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Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items

The bread-n-butter of leatherworkers, the things we carry or wear every day.

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  1. Sprocket

    Badge wallet pattern wanted - 7 point badge

    by Sprocket

    Hi All, I'm still searching the interwebs looking for a template to make a wallet to hold a 7 point star badge - specifically the badge part. It would all be so easy if I could trace out the badge but the plane fare and vacation time required is cost prohibitive.. Does anyone here have a source for a template of the star cut out? My research has shown me that they come in so many flavors it's boggling. I'll take a 3x3 but the one I'm building this for is in 2-3/4" flavor. Thanks All.

    Littlef
    Last reply by Littlef,
  3. Stetson912

    Dachshund bag

    by Stetson912

    I posted the inlayed panel of this bag but here is the finished piece. Black buffalo(I think, i bought it forever ago) metalic blue for the inlay. The wife is happy with it and as luck would have it, I found a strap to match the interior lining! Not perfect but came out ok I think

    Stetson912
    Last reply by Stetson912,
  4. KatieG

    Watercolor Leather

    by KatieG
    • 7 replies
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    Messed up flap for a hip purse so I decided to use it for color test. I really love playing with washes and gradients in color... and this tutorial ( [link] ) on DeviantArt really inspired me. Rose by Al Stohlman, flair in carving by me... I'm not traditional, I'm not realistic.. so I'm trying to combine my style... with existing designs, until I get used to how more realistic things work. Rose: several wash layers of red and water. Towards the end I mixed in some purple. Stem and Leaves: several washes of various mixes of green, yellow, and light brown. I don't know the ratio, I go by looks. I went in variants of layers to get depth. I used white as a highlight,…

    headierthanyourheaddesigns
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  5. Stetson912

    First inlay work

    by Stetson912

    I'm making a bag for my wife. I showed her a picture of a bag aaron hizer at makers made and had to try it. The inlay design is what I'm taking from Aaron. The bag is a different pattern. It is my first attempt at inlay work too so, If anyone knows where to do better let me know. Cheers!

    Stetson912
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  6. 1hp

    "simple" phone case

    by 1hp

    was a lot harder than anticipated. this was the second try.

    NatesLeatherGds
    Last reply by NatesLeatherGds,
  7. Stewart

    This is what’s it is all about,

    by Stewart

    A happy Grand Niece

    Bert03241
    Last reply by Bert03241,
  8. Flintlock67

    Antique travel knife and fork help needed please

    by Flintlock67
    • 0 replies
    • 881 views

    Hello I have a silver bladed antique foldable knife and fork for which I would like a two compartment leather case made. I would prefer a case with a pull off lid, similar to one made for holding cigars. Is there anyone in the UK you may know off that would help please? Thank you

    Flintlock67
    Last reply by Flintlock67,
  9. PAMuzzle

    Sizes for ladies belts

    by PAMuzzle

    A friend of mine wants me to make southwestern style stamped belts for his son and his wife. They live in AZ and it will be a surprise for them both. What would be a standard width for a lady's belt? 1 1/4" or 1 1/2" Men's is usually 1 1/2"

    glamb
    Last reply by glamb,
  10. Klara

    How is a watch strap supposed to feel? 1 2

    by Klara

    I made a first strap from chrome tanned leather (lamb nappa on the inside) which turned out ugly but comfortable. My second one is from veg tan (same leather on the inside) and looks better, I think, but it feels stiff and uncomfortable. The thing is, I bought an Orient Blue Moon (very reasonably priced as automatic watch go) with leather strap and it also feels stiff and uncomfortable. So how is a good watch strap supposed to feel? Is it worth greasing/oiling the red leather (from the underside for a new strap, the red is a sort of coating) or should that have been done during tanning (i. e. do I need to find a different leather) ?

    CalgaryJim
    Last reply by CalgaryJim,
  11. Abdo

    Took 3 DAYS to make a 3 MINS leather wallet making video :) Please share thoughts 1 2 3

    by Abdo

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGumgagJrN0 Hey guys. I worked really hard to make this video. If you like what you see, please consider leaving a comment on YOUTUBE / hitting the like and subscribe button. It would really help me out as I’m trying to grow my business. I want to keep improving so please feel free to critique. Ask me any questions. Thank you!!

    ToddW
    Last reply by ToddW,
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