Making a Leather Bag with No Stitching - Jimmy DiResta

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Jimmy DiResta shows how he made this beautiful leather bag with no stitching required. And, we've got the pattern available to download so you can build along with him! The bag is made from 6/7 oz. brown latigo leather and solid copper rivets are used to hold the bag together in place of stitching.

[@berukasalt]

AMAZING JOB! REALLY LOVE IT. Thanks.

[@leveljoe]

Lots of criticisms in the comments. Just remember people, we build to please ourselves and we don't force others to buy. If our work is pleasing to them, it sells and our efforts were successful.

[@Rocker-1234]

i havent seen any negative critisism, ive seen some contructive critisism for future ideas and additions he could add (i.e interchangable p0ouches for the ends) but nothing negative

[@williamdempsey115]

I just finished making this last night as my first real leatherworking project, it was challenging but great! I brought it in to work today to try it out and people are floored that I was able to make something like this by hand. Great video and thank you for the pattern!

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

That's great to hear, William! So glad it turned out well and we hope you had fun while doing it!

[@CrackedCandy]

I made one very similar. Didn't have long enough straps so mine didn't go all around, and I added some loops for tools inside and added a pocket. Made it for a friend. He loved it. It's nice when your hard work is appreciated. My first riveting ever and now I do that more than stitching. Thanks both of you. I have since bought the Diresta razor blade. I need to make a Scabbard or sheath for it. Fun stuff.

[@vieuxacadian9455]

I too have used rivets on projects in lieu of stitching on several projects with mixed acceptance by others . The customers that purchased those projects were all that mattered . Good job ,nice video .thanks

[@richardkatzman2066]

Jim, your drawings are fantastic.

[@Mhabs_O]

So beautiful.. hope i could make one too

[@colinsmith5218]

I like the design and end result. The recessed ends would be a great place for open pockets or tool loops.

[@opeyemiokonkwo8520]

You are a fantastic teacher

[@gerardochavez6454]

Bravo Mr. DiResta !!! I want to have 50% if yours skills. My best greetings from Cuidad de México.

[@gerardochavez6454]

50% of yours skills

[@danpost4755]

Nice project! I appreciate seeing the thought process as the bag developed.

[@craigmonteforte1478]

Another very cool video jimmy the exposed rivets are super cool Fyi , as luck would have it in my 40s i suffered a traumatic brain Injury that paralyzed parts of my left leg and arm in order to walk i use a cane and a fiberglass leg brace with a hinged knee one of the things they use on these braces are Stainless Steel rivets that are called Speedy Rivets which have a smooth head or cap on watch side the guys that install them professionally do use a special press but i was in a bind years ago and hand bucked one together using a hammer and a Antique bench vise the next time i visited the builde of that brace he looked at it and asked me about the new strap on it and said did i do that ? i told him nope i did it and why /how he asked me before i left that day if i ever wanted to try a new trade he would hire me btw i have one brace that i wear for swimming and showering and those rivets have held up pretty well as they basically hold the velcro straps onto the fiberglass they do add a sewn leather onto the velcro straps to reinforce that area a bit for the rivet and i would bet those would work very well for many of your leather crafts

[@cwils1746]

This bag is GORGEOUS! Thanks for making this tutorial.

[@ArcticFlies56]

Very cool project. The copper real set it off. Great choice!

[@jimathey6153]

OLD LEATHER SMITH here, If U build 4 urself U can make it anyway U want 2, if U do what I do, after the sit down YOU DO WHAT THE CLIENT WANTS, I BELIEVE U did a GREAT JOB, 2 suggestions, creasing leather, put a few drops of dishwashing liquid in a spray bottle of water, spray on what you want 2 fold, it will B easier and stay, I prefer water and BEES WAX on edge's, the bee's wax closes the edges and makes them shine, I told 1 of my students I go through 1 lb. of Bee's wax a year, this is 1 reason why, GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾🙃

[@belbe417]

love it! so pleased to find more ideas for industrial looks

[@nenataylor1637]

I like how you work..i m thinking of starting to make leather bags, your video is the quick and easy and helpful for me, just perfect for starting, thank you

[@reforzar]

Great idea Taylor. Great design. Tons of great tips Mr. D.

