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From the album: Large Leather Tote
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From the album: Red Lined Tote
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From the album: Red Lined Tote
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From the album: Red Lined Tote
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From the album: Red Lined Tote
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From the album: Red Lined Tote
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From the album: Red Lined Tote
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From the album: Purple Tote
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From the album: Purple Tote
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From the album: Purple Tote
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From the album: Purple Tote
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I am writing this post on the off chance that someone, somewhere would like to help someone reach their dreams. While I carry no expectations of help, it couldn't happen at all if I didn't put this out to the universe. I am a motivated designer and maker of leather goods. I have been pushing my designs to as high a level as I feel I can teach myself. I am at a point in my skills that I seek some formal education regarding design and construction. Please view my website to see my work. www.portlandcustomleather.com There is a gallery and also some new bags I have made under "new totes" link. I am asking for help with tuition to this school. While tuition is quite steep the program offers many things that would not be possible any other way. I will be paying most of this out of pocket but am seeking help to complete the tuition costs. I am a person that works hard to improve the lives of people around me always will be. I promise with your help I too would pay it forward in the future. With the skills and things I learn at this school I plan to help teach others on this forum through videos and tutorials in time. I truly want to contribute what I learn to the rest of the people here that make this site so great. If you would like to read about the school and the program I hope to attend here is a link: http://www.accademiariaci.info/academics/leather-working/ And here is a link to my GoFundMe page: http://www.gofundme.com/63nfvk It is a page that allows for secure donations to my future! If you have any means to help donation levels are open to any amounts. Thank you so much for viewing this post and if you don't mind spread the word! Anthony Loughan Lou's Leather
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Curious if anyone here is familiar with this school I have been reading about. Below is a link to the program. It is based in Florence, Italy and has several year long programs in shoe making and bag making. 2 of which really appeal to me. While tuition is quite steep and most likely not the wisest investment in time and money I am considering it in regards to a big life change and find more value in the location than necessarily what I will take away. Either way I have been told by admissions that my prior experience and works would make me eligible for the master course which eliminates another 1 year prerequisite. Part of the reason I would like to study in Italy is because this program includes tours of tanneries, and manufacturing plants. Along with a "corporate research" program that allows the student to work with a major bag manufacturer to develop a design for production. You can read much more information at the link below. The program seems quite in depth and short of the cost seems like something i want every part of. Thanks in advance for any information regarding this school. I am also interested in other foreign options of leather school regarding complex construction of either apparel or bags and shoes. http://www.accademiariaci.info/academics/leather-working/ -
@canadiangirl Yes the lining was pigskin. It was the first time I lined a belt. I left the edges 3/8" long on all sides and prepared with leather glue. After the glue dries it is ready to line up and sew. @nrk dyes used were Tandy water based dye then hand painted with acrylic paint. Finished off with feibings spray wax and buffed. @jus10 that is all a matter of preference. For comfort I usually bevel or round the belt edges. For this belt I didn't want to bevel the edges because I liked the look of the painted logos right up to the edge. Belts are definitely sold both ways. Some aren't even slicked! :-)
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Gun Case
Leather by LOU replied to purplefox66's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
check out this video for a few tips on taking better cell phone pics. keep up the good work! Its not the best video but it explains how you already probably have all you need to take better pics. hope this helps. good job on the zipper. looks better than my first one! http://youtu.be/LdbQfd0HEZY -
Portland Custom Leather Holster Video - Lou's Leather
Leather by LOU replied to Leather by LOU's topic in How Do I Do That?
I know right!? it gets very tiring at points. LOL! -
Check out a new video showing how I made a conceal and carry holster. I hope you enjoy! Please comment, like or subscribe! I plan to make some more videos. http://www.portlandcustomleather.com
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From the album: Conceal and Carry Holster
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From the album: Conceal and Carry Holster
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From the album: Conceal and Carry Holster
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From the album: Conceal and Carry Holster
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From the album: Conceal and Carry Holster
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Sounds good. I'm in production mode so feel free I'll be working!
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As far as technique with no investment, you could start by lining up your stitching with a stitching wheel so you know where your end placement will be. Just make sure to coordinate the stitches per inch on the machine with the stitches per inch on the stitch wheel. (i don't actually know for sure what the tool is called) I think its refered to as a stitch wheel. Same tool is used to get your spacing correct for hand sewing.
