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Robvulaj

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  1. Thanks John, still have a lot to learn, what type of leather do you think is most appropriate. What will hold its shape somewhat firmly the best? Also does the leather need to be soaked first or will wetting suede discolor it?
  2. I love this leather combination can you guys tell me what type of leather is being used here. Please forgive my ignorance I'm still very new to the craft http://imgur.com/YV1vLA5
  3. Hey guys I'm very new to leather working but I just completed my first project and I have to say I'm already addicted. I took a pair of Converse Allstars completely apart and replaced the canvas with the leather from a purse my fiance no longer used, I think its cow with a nice heavy grain. I lined the inside with lambskin, and did a pretty messy job sewing it all together. But I really learned a lot from this project. I skived for the first time, rolled the edges over, learned how to operate a sewing machine, and by the time was sewing the last pieces a drastically improved. I can't wait to try again but I'd like to try a different pair of shoes. The next pair I'm considering doing has a rounded leather toe box and I would like to replace it with a suede but I'm not sure what type of leather will be best for this. I've tried searching this site for information on lasting leather but I can't find much. Can anyone give me advice on lasting suede I would greatly appreciate it. Also here is a picture of my first pair. Let me know what you think
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