraft]

@@legacybrandleather thanks! I think it might be an expensive night ahead ahah

[@makingthebagleather.srilso9511]

I love it brother

[@user-pl2im7xo8r]

Мужчина !! Мастер своего дела!!!)))

[@leonnardspencer]

Amazing work! I'm in love!

[@bijendersagarsagar7373]

Beauty full craft

[@ziyadkutbi7767]

You have earned a sub ma dude.

[@legacybrandleather]

Thank you 🙌😊

[@mikeblackman4138]

Amazing work, great video.

[@legacybrandleather]

Thank you!

[@CruxCrusis]

I notice you dont beval your leather, is that intentional? Is it just your preference or is there a benefit to not beveling?

[@legacybrandleather]

This was intentional at the time. Due to time constraints on a project like this, the customer had agreed to do without bevel and burnishing on most of the bags.

[@CruxCrusis]

@@legacybrandleather I see

[@keysersatoshi]

new to the leather craft, about what millimeter thickness leather did you use, brilliant design and looks! Cheers

[@rosaliavidalf2535]

Voy a consegir los materiales para armarlo, gracias, uruguay...!!!

[@douglasmarroquin5622]

Es excelente el diseño y acabado

[@ukchrisgee]

Can you tell me where you got the multi hole punch tool from.(round holes) Looks just what I need. Having trouble sourcing a good one.

[@legacybrandleather]

The multi hole punch tool was purchased through KS Blade Punch.

[@vintagebikewurx3730]

@@legacybrandleather can you make me some saddle bags for my EBC Model C?

[@mohamedabdellani9543]

Great job

[@cobrajmr]

Love the design

[@legacybrandleather]

Thank you!

[@oldspaper]

And this is fully handmade😁👍

[@beepIL]

Beautiful work mate! are the magnets really strong enough to hold the cover down on the bag during fast winds of riding a bike?

[@legacybrandleather]

Thanks for your kind comment. I do not feel the top flaps would stay down during fast winds while riding the bike. My choice would have been to use buckles to secure them fastened, but the customer wanted easier access for their end users.

[@ThalassTKynn]

These are really great! Are those solid copper rivets?

[@legacybrandleather]

Thanks! There are solid copper rivets securing the bags to the center flap portion and double cap rivets for the things like the strap tags. Basically, anything that was carrying weight should have a solid copper rivet. Cheers.

[@thegypsy27]

Per curiosità....quanto pesa?

[@kekkle]

Longer videos please

[@Louszem]

just beautiful!

[@aliciacieslicka2503]

What type and thickness in mm leather did you use for this project. Its looks beautful. I much prefer hand crafted all the time and effort shows better quality then machine stich In my opinion I love the design very beautful I love leather

[@legacybrandleather]

Hello! Thank you so much for the kind comment. This leather is 6-7 oz thick or 2.4-2.8mm thick. I went with this thickness so the bags would be sturdy enough and yet pliable enough to make some of the shapes for the bag. Cheers!

[@allanpennington]

@@legacybrandleather Are the gussets thinner?

[@legacybrandleather]

@@allanpennington They are not. I wanted this to be sturdy and did not thin down the gussets.

[@hotmanmogayakinsitompul6805]

Amazing...good job...

[@wellingtonandrade3530]

Excellent!! I just subscribed!!!!! How can I get those templates????

[@moseprete7683]

Wow what a mastery

[@mikemaley9189]

What stitching are you using? Type of stitch?

[@legacybrandleather]

This is a saddle-stitch or a double-stitch, where thread is stitched through the same hole in opposite directions for a stronger stitch.

[@sigurdurhannesson5779]

Where in god's name did you get that stitching hold punch??

[@user-us7xz5ox8p]

This work is bomb!! How can you get a pattern?

[@various32]

That was pure motivation to me

[@andrychinchilla]

Hola ¿Tienes los patrones en algún sitio para descargar?

[@user-wv1bo6sd9w]

Уши кайфуют👂, отличная работа 👍 одно не понял, для чего эти сумки ?

[@slavadimov6035]

Человек Разумный Для мотоцикла

[@pawelzmuda6801]

Hello, I would like to ask about the thickness of leather made from motorcycle trunks.

[@johnlane7080]

Is there a pattern

[@deepanshushahari5069]

I would love to having it with me all time

[@deepanshushahari5069]

Can I get pdf of this please 🙏1🙏🥺🥺

[@msid079]

awsome this verry cool

[@garyleiendecker631]

What tool did you use to cut the heavy copper rivets?

[@legacybrandleather]

I used a heavy duty wire cutter from Home Depot.

[@garyleiendecker631]

@@legacybrandleather Thanks, I must just be getting old and weak.

[@legacybrandleather]

@@garyleiendecker631 heh, it's not easy to clip them off, let me tell you. I might need to keep searching for the right implement to make it easier.

[@garyleiendecker631]

@@legacybrandleather At first glance I thought you were using a fence pliers. they also make a double action side cutters, but they do not open very wide.

[@OshirukoVip]

音だけ聴いてるとASMRっぽくて心地良い

[@jameswestook3404]

How can l get pattern for saddlebags

[@ericgaytan9734]

Where can I purchase a bag ?

[@aymanashraf9645]

Are you selling such stuff?

[@edelvanoliveira6689]

Opa gostaria de revender seus produtos.

[@bolivarpalaciosch6322]

Excelente, el tamaño y el grosor ideal para muchos artículos. ; - D

[@jean-pierregracio6084]

Awesome looking bag. One question, what thread/cord are you using? And how thick is it please?

[@legacybrandleather]

Thanks! Here I'm using .035" Diameter waxed polycord from Maine Thread Company. Cheers!

[@interserve2744]

hi i like you bags projects. i would like to know if you can make me the time of bag i want to product. let me know so i can send you the designs of the bag and talk price to produce one look forward to hear from you soon

[@Mabaz]

Now that's quality

[@bazejjacekpakowski6446]

How much leather is needed to make one set?

[@bazejjacekpakowski6446]

also how thick is the leather used here?

[@legacybrandleather]

Approximately 1/3 to 1/2 of a side of leather.

[@legacybrandleather]

@@bazejjacekpakowski6446 Here I've used 6-7oz thick leather.

[@user-li3jb6di2s]

Чётко и профессионально!👍