Hello all, I have started making small leather projects after 40 yr hiatus. I am currently making items such as designer keychains, small notebooks, book covers such as bible covers, any book cover specially made, belts etc. You get the picture. I am a 68 yr old disabled vet looking to sell these items at a modest price, just enough to cover the price of materials. Any good ideas on how I could go about this? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you and God Bless
I am trying to find a supplier for the metal clips that are used in the police citation books. I am specifically looking for the horizontal metal clips that hold the citation books and even the metal backing if I can get that too.
For some reason the people that have this information don't want to share it.
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Most members of this forum know me as a frequent poster on the Leather Sewing Machines Forum on Leatherworker.net. Some may assume that I know more about specific machines than I actually do. However, in many cases, I have had or currently have plenty of hands on experience with a particular machine, or type of machine. As a result of my own experiences with various types of sewing machines I am often able to give advice or provide assistance to other members who ask for help with t
Most people who buy the large harness stitchers, known as 441 clones, use them to sew holsters, knife sheathes, saddles, harnesses and saddle bags. They normally come preloaded with #277 bonded nylon thread, on top and in the bobbin and are adjusted and sewn off with this thread (at least they are by our member-dealers), with the test piece under the feet. The most common brands and models discussed on Leatherworker.net include the Cowboy CB4500, the Cobra Class 4, and the Techsew 5100 (they and
Hi I love this site and over time I have learned many good things from here, lately I am having some trouble with one of my machines and hope some one can help me. As you can see from the pictures, it will stitch properly for a few stitches then some of the stitching comes out from the button , I have adjusted the timing , different needle thickness adjust the tension and still getting the same results , any one had the same problem and what they did to fix it or any suggestions I very much appr
I wanted to re-mount my Consew 226 walking foot sewing machine in a better table, and I had access to a replacement top. The new top didn’t have the required recess to mount the head unit, so I needed to rout one out. I started with a full-sized template of the shape I needed.
Building the Template
The corner diameter of the template needed to be 1-3/8”, and since I didn’t have a router bit that large, I used a Forstner bit to cut the holes. The template is made from 1/2" MDF.
To all who know renown jockey saddle maker Garland Sugarman ,he had a stroke a week ago and in that time there has been no improvement in his condition.He is the hospital in Albuquerque.
By the end of the week I am expecting to receive the following in the post:
A cheap (Chinese made, with probable Japanese influence) beginner's sett of leather working tools from Ebay
A remnant/pieces pack of leather, needles, and thread from The Identity Store
A copy of "The Leatherworking Handbook" by Valerie Michael from Amazon
Yet to acquire from the local chain DIY store (probably nearer the time, or on Sunday if it slips my mind before then which is likely to happe
This popular folding coin purse design makes for a great leather project. Small enough to conveniently store in your pocket or purse but able to store a large amount of coins in. It also opens up nice and wide so you can get what you need quickly and easily. To add value and beauty to the purse I have used several types of exotic leather for aesthetics through the circular cutout of the purse frame. I have used both alligator skin and gazelle hide as examples for this tutorial. A PDF pattern wi
Have you ever noticed that every now and then when you’re more observant to the world around you, you see more of what people are doing? You see how they look, the style of their clothes, the amount of cleavage their clothes show, what kind of bag they have and what it’s made of. You see the style of shoes they are wearing and the condition they’re in, the colors of their clothes can tell you about the mood they might be in and so on. These things give us a clearer notion or feeling of their cur
Anyone have any experience with the CB227R? I already own a Artisan 3000 good machine no issues. Purchased a Adler 467 very inconsistent sewing if you sew slow in turns corners it never pulls the bottom loop thru and this is after spending time adjusting. I want to keep the Atisan set up with 207 thread and if I replace the Adler want the new machine with 183 thread for smaller items.
Got one side of my rear jockeys tooled up last night.
Here is a fuzzy blackberry picture:
Tooling is still amateurish but I am slowly getting more comfortable with it.
I would appreciate feedback on what I can do to make it better.
Thanks,
Ron L
Have been working a little on this second rig. Starting to feel like I'm getting some traction.
Here it is with Fenders & Stirrup leather assemblies in as well as rear jockeys fitted.
The rear jockeys will be filled with floral tooling. The seat has yet to get a 1/8" bead border.
Next Step is to tool both seat & jockeys.
Ron L
Hi to Everyone! I Love making purses and I'm working with faux leathers/vinyls before I try my hand at real leather. I'm wondering if anyone knows what type of sealant/ edge finisher used on outer finished edges of faux vinyl purses sold in stores? I've tried using edge kote and other types of sealants, but just isn't the same as the ones I see in the stores. Any input is greatly appreciated! Thank You all and have a great day! Happy Sewing!
"I think the UEFA - and the FA Premier League and - protect must also decide standard fans demanding fans as a special case no longer home fans must be loaded into the equivalent area also prohibit" categorization away "so fans outside all clubs should be calculated the same lowest price in the same competition in the same season.You now reserve some of the cheap FIFA coins, which can prevent the playing of the game, due to the lack of FIFA 16 coins, the game was forced to dropped.
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I need help my W153 is no catching the bobbin and the top tread is winding around the bobbin case and jamming the machine. I have the hook set right and am unhinged the right needle and treads to match. Any help would help...
First of all: This is not my design. I found it on one of the many lurking sessions on Pinterest/Etsy. If anybody knows the original designer, please do let me know and I will gladly give him/her credit.
Secondly: I do not yet own the proper equipment.
After trying the stitching bit for a while on some pieces of scrap leather I wanted to "create" something.
So here is the result, a wallet.
I learned a fair few things while working with scraps. Preparation is key.
I am moderat
Finally getting some time to work on this second saddle again...New shop is set-up and I have been able to put in some time.
Built these hobbles:
Tooled this fender:
And finished tooling the skirts for this rig as well as got the horn cap 'n' wrap started:
We have been doing a fair bit of riding - Built this breast collar for my first saddle too:
Really hoping to have this second saddle done for spring!
Cheers,
Ron L
Of course playing with Cheap Fut Coins is also a shortcut for you!
He said they have cancer is something that completely changes your life. This is especially true of Pirmin Schwegler and the message reaches its particularly harsh relatives - because young Pirmin was only 16 months old when diagnosed with leukemia.
"I'm too young to beat the disease, so do not really understand at the time," he said in an exclusive interview. A long and arduous struggle ahead for the child and family, but it w
I have to say I am really happy and impressed right now. I was not sure where to give a shout out to these guys but I found leatherworker and thought it would be a good place. I ordered a Corriente Saddle form http://thesalebarn.com and I cannot be happier. I have ridden it about 10 times since out of the box. It even has tooling on the roughout! SO excited and happy to get riding it and roping agian. If you are looking for a good quality saddle please visit these guys. Thank you.
