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!
I spent HK$449 on the leather, just enough for one briefcase!
After cut all the leather in pieces, it’s time to dye, this time I picked my favoured Porter yellow.
This was a really bloody tough job!
Start with the front pocket first.
The most important part here is balancing, two pockets should align perfectly.
The making of handles.
Inside pockets for pens, keys and USB thumb drive.
I made a copper stamp from a local leather shop, quality is quite good.
All parts are ready, it’s time to sew every pieces together.
This is the umbrella pocket, in a sunny day this pocket can put the shoulder strap.
Glueing the front panel and side panel together, the corners are very hard to glue, need a little bit of force.
Sewed the front panel, now on the back panel left.
All sewing work was done, now is the time to reverse it inside out, the briefcase is really to use.
Hell yeah! My very own leather briefcase!
Another stamp on left side.
Item one: 11″ Macbook Air
Item two: 16″ USB external monitor
Item three: Wacom Intuos Pen
Now I can work anywhere, all the devices in to one single briefcase that just fitted.