[@carr869]

Like your work. And yes the wood is a great idea.

[@papagsshop9802]

Awesome looking bag!

[@farhadfadayi7389]

great job. love that. I enjoyd every second watched this video. thanks for sharing.

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@willaimwinchell1813]

WHAT A GREAT LOOKING BAG. DECIDED TO MAKE ONE AND GOING TO USE IT FOR SHOTGUN AMMO. MADE IT WITH A LITTLE HEAVIER LEATHER AND GOING TO DYE IT BLACK. THE BLACK AND THE COPPER RIVETS AND SILVER COLOR SHOLDER STRAP CATCHES WILL ACCENT NICELY, MY ONLY PROBLEM IS RUSHING THE WORK AND NOT TAKING MY TIME. THANKS FOR THE INSPIRATION. BILL FROM WASHINGTON STATE

[@jarrodshirtcliffe2042]

Jimmy do be a smart cookie

[@jamessimpson9385]

That's a fine piece of gear.

[@raphthecollector3824]

Nice looking no-nonsense design. I've got a leather journal which has the rivet style design as well. Cool job

[@marcosbarreto1234]

Beautiful design and great work... Congratulations!

[@LadyLucas01]

I fricken love it sooo much. Amazing work , would buy this in a heart beat

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Glad you like it!

[@scrapdaworld]

LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!!

[@cashsales2417]

DEADLY!!! thank you!!!

[@dreamwarriors979]

Real nice leather LOVE IT

[@bellah5578]

I absolutely love the bag and your video as well ❤️

[@vieuxacadian9455]

cool video .I like brass rivets even though they are a pain to work with .

[@danojames8329]

Beautiful work

[@richardkatzman2066]

Jim, I would have rounded the those sharp corners on top of the bag. I found that leaving sharp corners tends to take a beating and after awhile they look terrible. Just my take on the bag.

[@cliffwarmoth9070]

Really enjoyed this video!

[@lukeluquer4611]

wonderful

[@julla1416]

Great vid

[@martinwilliams9453]

Awesome

[@davebauerart]

Looks great and so much useful info!

[@FredMcIntyre]

Turned out great! 😍👌🏻👍🏻👊🏻

[@petrucho130]

Thank you 🙏

[@tanyafrancois-spurlock805]

Omg this is absolutely, amazing. I would love for you to help me, to make one.

[@sparrsheila]

Very cool!

[@carmenb1059]

Beautiful!

[@Alex-ew6is]

Jimmy has piqued my interest in leather working! Subscribed!

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@laurencedusaulx3502]

fun, creative & great project! bravo! could you please be more specific about which specific/brand of glue you use? tks:)

[@sandywest4299]

hi great job. thinking about getting into leather working again. was wondering if pattern will come in different sizes. ty again

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi Sandy, the pattern is only available in the size made in the video and is available for download in the video description. You could take the download and scale it down when you print it if you'd like. Thanks!

[@somebody5106]

Your links to download the free pattern are broken. I receive a 404 error.......

[@doadoanahtoto740]

Amazing as usual. Kindly what is the rivet size ( dia. and length ) and are you using copper washer from both sides or one side only. Thank you

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi there, The diameter of the rivet tube is 4 mm, and the length is 3/4" but they are available in a variety of sizes. Only use a washer on one side. We'll link the rivets below. www.weaverleathersupply.com/catalog/item-detail/00009-co-3-4/9-solid-copper-rivets/pr_142

[@melissan.208]

Love it!

[@sandravanhoye6630]

Please could you tell me the exact tools you are using? The (Pencil) knife, the buttons, the tool to punch the buttons...I really want to know exactly what I 'll have to order, greetings Sandra, Flanders, Belgium 😉

[@shadowgolem9158]

Great project! Where did you find that sweet glue bottle that draws from the bottom? I did not see it on your tools list at Weaver Leather. Thank you!

