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Skills Inventory
Project Overview
Supplies Checklist
Overnight Bag Pattern
Patterning the Sides
Cutting the Side Pattern and Planning the Gusset
Top Gusset
Bottom Gusset
Aaron's Patterning Tips
What to Consider When Selecting Leather
Cutting the Pattern Pieces
A Note About Cutting Pieces
Adding Contrast and Interest to Your Project
Crust Gator Overview
Crust Gator Usage
Cutting Gator Leather
Cutting the Zipper Strip
Filling the Cracks with Dye
Airbrush with British Tan
Airbrush with Cordovan
Airbrush Maintenance
Cleaning the Airbrush
Applying a Top Coat
Skiving
Skiving the Pocket
Progress Check
Cutting the Straps and Handles
Gluing the Pocket Liner and Inventory of Pieces
Gluing and Sewing the Pocket and Liner
Adhering the Pocket & Two Straps
Adhering the Backside Straps
Adhering the Bottom Gusset and Support Pieces
Cutting the Zipper Hole of the Top Gusset
Building the Zipper
Adhering the Zipper to the Top Gusset
Spots for Shoulder Strap
Progress Check
Sewing the Back Straps
Sewing the Front Straps
Sewing the Zipper Support
Sewing the D-Ring Hangers
Sewing the Bottom Gusset
Inserting Hardware
Progress Check
Clipping the Bag Together
Sewing the Gussets
Sewing the Side to the Gussets
Prepping for the Zipper Side
Sewing the Zipper Side
Trim and Turn the Bag Right Side Out
The Handles
Zipper Pull & Conclusion
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