Eshelman Leatherworks

I just finished my second Tablet bag and I'm excited about the future direction I may be able to take the Con-Go line.
At the same time, I'm feeling the potential burnout building and I fear this may be another thing I push aside and forget about forever.
I like making things.
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Now offering: the Con-Go Tablet bag. It's slightly larger than the traditional Bottle Bag, but it includes all of the storage and security features PLUS a newly designed and reinforced tablet sleeve/pouch for tablets up to 12 inches.
I'm still fine-tuning the Bottle XL for laptops.
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Two more bags released for public consumption! These two were on hold for the last month, but now they are up for grabs.
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Alright. Last weekend wasn't fantastic, but I talked to a lot of folks. Time to get the next three display bags built and start pushing for customized, bespoke designs and get the new sizes patterned.
So the Con-Go lines will include a new feature to stash a tablet and a new XL size for laptops.

Well, this weekend really showed me the financial impacts we're all dealing with. Looks like I'll have to slow any ideas I've got for new bags for the time being..
#ceeleather #congobag #bespokebags #smallbusiness

This weekend is Creepsmas 2025, part of @oddmallpnw.bsky.social
Here are some of the bags premiering this weekend.

If you're local and available, swing by and check out all the amazing artists.

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Apparently, it's a Jeep thing, but I think everything is just ducky.

Got a new bag to share. This is not only a "monster" bag, but also the first foray into the Con-Go XL bag. Specifically built with all the same features of the Con-Go Bottle Bag, but is jagger with a sleeve intended for tablets or slimline laptops.

Custom corvid bag in forest green bison and black bison leather.

I guess with all the other image sharing fallout, I'll be spending more time posting here. So expect a LOT more photos of bags moving forward. Time for some shameless promotion before I get my inventory set up for OddMall Creepmas in November.
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Ah,yes. Tis the season for ice cream trucks to drive through the neighborhood, rolling to the sound of tinker toy digital Christmas carols...

I'll be hosting an armor build demo/ama tomorrow at ECCC. If you're attending and have some free time to stop by, please do so. Chaos, humor, and bad jokes will ensue!

Emerald City Comic Con is coming up soon!
I will be there all four days, so in-person delivery is available. Check out my website for available bags and I can personally hand you your bag the next day of convention.

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So this python embossed bag keeps getting called dragon, and I get it, it's definitely reptilian.
Needless to say, I called this one, "Okay, Dragon."

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Happy Thanksgiving to everyone in the US.
With the onset of the US shopping season, support your small business friends, family, and local creative businesses.
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Wow... proofreading is not my friend! I felt like they modeled BatFleck after Miller's Dark Knight.

Personal opinion: Frank Miller had some of the best, honest-to-goodness "Dark Knight" stories. This was the begin that BatFleck took, and that's why I felt like Ben got a raw deal in the films. This bag is a mix to both the OC and the worthy bid to those stories.
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I'm grateful that nobody here has asked, "Why are you supporting other leather workers? Aren't you worried about competition?"
NO! We all have our own skills. Rarely do any of us fully overlap in products. Why on earth would I not want to support and promote other people doing something they love?

I will throw my hat in, but I also hate blowing my own horn.
I specialize in secure, carry-all cross body bags built to store convention and/or work badge, phone, wallet, and water bottle while keeping the bottle from typing over.
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Sharing what is, hands down, my favorite leather both to work with and wear. American bison. This leather, compared to cow, is more durable and softer in comparison. These are probably my favorite bags to create.
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What is the Con-Go Bottle Bag? Simply put, it's a secure Bag that can hold everything you need to attend a convention or event (CONvention-GOer). Built to hide your badge, stash your wallet, keys, phone, and water bottle to prevent spills.

Bidet, Critters! Does your favorite blue tiefling need a bag of holding that goes along with your cosplay? Look no further! The Con-Go "Traveler" is just for you. All the features of our Con-Go Bottle Bag, but in canon.
#ceeleather #leatherworks #leatherbags #CRC2 #inspiredbycr

Front view of the Con-Go Ghost Bottle Bag showing the customization of the bag to resemble the character, Spider-Gwen.

Rear view of the Con-Go Ghost bag.

Introducing the Con-Go Ghost. Inspired by the most popular female in the spider-verse, this bag would be a great match for cosplay.
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Front view of the Con-Go Poolie. A crimson satchel with black details.

Rear view of the Con-Go Poolie showing the larger black pocket.

The newest bag in the Con-Go line, the "Poolie." Inspired by the merc with a mouth, I've expanded the pocket sizes for every new bag, added strap reinforcements, and include an extra key ring inside the bag.
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