DIY Leather Briefcase

Last year I did a lot of onsite design working, some companies didn’t provide any computers, I have to bring my own one, and sometimes I need to present the logo design in a big conference room, I have to bring an extra USB monitor too, therefore, a decent briefcase is an essential item for me, there are many choices in the market, I particularly love Porter, but the size never fit, either too small or too big, so, DIY time!

DIY-leather-briefcase-1I spent HK$449 on the leather, just enough for one briefcase!

DIY-leather-briefcase-2After cut all the leather in pieces, it’s time to dye, this time I picked my favoured Porter yellow.

DIY-leather-briefcase-4This was a really bloody tough job!

DIY-leather-briefcase-9Start with the front pocket first.

DIY-leather-briefcase-15The most important part here is balancing, two pockets should align perfectly.

DIY-leather-briefcase-12 DIY-leather-briefcase-13The making of handles.

DIY-leather-briefcase-17Inside pockets for pens, keys and USB thumb drive.

FullSizeRenderI made a copper stamp from a local leather shop, quality is quite good.

DIY-leather-briefcase-19All parts are ready, it’s time to sew every pieces together.

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This is the umbrella pocket, in a sunny day this pocket can put the shoulder strap.

DIY-leather-briefcase-25Glueing the front panel and side panel together, the corners are very hard to glue, need a little bit of force.

DIY-leather-briefcase-26Sewed the front panel, now on the back panel left.

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All sewing work was done, now is the time to reverse it inside out, the briefcase is really to use.

DIY-leather-briefcase-30Hell yeah! My very own leather briefcase!

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Another stamp on left side.

DIY-leather-briefcase-35Item one: 11″ Macbook Air

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Item two: 16″ USB external monitor

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Item three: Wacom Intuos Pen

DIY-leather-briefcase-38Now I can work anywhere, all the devices in to one single briefcase that just fitted.

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The size is just fit for my body.

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