Ferg Report post Posted January 30, 2011 (edited) I stopped making belts just before discharge from the Navy in 1956. Never was one of my favorite things I wanted to make something that I could use my new Consew 206RB-5. The stitching is with #138 thread top and bottom at eight stitches per inch. Never would have been able to do this without the unending help and support from Bob Park and the "Wiz" whom I have communicated with many times. I wish to thank them both publicly. The outside of the belt is made with 8/9 oz. cowhide from an Italian Tannary that was factory dyed. The inside is 3/4 oz. natural calfskin. The "keeper" is calf skin and has the same design as the inside. Inside design was an idea I had after viewing an image of a blade of grass. Weird huh? Thank you for looking. I wish I was better at this, maybe there are enough years left to attain some of what I am hoping for. ferg Edited January 30, 2011 by 50 years leather Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tree Reaper Report post Posted January 30, 2011 That's a nice belt ferg, looks like you have a handle on using that sewing machine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bkingery Report post Posted January 30, 2011 Ferg ya know if ya really don't like it that much I'll be happy to throw it away for ya in about ten or fifteen years, just send it to me and I'll make sure it gets taken care of properly, Oh yeah is it a 38" by chance? Really nice I wish I could sew half that good. Peace and Love Bryan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Myriam Report post Posted January 30, 2011 Beautiful work, Ferg! And there's nothing, weird. Sometimes inspiration comes from the most unusal places/events/circumstances. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abn Report post Posted January 31, 2011 Wow. I'd say you haven't lost your touch. Nice work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferg Report post Posted January 31, 2011 Wow. I'd say you haven't lost your touch. Nice work! Thanks folks, much appreciated. ferg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoubleC Report post Posted June 9, 2012 Ferg, that's beautiful, and what a wonderful way of inspiration. Cheryl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
