Old leather is great to work with, now you just need nice buckles! Found mines on IGgeoffdragon wrote:I have been thinking about giving straps a go...this thread might have just convinced me.
I reckon I have a few 50 year old belts in the back of my cupboard that no longer fit.
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I just bought this bag from local antique shop. Very cheap $25. And after I received I am convinced this a real thing. Betmen's leather quality... No paint nor spray.. Cut it raw. ![Image](//uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211216/5585e7f8f8e3362dce9d6cceb948bf54.jpg)
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Another 1940 Perin ammo bag. Just cut, punched and stitched.
I think the secret is the stitch material and finishing shading treatment. I am still learning and I use all cheap stuffs, no wax no coloring. And my stitching is still all over the place
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Sevanata wrote:Another 1940 Perin ammo bag. Just cut, punched and stitched.
I think the secret is the stitch material and finishing shading treatment. I am still learning and I use all cheap stuffs, no wax no coloring. And my stitching is still all over the place![]()
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Old is bold!![Image](//uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211216/10da96158997123ad3eae8910c2876b2.jpg)
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Very neat stitching mate.. Well done. Should open orderNottingham wrote:Old is bold!
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Thank you Brother. Doing this for me and Friends for now as there's a lot of gifted strapmakers out there and i don't feel i'm enough to make a difference.Sevanata wrote:Very neat stitching mate.. Well done. Should open orderNottingham wrote:Old is bold!
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Hi there! I'm new at leatherwork and was looking for some tips for beginners. Before, I did machine and hand embroidery, but now I'm interested in leatherwork.
A little about what I want to do. I am going to do purses and gloves. I may sell them when my skill is up. I wanted to ask where should I start. I've decided to begin with choosing a machine for leather. I found a few reviews of sewing machines for leather
This website says how to choose a sewing machine www.techsew.com/us/blog/how-to-pick-the ... chine.html.
I also found a list best of sewing machines for leather. Some of them suit beginners https://www.craftyhangouts.com/best-sew ... r-leather/.
Honestly, I am confused with such an amount of info.
I'll appreciate any advice.
Many thanks.
A little about what I want to do. I am going to do purses and gloves. I may sell them when my skill is up. I wanted to ask where should I start. I've decided to begin with choosing a machine for leather. I found a few reviews of sewing machines for leather
This website says how to choose a sewing machine www.techsew.com/us/blog/how-to-pick-the ... chine.html.
I also found a list best of sewing machines for leather. Some of them suit beginners https://www.craftyhangouts.com/best-sew ... r-leather/.
Honestly, I am confused with such an amount of info.
I'll appreciate any advice.
Many thanks.