Tandy Leather Winsor Leather Belt Bag Kit 44346-00

Tandy Leather Winsor Leather Belt Bag Kit 44346-00 The Tandy Leather Winsor Leather Belt Bag Kit 44346-00 offers a small but nice finished bag made with good quality and durable materials. Tandy delivers on their reputation for providing reliable products. However, there are a few things to keep in mind when purchasing this kit. Firstly, the instructions for stitching the pleats are less than helpful, requiring additional time counting holes and figuring out the process. Secondly, there are multiple steps involved in preparing and finishing the leather, such as tooling, dyeing, and edge finishing, that are assumed to be completed before even starting to assemble the bag. This can cause some confusion for beginners. Additionally, the provided waxed thread may not be enough to complete the project, leaving little room for error. Lastly, due to the bag's size and stiffness, turning it inside out can be frustrating. A suggestion is to loosely stitch the gussets, turn the bag, and then tighten the stitching. One customer received low-quality lace in their package, which tore apart and did not fit through the hole. This suggests that it may be wise to have leather lacing on hand as a backup. It is disappointing that Tandy would be stingy with such materials since they have a reputation for producing large quantities of lacing and thread. Despite these minor setbacks, the Tandy Leather Winsor Leather Belt Bag Kit 44346-00 offers customization options and versatility. One customer added grommets to each gusset to turn it into a cross-body bag. This shows that with some creativity, this kit can be tailored to personal preferences. Overall, this kit is easy to assemble and a good bargain, especially for beginners. While there may be some difficulties in finding leather dye in small quantities and the kit not including pre-colored leather, it still presents a great opportunity for those interested in leatherworking. The Tandy Leather Winsor Leather Belt Bag Kit 44346-00 comes highly recommended.