Handmade Couture: Make this look - A Brahmin Duxbury Leather Travel Bag
5/09/2017 12:13:00 PM
The Duxbury is an elegant weekend travel bag that features a gorgeous crocodile embossed leather. She is the perfect size for that last minute trip at 21" Long x 13" Tall x 11" Deep, she can fit everything you'd need for a quick get away and then some. The Duxbury has both handles and a detachable shoulder strap, a zippered top closure and zippered lining pockets. She definitely makes a bold statement and at 495 US dollars, this beauty could be yours.
Like the look of the Duxbury? Lets be our own brand.
Pattern + Hardware + Fabric= Handmade Couture
Pattern + Hardware + Fabric= Handmade Couture
Pattern:
The Emblem is designed to be very sturdy and functional, as the handles extend into the bottom seam of the bag. Our inspiration bag has handles that are attached with strap tabs, so if you are really aiming to recreate the look of the Duxbury, you will want to attach your handles using strap tabs instead.
Hardware:
Fabric:
The Tannery NYC offers an amazing selection of high quality leathers, like this gorgeous Dark Red Embossed Leather:
If real leather is not your thing, you can always try a faux leather like this one from Fabric.com:
Another great option is natural cork fabric, which is available from MM Cork Supply in Canada or from Sew Sweetness in the US. You can get cork in a various colors and finishes, like this beautiful croco brown:
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Photos and content provided and written for Emmaline Bags by Cyndi Farfsing, from The Nosy Pepper. Cyndi's blog is chock is full of more bag photos and make making tips. Check out her bag series "It's in the Bag! Better Bag Making Series," to learn a ton of new bag making skills.
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