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Very nice...looking forward to making my own. How do you like the boss? Have been toying with the idea of buying one. Jess

Greetings all, Looking for a used Tippman boss hand stitcher anyone have or know of one for sale???? jess

Greetings I'm new to the leather crafting world and love it so far, I'm probably jumping the gun but would like some advice on a sewing machine. I read Wiz's extremely informative postings and do believe walking feet are what I need, mostly belts, holsters, knife sheaths etc. My question is where is a good place to look for a used sewing machine??? Thanks Jess

Yeah it didn't work for me either.

Greetings All, I'm new at the leather craft and coming into this string late...but had the same exact issue as the original post....I used ECO FLO brown dye and got a very green tint. SLC told me basically that was common below is there response. I have since moved away from ECO FLO products. Jess Hi Jesse, As hard as this is to believe, there’s too much dye pigment on the leather. You should be able to take a cloth and some rubbing alcohol and wipe off the excess. Now with that being said……………….all things should be tested………………..so, if you have a piece of the same leather dye a sample when it goes “green” try the alcohol. But that should take care of you. A lot of times Royal Blue, Oxblood and a few other heavy pigmented dyes will do tha

Mike, I need to get a sewing machine...that stitching looks awesome. After you have cased the leather do you just wrap the gun in saran wrap to protect it from the dampness ?? Does that have your homemade mix of mop and glow and water? Jess

Mike, Thanks for the input and tips. Finding out there is waaaaay more to this dying leather than I had originally thought. I asked Mike to...so I'll ask you as well....vinegaroon? Jess

Very nice, vinegaroon? Is that the dye or the finish you used? Funny I have started to think that dipping my smaller cases into dye would be the easiest . Working on a small latex glove case for myself definitely will use the tips. Jess

Mike, Sure did thanks for the tips! I applied the satin shene with a damp sponge like the directions indicated and I ended up with swirls and whirls in my project. Most of my stuff has been black to match our duty gear and I've used the Fiebings USMC black (spirit based) and liked it very much...I'm putting too much on (using shearing or daubers) I end up with a dry "haze" of dye. I guess I need an air brush. Thanks Again Jess Retired USCG HSC

Greetings, I just picked up this hobby and so far find it very fun. My question is how long should you wait after dying leather to buff off the excess and apply top coats? I've been waiting 3-4 hours between coats then applying a top coat. I'm using Eco Flo dyes and seriously thinking of switching to a spirt base dye. When I apply the top coat (Satin Shene or Super Shene) it tends to "lift" the dye and smear it. What am I doing wrong? Pics attached for the attache case Appreciate any/all responses Jess