Handmade Leather Two-Bottle Wine Carrier Tote
Employer
Mykola
Project parameters
Type of cooperationOne-time project
SectionAdvertising and marketing
Prepaymentwithout prepayment
Payment methodsCash, Bank transfer
Acceptance of requestsfrom today, 05:03 until Sep 24, 2026
Project description
I host small dinners often and I'm tired of showing up with bottles wrapped in a kitchen towel. I want a proper leather carrier tote built to hold two standard 750ml wine bottles upright, side by side, with enough structure that the bag itself doesn't collapse when it's only half full. This is a request for a custom commission, not a finished product listing — I want to work with the maker on the details before cutting begins.
For the shell I'm thinking a vegetable-tanned or chrome-tanned leather in the 3-4mm range, firm enough to hold its shape on its own without a separate frame, in a walnut brown or dark olive. Inside, I'd like a divider that keeps the two bottles from clinking against each other, plus a layer of padding along the base and side walls — cork, felt, or dense foam wrapped in a thin leather or fabric liner, whatever the maker finds holds up best and doesn't add too much bulk. A snap-in or fully removable liner would be a bonus since it makes cleaning up the occasional drip much easier.
The handle is the part I care most about. It needs to be wide enough to be comfortable when the bag is fully loaded — two full bottles is real weight — and stitched or riveted through reinforced leather patches at both attachment points rather than just glued or tacked on. Saddle stitching with waxed thread would be ideal there. I'd also like a small exterior pocket sized for a corkscrew and maybe a foil cutter, closed with a strap and stud or a small buckle so nothing falls out in transit.
For the finish, all visible edges should be burnished smooth and sealed, not left raw or painted over — I want the natural leather edge look. Hardware in brass or a dark antique nickel, whichever the maker thinks pairs better with the leather color chosen. I'm open to a light monogram or initials stamped near the base if that's something the maker offers, but it's not required.
Please share a rough timeline and any past bottle carriers or structured bag work you can point to. I'd like to see a sketch or a quick material sample before full production starts, and I'm happy to discuss the base leather thickness and padding materials further if you have a combination that you know performs better over regular use.
For the shell I'm thinking a vegetable-tanned or chrome-tanned leather in the 3-4mm range, firm enough to hold its shape on its own without a separate frame, in a walnut brown or dark olive. Inside, I'd like a divider that keeps the two bottles from clinking against each other, plus a layer of padding along the base and side walls — cork, felt, or dense foam wrapped in a thin leather or fabric liner, whatever the maker finds holds up best and doesn't add too much bulk. A snap-in or fully removable liner would be a bonus since it makes cleaning up the occasional drip much easier.
The handle is the part I care most about. It needs to be wide enough to be comfortable when the bag is fully loaded — two full bottles is real weight — and stitched or riveted through reinforced leather patches at both attachment points rather than just glued or tacked on. Saddle stitching with waxed thread would be ideal there. I'd also like a small exterior pocket sized for a corkscrew and maybe a foil cutter, closed with a strap and stud or a small buckle so nothing falls out in transit.
For the finish, all visible edges should be burnished smooth and sealed, not left raw or painted over — I want the natural leather edge look. Hardware in brass or a dark antique nickel, whichever the maker thinks pairs better with the leather color chosen. I'm open to a light monogram or initials stamped near the base if that's something the maker offers, but it's not required.
Please share a rough timeline and any past bottle carriers or structured bag work you can point to. I'd like to see a sketch or a quick material sample before full production starts, and I'm happy to discuss the base leather thickness and padding materials further if you have a combination that you know performs better over regular use.
