I've Never Been More Proud of a Build — The Maddie (Part 3 of 3)

She's done. 12 days of work, every stitch placed by hand — and in this final chapter, The Maddie comes to life. Part 3 of 3. The Alran goat skin lining goes in, the handles get hand stitched on, the hardware gets seated, and the bag gets its final finishing. This is the part of every build where the bench gets quiet — every detail intentional, every stitch considered. This is what handmade really means. Watch the full series: ▶ Part 1 — [title + link] ▶ Part 2 — [title + link] Want to go deeper into leather bag making? I have a community over on Skool — patterns, processes, and I'm in there every day answering questions directly. 📲 MY SOCIALS – FOLLOW ME! 🔗 My Skool: skool.com/treve-5444 🌍 Website: https://trevecambridge.com 📸 Instagram:   / trevecambridge   💌 Email: [email protected] Novonappa: https://www.leatherbox.com/products/n... The Dream Leather: https://www.leatherbox.com/products/d... The Monza Leather: https://www.leatherbox.com/products/m... Zipss: https://www.leatherbox.com/collection... Zip Pliers: https://www.leatherbox.com/products/z... The Thread I Use: https://www.leatherbox.com/collection... The Awl I Use: https://www.leatherbox.com/products/p... The Hardware I Use: https://www.leatherbox.com/pages/leat... The Wing Divider: https://www.leatherbox.com/products/k... Hermes Shrunken Calf Leather: https://www.leatherbox.com/collection... The Pricking Irons I Recommend: https://www.leatherbox.com/products/k... Novonappa: https://www.leatherbox.com/products/n... non-stretch tape: https://www.leatherbox.com/products/n... 🎬 SUBSCRIBE for Weekly Leathercraft & Unboxings Join me on my journey as a full-time leather artisan – tutorials, unboxings, and occasional tech content! 👉 https://www.youtube.com/c/WillHodges?... 🛠️ THE GEAR I USE 📷 Camera: https://amzn.to/40zG9K8 🎙️ Mic: https://amzn.to/40tpzvL 💸 Budget Mic: https://amzn.to/3LoJesd 🌐 Wide Angle Lens: https://amzn.to/3Lr8e1W 📍 Tripod: https://amzn.to/3Ao2Mqr 💾 SD Cards: https://amzn.to/41RpuCX 🔧 LEATHERCRAFT TOOLS I USE • Edge Beveler (Bubinga Handle): https://palosanto-factory.com/product... • Japanese Skiving Knife: https://okada125.com/store/leather-kn... • Stitching Punch (Pricking Irons): https://ksbladepunch.com/product/pric... 👋 ABOUT ME I'm Will – a leather artisan based in Cambridge, UK. I make videos about leathercraft, unboxings, and sometimes tech. I share what I’ve learned from 3.5 years in the trade and post twice a week to help others get started or improve their craft. Got questions? Just drop a comment or reach out via email!