geoffdragon 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.
Old leather is great to work with, now you just need nice buckles! Found mines on IG
Re: What leather to use for Vintage Pam straps
Posted: December 16th, 2021, 11:09 am
by Sevanata
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.
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Re: What leather to use for Vintage Pam straps
Posted: December 16th, 2021, 11:18 am
by Sevanata
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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Re: What leather to use for Vintage Pam straps
Posted: December 16th, 2021, 11:26 am
by Nottingham
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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Re: What leather to use for Vintage Pam straps
Posted: December 16th, 2021, 11:28 am
by Nottingham
Re: What leather to use for Vintage Pam straps
Posted: December 16th, 2021, 11:32 am
by Nottingham
Re: What leather to use for Vintage Pam straps
Posted: December 16th, 2021, 11:39 am
by Nottingham
Old is bold!
Re: What leather to use for Vintage Pam straps
Posted: December 16th, 2021, 7:33 pm
by Sevanata
Nottingham wrote:Old is bold!
Very neat stitching mate.. Well done. Should open order
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Re: What leather to use for Vintage Pam straps
Posted: December 17th, 2021, 5:45 am
by Nottingham
Sevanata wrote:
Nottingham wrote:Old is bold!
Very neat stitching mate.. Well done. Should open order
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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.
Re: What leather to use for Vintage Pam straps
Posted: December 22nd, 2021, 8:25 pm
by maz
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.
