Making a Leather Clutch / Pouch (and Having Fun!) - The Emily

Making the Emily Clutch, step by step.
What do you call it???
Clutch
Envelope Clutch
Clutch bag
Pouch
Sack
Clutch Purse
Something else???
Also included in this video, a braided wristlet!
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Yes, there are hidden gems, eggs, treasures, etc. throughout the entire video. As usual.
Enjoy the show, the hunt, the lessons, the experience, and the fun!!!
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Thumbnail model: Briana Jaworski:
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Strap cutter by:
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Yes, there are hidden gems, eggs, treasures, etc. throughout the entire video. As usual.
Enjoy the show, the hunt, the lessons, the experience, and the fun!!!
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Solid Brass Bump jigs
Handcrafted leather rougher
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In this video:
Leather - Horween Dublin in English Tan and Nut Brown (5/6 oz)
Thread - Cream Ritza Tiger, 1.0 mm
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End screen model - Lorraine:
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Bone folder sculptor hand crafted by - ...
Jack Russell - Chloe Shell
Workbench & thumbnail model - Olivia
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[@VivyBDesigns]

Not only are you talented, I am learning so much, but you're funny with all your props. 😅

[@MasconLeather]

😆 thanks!!

[@brianmickelson4642]

This was such a pleasant way to finish up my lunch break.... Watching the build process across all your videos has really broadened my understanding of planning for assembly and when to cut what, when the glue up, when to bevel edges, etc... Thank you so much.

[@MasconLeather]

What a great perspective! Thank you for that! I never thought about it that way.

[@brianmickelson4642]

I’ll be honest, it can lead to some design block for me.... I make a plan then think, uh oh, how/when do I do this part? If leather were cheap, I’d just cut first and fix later... 😂

[@MasconLeather]

I have 200+ hides of leather. Varying worth. The “first” of every design I grab a cheap hide and make a quickie. To ease the stress. And make it more about fun then perfection. It works every time. Joy is as relevant as productivity. 👍

[@romanlembersky5303]

I like you work and your coffee have fun 😊❤❤

[@Белогоръ]

👍🏻⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The baby is growing up🥰

[@MasconLeather]

Right ?!?!

[@Белогоръ]

@@MasconLeather Yeah!

[@instagamrr]

SO pretty - I love love love how rugged the leather looks!

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks!!

[@sheldonwisdom2161]

Hands down the best leather work I have seen out all KZbin videos I have I stumbled across .been watching all your videos since I got laid off back in April finally got another job but picked up leather work it’s been very interesting learning curve but I have really got into it cause your videos

[@MasconLeather]

Aw !! Thank you for that! I’m glad you enjoy the videos and glad I can help!

[@laurencedusaulx3502]

love the video shooting... you have an Ennio Morricone kind of vibe, LOVE, LOVE!

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks !!! And I’m humbled by the comparison

[@dilermandocarvalho219]

You put on a show with your work

[@MasconLeather]

I really do try to entertain as well as inform.

[@sducote6806]

As a true animal lover, I don't work with leather. I'm a bagmaker. I use fabric, vinyl and cork. But I loved watching this. The craftsmanship is beautiful. I love the whole creative process.

[@MasconLeather]

Awe! Thanks!!! And watch for shots and cameos from Chloe. 🐶

[@jennsoup]

Yes! I love those snowman pants! ...and you know, your leather stuff is kinda cool too :)

[@MasconLeather]

😆 I need more time to focus on wardrobe decisions. 😝

[@saleeshmadhavan6077]

OzM man ... nice Filiming ... am great fan of you !!!!

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks!!

[@tj9911]

Wow sir this is one of my favorites. Great work as usual keep em coming

[@MasconLeather]

Aw !! Thank you!

[@MasconLeather]

And thanks for watching!

[@artacticalholsters5677]

I just wanted to let you know that I follow your videos religiously and I have to say do to the humor and love that you put into your work, I will continue to do so. Best wishes, Russ A&R Tactical

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you for that! And for watching!

[@tomkilcullen5421]

Was in the Corp with someone like you. I don't build the same projects you do but your such a hoot to watch. I'm bound to my dogs and cattle like you're bound to your family. Thanx for makin an old saddle maker smile. Blessings on you and your family and Happy Thanksgiving. Thanx again.

