Demonstrating the Craftsperson's Skill in Gluing and Stitching Leather

Like the Black-nume Square Bag, this bag's smooth surface and the perfect curves on its edges are a testament to the craftsperson's exceptional stitching skill and extreme attention to detail. Since the sewing machine does not have a tabletop to provide support, the craftsperson was required to hold the bag in the air and stitch along the snowman-shaped curve, adjusting the direction and speed of the stitching while ensuring that the stitches are evenly spaced. If the stitching is off by even one or two millimeters, the bag would be ruined. One stitch after another, the craftsperson gave her utmost attention and carefully used the sewing machine to trace the profile of the Snowman Carrier without a single mistake.

Edge finishing

To give the exposed edges of the cut leather a neater and more visually pleasing look, the craftsperson glued together the individual pieces and used a skiving knife to remove the excess leather before proceeding with the edge finishing process. The leather edges were wiped dry and carefully burnished, after which edge paint was applied and the bag was set aside to fully dry. During the edge finishing process, all it takes is one misstep to ruin the bag, which is why it requires the utmost attention from our craftsperson. To craft this Snowman Carrier, the craftsperson applied the edge paint twice.

Choosing a Waterproof Leather

The Snowman Carrier is mainly crafted from Waterproof Smooth Leather, the same waterproof, oil-resistant leather that is used to craft the Waterproof OTONA RANDSEL 003. A strong waterproofing agent has been applied to this leather which not only covers the surface but also penetrates deep into the fibers, giving the leather excellent water resistance yet retaining the character and texture of the natural leather.

The Snowman Carrier is lined with polyester fiber fabric like that found in insulated bags. The craftsperson took potential leakage into account and installed a waterproof zipper to prevent water from seeping out. With the bag's interior crafted with materials that effectively prevent leakage, the user can bring a snowman home without worry.