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Your branch of the SCA is the bestest resource. I used to use archaeologists reports for ideas and draw my own patterns from them. I also used to use Olaf Goubitz book 'Purses in Pieces', 'Shoes and Pattens' by Grew, 'Scabbards' by Cameroon, 'Knives and Scabbards' by Cowgill, and an SCA publication on making shoes The SCA used to have hundreds of patterns for items on a website. All free to down-load. I've been out of it all for 20 years so I don't know if it still exists. Ask at your local branch

I use contact cement all the time for gluing my leather projects.

Hello and thanks in advance. I have more tooling practice, by far, than sewing, and so I'm studying two handed saddle stitching, got a pony, etc. I just want to chose a saddle stitching thread that is practical for durable use on H. Oak veg tan butt dog collars I'll be concentrating on, and trying to eventually get a few into the local tack shop with tooled designs. I have been looking at saddle stitch info... Al Stohlman was back in the day and, even today, Jo H. is purposefully traditional. These sources recommend non-waxed linen thread, because they recommend not waxing the ends so that better ends can be made But what are my modern options? Nylon sounds durable, and I've seen a burner tool... maybe that helps with ends in this manner? I just want a reliable product; I don't thing my customers will care if it's synthetic. The main feature is some hand-tooled designs and custom lettering. Thank you for your thoughts

Has anyone thought about using formica construction glue for leather projects? https://www.amazon.com/00271-Weldwood-Original-Contact-Cement/dp/B0006MXRY8/ref=pd_sim_d_sccl_3_1/147-4836112-0706438?pd_rd_w=2UpNv&content-id=amzn1.sym.3a852a98-d65f-4301-9bd0-9b589b14d1ef&pf_rd_p=3a852a98-d65f-4301-9bd0-9b589b14d1ef&pf_rd_r=WJZQ74S5S0KPDW4F7P4X&pd_rd_wg=EB4bj&pd_rd_r=362984e1-6bb4-4088-b07b-c23adb755617&pd_rd_i=B0006MXRY8&th=1 It sure is a lot less expensive than what Ive been buying now that infation is effecting my leather glue prices.

Nice looking caps, Dano, I can see where hand stitching those could be a chore! My beard was that colour once, now it's sort of white.

Good job Chuck, looks the goods. Deer in the front yard, that's a bit different, all I get is the odd rabbit and koalas using it as a thoroughfare to get from tree to tree. As an aside machete's have just been banned in South Australia, they are now a prohibited weapon. Buggered if I'm handing mine in, I'm going to shorten the blade with an angle grinder so it's no longer a machete and use the off-cut to make some small blades.

Hello! I've recently decided to try and get back into leatherworking again. I'm most interested in medieval/historical projects, as I am in the SCA. Things like bags, pouches, shoes, maybe some scabbards? Though with modern tools and dyes available. Anyone know of good patterns for medieval projects, especially in the realm of bags/pouches and shoes? I already plan on buying Period Patterns 93, but one can never have too many resources. Also, if anyone knows of any folks who do teaching, or leatherworking groups in central New Jersey, please let me know - I've done some searching but have come up empty (I know there's a Tandy in NJ, but it's nearly an hour from me).

I agree with the others. To add, pics will help a lot too

I know this conversation was a year ago but i need dome help. How much are original ruby blades worth? I have three i am wanting to sell and I have seen them on ebay going for 150-200 and up for one or two blades etc. Id like to think they are vintage, and a great high end swivel knife blade is $35 a piece and Tandy sales a synthetic ruby for $100 each. I have two original regular sized and one narrow angled blade with an original swivel knife that is very smooth! 20250928_124726.mp4

And there is the answer to my question! Thank you KGG, I doubt I would have found the answer on my own. — AZR

There shouldn't be any lateral adjustment on the feed dog because it would then rub/hit the needle plate. The needle should be centered in the foot and needle plate.

Here a link to a manual for a Juki 243: https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1638502/Juki-Tnu-243.html Section 21 (pages 10 and 11) discusses adjusting the feed dog to needle relationship.

On my machine (Pfaff) you set the needle into the centre of needle hole in the feed dog by moving the needle bar frame. This is the upper assembly that includes needle bar and upper feed mechanism. By my machines is always annoying to get some movements. How is this solved by Juki I rerally don't know. check on which axe the needle bar is hanging, is there and screw that you can loose, and than by rocking the wheel you push the whole assembly slightly to the left.

Yes, two years now and my leathers are all fine. I will give a final report in a couple of months - no time now - and then do a yearly report, if anything changes. Thank you @fredk for all of your input. I believe that we have contributed a little bit to understanding the effects of different oils on veg tanned leather.

Yes, the part in your hand is the needle position sensor. Check if your hardware kit comes with a collar and extra long screw like this: If it does, remove the stock handwheel screw, and install the collar (with extra long screw) in its place. Then the needle positioner fits around the provided collar instead of around the shoulder of the actual handwheel.

Yes, that's the point. I need either to move needle bar or feed dog, depending on what is ajustable on this machine to have everything in line I just don't know how to do that. This is why I came here and asked

those deserve a double *groan*

This came with the servo, a needle positioned right? The hole on it and the nub on the hand wheel seem like they're the same size but it doesn't seem to want to go on. Am I missing something?

This one's sort of leather related! Another sewing machine joke:

I like it! I especially like the finish.

Thank you guys for the ideas!! I’m going to take a look at it tomorrow. Will update then!

Yes, the cat version will definitely be available, but a little later, since I have a hand injury and can’t hold a needle right now 😏. Once my hand heals, I’ll finally continue this series of bags with animals peeking out of purses and backpacks But I do have other cats 😺 You can find all my cat designs here: https://leatherpatternts.com/product-category/beginner-leather-patterns/https://leatherpatternts.com/product-tag/cat/

I'm declaring that my part in this experiment is at an end 2 years and nothing bad to report

sheeesh! deer in your front yard! I'm very jealous All I get are seagulls

Nice work!