[@MasconLeather]

Wow. What a great comment! Thank you for that !

[@tomkilcullen5421]

@@MasconLeather no charge my friend,just don't ever change. When you captivate people like me you're doin something right. You make people like me and Don Gonzalez know when we're gone someone in slippers and touched up coffee will be flying the flag of a true leather smith. Again,Thanx for the tutorial and the flair you add to it🤠

[@MasconLeather]

I really appreciate that!

[@jeffreyjoseph1477]

Dude that maul looks like a beast, cool video thanks for your time and sharing.

[@MasconLeather]

The big one is 6 lbs I think. Thanks for watching, again!!

[@scottburnett1908]

Another great video and another tip or two! Thank you sir!

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks!! And thank you for watching!

[@dwrdwr1000]

Awesome video!

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks!! And thanks for watching!

[@stefanschutz161]

Um gute Videos zu machen braucht man nicht viele Worte. Durch deine Videos hab ich mit Leder zu Arbeiten begonnen. 💪💪 Mach weiter so. Grüße aus Bavaria🤠🤠

[@MasconLeather]

English translation for the us audience?

[@stefanschutz161]

Well i try it🙈....i said for good Videos you dont need any Words.. and you have inspired me to start with Leathercrafting. I started for about 4 Weeks 🙈🙈🙈 I wish you all the best...and always a full Bottle of Whisky

[@MasconLeather]

Perfect!!!! Thanks. And I’m glad I can help!

[@veronicastewart1959]

You made it good so easy . Love your work, one day I will get the hang on it , by the way love the videos keep em going ! Thanks for sharing ..

[@MasconLeather]

Aw!! Thanks!! I make it look easy on purpose. For the fun of it. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!!

[@hydmonger2816]

Love your work Bro.

[@MasconLeather]

I really appreciate that! And thanks for watching!

[@Stillnapie]

As always ... my day made.... thanks.

[@MasconLeather]

😆 thanks for watching and for the support!

[@Kim-y5u3x]

Love your work! What size needles did you use?

[@robertlindseyjr8396]

Dude I love your videos and your models

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you!

[@dylancorwin5937]

Did you burnish the edge of that with coffee?

[@bamarol311]

I just started out in leather and I have some ideas of my own. would you ever consider making a video on pattern making when you have an idea? common measurments and how to approach it? I love your work and your style. Your videos have helped me out alot. Thank you for doing what you do.

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks!!! Yes. I’m considering a pattern and design video soon

[@victoryhandcraft]

Man, that’s nice!

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks !! And thanks for watching!

[@abdellahabdellah1919]

Great way of preserving patterns..

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you!

[@manuelrodriguez5777]

Hey Artie who would you recommend custom brass stamps to be used on the arbor press

[@thedebystudio8703]

Love with the Collections and kindly check with it

[@graphguy]

Great channel!

[@gr8whytz29]

This channel is AMAZING 🤩❤️

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you for that! And thanks for watching!

[@tonynet2709]

I realize I'm late to this party, but... I'm making my own version of what you call "The Emily," and I'm hoping you'll give me some general guidelines on how to calculate the length of the strips for the wristlet, for a guven width/thickness. Thanks for work; I think I've watched all your videos!

[@juliangonzales2916]

Excelente trabajo 👍👍👍

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks !

[@ArcticCustomProps]

Great video! Informative, and entertaining!

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks !!

[@MasconLeather]

And thanks for watching!!

[@dianecampbell3134]

Hey there! Amazing work. Wondering how you'd recommend aligning the edges after you cut some pieces and have glued and stitched them together if you don't have that little fraise rolling machine??

[@MasconLeather]

I have no clue what a fraise rolling machine is. Cut everything PERFECTLY first. Then glue. Then sand. Then stitch. Then bevel. Then sand again. Done

[@dtanner7]

I have a Dremel Stylo. Would you say it is strong enough to sand the edges like you did with your rotary tool? Or am I better off trading it in for a stronger model? Thanks!

[@MasconLeather]

Oh … good question. I’ve never used or tried that model.

