sramelyk

Thanks for the responses so far.. I have 2 people.. Nephew and brother-in-law that are both big hunters/outdoorsman.. Mom and dad in the late sixties, early 70's.. And a couple of kids ranging in ages.. Which I'll probably make some bracelets for.

Looking to make a few homemade leather gifts this year, primarily due to financial strife.. Not to mention the opportunity to hone my skills.. Anyone have some general ideas?

Was wanting to replicate something I noticed Ray Mears use in an episode of his Bushcraft series.. A leather coffee bag or leather tinder pouch.. Something really soft with an drawstring.. Anyone have a pattern for this? Never made a bag before and honestly am not sure were to start.

New here.. Been bushcrafting for awhile and enjoy some forums regarding such.. It has ultimately gotten me into leatherworking with the need for sheaths.. So, I've made a few things and I urn for more! Tried to make a leather case for my compass when I realized I just didn't have enough knowledge yet to make it look right.. So that leads me to a question.. Can anyone point me to free patterns? Ideas? Or instructions to help me along with some basics and advanced stuff? Thanks!

Well, here it is after the dyeing. Going to protect it with Resolene which I haven't applied yet. Not thrilled with the black, would have stitched it with a different color string had I known.

Thank you.. I realize its not a piece of art but some day... I have another question.. From all the working, etc, there are a lot of nicks and lines.. Can I wet it again and smooth them out? How would be the best way to do that?

Ok.. So the evolution of the last 48 hours.. Someone graciously gave me a new Mora Clipper. It came in a horrible case. Being an member of another bushcraft forum, I was quickly encouraged to make my own. So, I went to Tandy Leather yesterday and bought some leather, string, snaps and a punch. I watched a tutorial and spent the night making the below sheath. I've never touched leather in my life and don't feel I did to terrible and am wanting to move on to another to correct the mistakes I learned on the first one. But I have a question.. I have bought oil dye and acrylic resolene. Is this all I need to finish it? Any suggestions on homemade daubs to apply? Do I need to clean the leather at all? Thanks!