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Watch Over Jimmy DiResta's Shoulder as He Makes a Tool Bag

By Rain Noe - March 21, 2013

in Object Culture | Hand Tools

For those of us that don't work on the factory floor, it's rare to see an object get made in its entirety, from start to finish. But here NYC-based designer Jimmy DiResta—you'll remember him from Dirty Money, the Discovery show where he and his brother dumpster-dove for raw materials—shows us how he whips up a tool bag from scratch. While every step of the process is shown, it's fast-forwarded during the tedious parts, providing a comprehensive look while still coming it at sub-six-minutes:

If you couldn't guess by the watermarks, DiResta recorded the video for Make, who visits his studio twice a month. The complete materials list for the bag is posted here, along with a brief description of the project. "I think learning how to sew," he writes, "is a must for all makers!"

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Sam

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Come on guys, it's a tool bag.
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Derek

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I understand, it's a "short" on bag making. But, doing it right vs.doing it quick.....mmmmm, Not so much.
Ruler? Straight Edge? Finished edges?
Check out Defy Bags on Facebook to see nice work.
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Andrew

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Spray adhesive? Sharpie? This guy hasn't heard of an iron and chalk? Guess that's not manly enough.
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