[@timr4895]

I really enjoyed your video and want to order the Clutch Pattern, pls send instructions. I can’t wait to receive it. Keep up the great videos.

[@MasconLeather]

I don’t sell my designs

[@markpalma5608]

Your videos are absolutely amazing! What is your inspiration behind your designs?

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks !!! Inspiration is it create aesthetically pleasing art.

[@deanransom2350]

Nice video, excellent work. Love the dry humor approach of slow motion 'flicking' waste pieces, but the best touch of all is the bikini top and the posable, ugh, umm, quite robust model on the desk.

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks! That’s Olivia. She’s hidden (sort of) in every video. 🤘

[@jillportillo8602]

If you're just starting out. Which tools are the best to buy?

[@MasconLeather]

zeebeeleather.com/blog/2015/6/20/so-you-want-to-get-into-leatherworking

[@jillportillo8602]

@@MasconLeather This is incredible information. Thank you soo much

[@MasconLeather]

Absolutely! If you need anything else, let us know!

[@raykyweriga5320]

what was that white powder that you scraped off the back of the leather?

[@MasconLeather]

Scrap off? Probably wax build up from the tanning process

[@Porsche964Guy]

Thanks for another great video - educational and enjoyable as always! I’m going to give this one a try - did a few passport holders for family (bad timing there huh?) and a couple small card holder/wallets of my own design, again for family. Christmas is coming 😉.

[@MasconLeather]

Perfect!! And thanks for watching!

[@johnwhite3514]

I know I'm super late to this, but great build. Question: where did you get all the brass weights and the bar that you used to line up the square?

[@MasconLeather]

Hey! We make and sell all the tools. All available here - zeebeeleather.com/tool-shop

[@MasconLeather]

I also have several videos here on the channel showing more details.

[@johnwhite3514]

@@MasconLeather awesome! Bookmarked for now as I'm still in the beginning stages, but I'll be a buyer for sure! Great stuff!

[@MasconLeather]

Perfect! Just let us know. We’ll get you squared away.

[@sparksandchips]

Beautiful work as always but I’m glad you like hand stitching……..

[@mercoexportleathers4498]

Nice video

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks!

[@jwstoopssr]

What’s the little hand clamp thing you use to squeeze the leather together after you glue it?

[@MasconLeather]

Amy Roke brand leather pliers

[@lixarailixarai1724]

Whale. Now I have to go buy ALL THE THINGS! Leather, check! Steel rule clutch die, check! All the things, unchecked 🙃

[@MasconLeather]

More coming. Tools. Wink 😉

[@deanransom2350]

So, I have given it much thought as I re-stocked my leather tooling equipment after more than 30 years. I have decided my work bench needs an 'Olivia'. Where might one acquire such a robust poseable mode? Maybe that will help the quality of my work that has gone stale after so many years of inactivity.

[@JACK_TheAllSeeingEye]

I was just thinking about some kind of leather pouch or wrap as travel gear for a few briars and....uh......well.....smokables. Hey Im Canadian....🍁

[@MasconLeather]

Boom! Perfect!

[@andyholland8773]

Hi fantastic work great channel. What ounce/mm of leather do you use for this project?

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks !! 5/6 oz

[@goozimax155]

Hello my freind just wanted to say I love youre work,and you have greatly inspired me to start leather working,Can you tell me what pricking irons you use? Thanks !! Keep up the Good Work!!

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks for watching!!! Irons by Kevin lee

[@connieanderson4734]

Eere did you get all those fancy tools? And do you have a templete for this clutch?

[@adambyrd7239]

Does the kettle or mug ever cause the cutting mat to bow up?

[@MasconLeather]

I’ve had the hot kettle warp the mat. Yes. Be careful

[@litlledavid986]

I’m currently making a biker wallet, need some help to make the “biker chain” part of it would really love to see an in depth vid on how you braid and make em, thanks 🙏

[@alexcaldarera5722]

Great Video! Where may I find the really large pricking iron? Large as in number of teeth.. Keep 'em coming!

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks! Chisels custom made by Kevin lee

[@alexcaldarera5722]

@@MasconLeather Thank you!

[@2sambell]

What is the best source to purchase leather used in this video?

