Flynn Rider Satchel- Finished pics post 5!

[Zlurpo]

I'll be starting today on a prop part of my Halloween costume--the satchel carried by Flynn Rider et al. in the movie Tangled.

I've gathered up some reference photos:

Here's hoping it turns out well. Any advice from others is very welcome!!

 

[Abelugo]

Re: Flynn Rider Satchel

I would check out used leather messenger bags on ebay or craiglist.
It's a cool man-bag.
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Don't forget to put a jeweled tiara in it.

 

[Zlurpo]

Re: Flynn Rider Satchel

Well I'm more into the "from scratch" method of costuming in this regard, so here's what I've got done so far.

I don't know what Kate Spade is doing charging thousands for a purse, this ish is easy.

And with the patch on it:

I'd say I'm about 85% done. There's another patch with a button on it, a toggle on the flap, and a good bit of weathering to do still.

 

[Zlurpo]

Re: Flynn Rider Satchel

Second patch, "gold" button, and some weathering added! Mostly just need the toggle now! (I'd put it on now, but I have to go buy one).

 

[Zlurpo]

Re: Flynn Rider Satchel

All done!! One genuine leather Tangled satchel. This thing is actually probly extremely sturdy--It's sewn with 3-4 oz. leather and some intensely strong thread!

I've even made sure that the stitching on the bag lines up with that in the film. It's a very simple prop, clearly, but I'm happy with it!

 

[Izzzie]

Love the attention to detail! It's a simple prop, but I love that you made it from scratch. Out of interest, where do you buy your leather from? I'm going to be doing a Flynn costume for my boyfriend for the Australian summer con season and you've inspired me to actually do it from scratch

 

[Zlurpo]

This leather I got from theleatherguy.org about a year ago for a different costume, and this was made from left over material. Glad you like it!

 

[Izzzie]

Okay, awesome. I'll definitely check them out!

Out of interest have you in your travels heard of any similar sites that are Australia-based? We struggle a bit with excessive postage costs down under

 

[Zlurpo]

I haven't... usually just searching for "leather hides" with the word Australia will help, or you can look on ebay and say that you only want to buy within the country. But I don't know anything specific, sorry!

 

[Izzzie]

That's okay - it's a great place for me to start, anyway. Thanks!

 

[hilmelton]

I know this post was a long time ago, but make one of these for me and I'll buy it!