[@doadoanahtoto740]

It's a woodworking glue bottle

[@dicksonferguson]

Fastcap

[@bnrlabs5923]

www.fastcap.com/product/glubot-family

[@55418und]

How is Weaver as a leather Supplier? Quality leather or average ?

[@derptothemaxclearly]

Holy smokes there were sooo many cuts that didn't look like they would be parallel. Was that just the camera angle?

[@nattojelly8349]

I absolutely love the design of this bag! Do you sell it?

[@tracicoleman4129]

Beautiful bag. What size are the rivets?

[@laurencedusaulx3502]

also how many sq ft did you need from the hide? other formulated what size hide do I need: 20sq ft?22sqft?25sqft???/thanks

[@johnf7137]

I Sir, prefer the way you think about craft.

[@FOG-321]

Didn't show me how to do it.Showed me how well you could do it.

[@jawaller1]

At about the 4:05 mark you use a wood carving scoop to make it easier to bend the leather at the point where you want it to bend and hold. Where do you get this tool, please?

[@minerblue9641]

Use a file or a straight edge with sandpaper taped to the tool. Coarse sandpaper will probably work. Medium sandpaper works also. Fine would probably take too much time. The numbers on sandpaper describe the aggregate size. The smaller the number the more coarse the sandpaper is. 1200 grit sandpaper is so fine that it feels like velvet. It will put a high polish on metal, almost a mirror finish. But don't sand it one time and expect a mirror finish. It takes work and elbow grease to get a mirror finish.

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi Joanne, I believe that is a woodworking tool so a hardware should have it. If you click the link in the video description we linked a v-gouge that is made to do the same thing, just specific to leatherwork. Hope that helps!

[@j.raymond1297]

JOANNE Waller. Just google woodworking tools if your hardware store doesn't have them. Many websites carry them.

[@goldiephoto2758]

What's the leather thickness?

[@moniquefouquet3810]

Votre vidéo est un peu trop rapide ,dommage ,mais c’est quand même du beau travail . merci

[@stephenmartin6995]

I learned a lot from watching this.

[@irynaisakova2734]

Perfect!👍👍👍

[@GibClark]

👍👍👍👍great bag!!

[@ThreeRiversOutdoors]

What thickness of leather did you use? Where did you buy it!?

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi there, The leather is from Weaver and it's 6/7 oz. You can view all tools and materials used in the video here: www.weaverleathersupply.com/catalog/cp_/shop-by-project/jimmy-diresta/no-sew-bag

[@Rick-hv5xc]

I like your designs and videos right up to the point where you started using copper rivets?????copper rivets corrode to green mess i never use them . and one other thing i believe you put the rivets in the wrong way allowing for catches just like a hang nail i have been using rapid rivets for years with no problems i just had to vent a little ????????please send a reply

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi Rick, You can put the rivets in either way - the true way is the way Jimmy put them in and by peening them there are no sharp edges and won't catch/snag anything. The solid copper rivets will get a nice patina to them as they age. But, as with any medium, everybody has their own taste so choose the materials that work for you and your products! We hope this answers your questions!

[@vasilijkuzmin6563]

Колдун!))👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@killerbite_]

pro tip if u flipped the ends you would have more room *rolls eyes*

[@rishabhshukla5354]

Please make videos regularly, i get too much help from it. Can u give patterns as well for free because i m a student and i dont have that much money to buy it. Please!!

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi there, The pattern is available to download in the video description!

[@moisesdelapuente2911]

👋

[@jacobperkins2986]

4:44 the phone. He really did it to us like that smh

[@jakeyjakey4018]

dont hit your copper rivet peening tool with a metal hammer like hes doing! Its very hard steel and will throw very sharp metal shards… at least wear glasses if you use a metal hammer….

[@kimvansant5264]

Wow! Love this bag!