[@MasconLeather]

Horween leather. Via the tannery row

[@wendellmassey3212]

Where can you find the tool you used with all of the circles?

[@MasconLeather]

Arcs - zeebeeleather.com/tool-shop/mascon-amp-zeebee-nesting-arc-jigs

[@heinzwillemoesdueholm8511]

Great video Artie. Just made my day:-) - I need to make a stop at ZeeBee - those Leather Weights you guys made are so cool. :-)

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks! And thanks for watching!!

[@Ari-e6g]

Hi Artie, i learn alot from you. Is it possible to show how you make the braided wristlet? in slow motion please🙂 Thank you!!!

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks!! I probably won’t do a whole video for that.

[@Ari-e6g]

Thank you for your reply Good luck making beautiful things and teaching us.

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@VidPimp81]

What was that substance you put over the braid? A conditioner?

[@MasconLeather]

Proprietary goo

[@jwstoopssr]

Since you’re not selling this proprietary Goo..... lol. Could you point me in the direction of something I can make myself? Or a retail item I can figure out how to make that’s a good goo?

[@tazccl]

Love your videos, I ordered your bump Jigs can't wait to try them out. I also ordered the corner punches from amazon and have a question, how do you sharpen the punches? Keep up the great work

[@MasconLeather]

Perfect!! Thanks for watching and for the support! I’ve had all of my punches for years. Used daily. I’ve personally never sharpened them. But... it’s possible. It’ll just take some patience and intricate work.

[@lukesteverything627]

I've so many questions. Mainly how and why but a few when and where's. BUT, I can see you're busy so I guess I have to work it out myself. Shame but that's life.

[@MasconLeather]

🤷‍♂️

[@ДмитрийКарамазов-ж1ь]

romanov tools? from Russia? good tools

[@MasconLeather]

👍

[@findingtina7967]

Love your work! Do you happen to have a pattern that you sell for this clutch?

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks for the kind words! I don’t sell my designs

[@goldmemberr]

Why not introduce moisture to leather before you braid to ensure a full cover and not having to waste time in all those cracks and crevices w the tokonole? Perhaps you just forgot, or there is a bigger reason I missed. Thank you for your valuable content my friend!

[@disciple2569]

What’s the tool used to remove leather for the fold?

[@MasconLeather]

V - gouge

[@otealuajones8289]

Great video, what is that circle tool you used at 2:05 and where can I purchase one from?

[@MasconLeather]

Wind fire designs. But the arc templates we have available here are more convenient: zeebeeleather.com/tool-shop

[@luisalbertozuletajaimes3638]

Excelente . Ese artículo en cuero tendría un valor ??

[@MasconLeather]

English translation?

[@luisalbertozuletajaimes3638]

Excellent, what value is that article in the USA?

[@MasconLeather]

I don’t think that translated correctly. “Article”?

[@luisalbertozuletajaimes3638]

@@MasconLeather la cartera

[@luisalbertozuletajaimes3638]

What is the price of the portfolio?

[@cjcampbell8744]

What stitching thread are you using on this ?

[@MasconLeather]

Ritza Tiger thread. 1.0 mm For others, all info is listed in video description with many straight access links. 👍

[@cjcampbell8744]

@@MasconLeather thank you

[@MasconLeather]

Any time !!

[@russellcrase1983]

Where do u buy your leather?

[@MasconLeather]

All on line 🤘

[@glock2point059]

Where’s a good place to order leather? I normally get mine from a local shop but he’s a saddle shop so they don’t carry much light weight stuff.

[@MasconLeather]

So many places. All on line.

[@rsilva281]

What are those half moon called that you take apart in the video to cut out curves. The one in the video 2:37 to cut out around the corners called? Also, where do you get those weights from? I love watching your videos dude, Awesome! I like how you pose that little doll around, Lol! You don't sell patterns, Do you? P.s. How does that Bourbon taste in the coffee bro? Been meaning to try that. Lol! Keep up the good work!

[@MasconLeather]

Arc templates. I have a link to purchase them in the video description. No, I don’t sell my designs. Bourbon in coffee = 👍

[@MasconLeather]

And thanks for watching!!

[@rsilva281]

@@MasconLeather Thanks brother! I like your designs, Cool!

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks !!!

