Custom Handmade SP3 Cover

[z8er]

Hey Guys,

I was just recently visiting family in Missouri and my Sister, who has been getting into leather working, was awesome enough to make me this one of a kind hand stitched leather cover for my Surface Pro 3. Just thought I'd show it off a little. Thanks for looking!

 

[Adam_ation]

Amazing work, looks fantastric! - Adam

 

[RajeevT]

The tanning looks a little too blotchy for my taste but the stitching, branding and just the general look are first class. Is the inside suede? I'd definitely pay for one of these. Pass on my compliments to your sister for doing a great job.

 

[z8er]

The tanning looks a little too blotchy for my taste but the stitching, branding and just the general look are first class. Is the inside suede? I'd definitely pay for one of these. Pass on my compliments to your sister for doing a great job.

Thanks! Yea, I wanted more of a worn rustic look out of it I guess. The inside is actually a type of softer pig skin leather. I'll let her know you guys like it!

 

[Racing Snake]

Looks like a quality job, your sister is clearly very talented!

 

[anon(7901790)]

Ohohohoh! I want one!

 

[anon(8977867)]

I'm in UK. Pm me if u could ask your sister to make and ship one to me for a reasonable cost.

 

[hopmedic]

That looks VERY nice. She ought to put those up on Amazon.

 

[z8er]

I'm in UK. Pm me if u could ask your sister to make and ship one to me for a reasonable cost.

PM Sent!

Also, just our of curiosity, would anybody else be interested in purchasing one of these? And if so, how much would you be willing to spend. An honest answer is appreciated, she's not looking to rip anybody off. Thanks!

 

[swingbeat1990]

PM Sent!

Also, just our of curiosity, would anybody else be interested in purchasing one of these? And if so, how much would you be willing to spend. An honest answer is appreciated, she's not looking to rip anybody off. Thanks!

Hmm.. I must say, I'm REALLY tempted. I like it a lot!

In terms of price, how about 20 bucks?

 

[z8er]

Hmm.. I must say, I'm REALLY tempted. I like it a lot!

In terms of price, how about 20 bucks?

Haha! Well thanks for the honesty, but 20$ might be just a little too low

 

[swingbeat1990]

Haha! Well thanks for the honesty, but 20$ might be just a little too low

Haha..Sorry. Clearly, I have no clue what the appropriate price should be.

What do you think?

 

[mozman68]

She should really just take the material cost plus a reasonable rate for her time based on how long it took to make and at a minimum double that number. Throw it out there and see what happens.

 

[Hebraist]

WOW! That is BEAUTIFUL! Yes, I definitely want one too.

 

[z8er]

Haha..Sorry. Clearly, I have no clue what the appropriate price should be.

What do you think?

She should really just take the material cost plus a reasonable rate for her time based on how long it took to make and at a minimum double that number. Throw it out there and see what happens.

Ok yes, I agree. The cost for materials was around 60$. I'd say she spent around 10 hours on it at least. So if you say maybe 10$ an hour, plus materials. That's $160. So would you guys spend somewhere between 150$-200$ on a cover for you surface? Also, keep in mind there are cheaper options for the leather and lining. I wanted the custom stamp which takes a thicker harder piece of leather, which was pretty expensive. What do you guys think?

 

[onysi]

tell her to start an Ebay Store. That is a beautiful portrait cover. I love portrait covers, and that is just perfect. We even have the same Red type cover so I can imagine me owning that.

 

[dkediger]

A Pen Holder! Yeah, I was going to say for a quality, handcrafted, leather item around $175 - $200. I think a flap with a long strap and snap or just a tab to slide through would be sharp.

 

[Scienceguy Labs]

Those really are very nice.
Could she make those for the 8 inch Windows tablets...Iconia W4, Dell V8P, etc???

 

[dkediger]

Forgot to say, I would be interested in one!

 

[z8er]

tell her to start an Ebay Store. That is a beautiful portrait cover. I love portrait covers, and that is just perfect. We even have the same Red type cover so I can imagine me owning that.

Thanks! Yea, she has actually just started an Etsy store, but there's no surface covers for sale on there yet.