[@DavidDoyle-hg4wn]

You had me nervous for 45 seconds. No using a bump jig until sec 46, a new record.

[@timr4895]

How can I get this pattern?

[@MasconLeather]

Sorry, I don’t sell my designs.

[@elism4057]

Merci pour la vidéo 🙏

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks!

[@dear_prudence]

This is lovely, is a pattern available?

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks!!! (I don’t sell my designs). And thanks for watching!

[@dear_prudence]

@@MasconLeather That's a pity. I'd buy the pattern in a flash. Sad to see that you list everything else you'd use for it but no pattern available.

[@MasconLeather]

Design is 75% of the art and craft. I tell people they should try, fail, and keep trying. Best way to learn. And more fun.

[@dear_prudence]

@@MasconLeather I do love your videos and your designs. If you ever decide to sell patterns, let me know. I'd start a collection :)

[@MasconLeather]

You have yourself a deal! Will do.

[@LeatherMadeSkateboarder]

You're the fkn best around. So cool

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks for that!

[@hiramrodriguez106]

👍🏼 excelente

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you!!

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks for watching!

[@dharmendravariya5778]

Regards from Canada Bro... Little princess is bigger, lots of love. Nice video. Why don't you come on video? We have never seen you????

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks for watching!!! You may see my face when the documentary comes out early next year (I’m not doing that filming)

[@nathanrainwater1657]

I'm trying to find a brass lettering kit with a guide/track. I think I saw you using one on a video may this video? If your pleased with the quality of it could you send or post a link

[@MasconLeather]

Hex n hit

[@stephenbenson8881]

whats the v gauge you used at around 3:21?

[@MasconLeather]

An antique V - gouge. Possible cs Osborne

[@stephenbenson8881]

@@MasconLeather word, thank you!

[@deefriesen7379]

Is there a pattern?

[@MasconLeather]

I don’t sell my designs

[@toootankhamooon]

Love the video , love he design and the crafting , thank you , you are a awesome, just one request , the sped up music in the back ground seriously freaks me out , please do something about it :) still i’ll keep watching and learning , thank you once more :)

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks for watching and the kind words! 33,000+ are ok with the background music. And once I didn’t have it... and they all complained.

[@toootankhamooon]

@@MasconLeather thank you for replying , much respect , it ( the sped up music ) will not stop me from enjoying your videos :)

[@MasconLeather]

I really appreciate that! I try to find a balance to please as many as possible

[@toootankhamooon]

I completely understand , and appreciate, and you are doing great don’t worry , hope you have a great day :)

[@jonasnikolajhj3805]

Do you have a pattern you could sent me for the emily clutch? Best regards

[@MasconLeather]

I don’t sell my designs

[@muratalpay5994]

Offff super 🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷

[@MasconLeather]

🤘

[@muratalpay5994]

@@MasconLeather ♥️

[@m3rkaba86]

Is that letter set from Kevin lee? I have the same one "different font" from him.

[@MasconLeather]

It is not. But I need more, so he may getting notified soon

[@m3rkaba86]

@@MasconLeather the letter jig you're using there is identical to the one in the set I got from him. And you can't beat his price on what all you get. And I believe he has 20+ fonts to choose from.

[@m3rkaba86]

You probably already know all that. Hell I started buying from him on a suggestion from you.

[@francescofolli760]

Puoi dirmi gentilmente dove ti procuri la pelle mi piace molto , sono un principiante

[@MasconLeather]

Horween leather

[@vasilijkuzmin6563]

Ай красава!!!!

[@duchtdixon894]

Bravo ma sove si compra quel cerchio grande

[@duchtdixon894]

Dove lo trovo

[@MasconLeather]

Can you translate it all to English?

[@duchtdixon894]

@@MasconLeather you have some measure of biker wallet to do then the tools the iron ceechi where ignite thank you

[@jacoboarazo8386]

Lo vas a marear de tantas vueltas k le das...mi hijo de 5 años hizo uno igual....

[@MasconLeather]

English translation please

[@miguelporciuncula7705]

Hello genius, what leather to wear, where do you buy that beautiful body?

[@tingtungtan6313]

Can u make a leather bra...

[@MasconLeather]

Absolutely