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LOL. I thought so too.

LOL! I will never be so "stick up my butt" like Martha.

I would be wary of a customer like that... especially a stranger. I think you made a good call.

Hi particle; When i prototype I use the cheapest facsimile of leather I can find. Sometimes it is Denim from old jeans, sometimes it is a yard of some gawd awful upholstery vinyl that no one else wants because it's flaming orange with purple flowers or something weird. Sometimes it's vinyl from the back of a broken chair. For your purposes, I would use the vinyl because the fit and feel would be closer to the final product. But keep in mind that fabric or Vinyl will have it's own characteristics and stretch (or not) differently than leather. As for welted seams that would depend on personal taste. That said, I've never used welting on a leather project. I tend to go for the most simple way of doing things. I am not sure what you mean by "offset" unless you mean seam allowance. If so that would depend on how thick the item is, they type of stitching, whether or not you are sewing with a machine or by hand. But generally a seam allowance is somewhere around 3/8" to 1/2" in garment sewing.. UNLESS you are sewing a french seam.. in that case it's traditionally a 5/8" total seam allowance... sew 1/4" of the allowance wrong sides together then flip it right sides together and sew 3/8" from the seamed edge. This captures the raw edge in between the second seam allowance. Here's a video to explain it a little better. Now... there is no rule saying it has to be so the finished french seam is on the inside when complete. You can still sew one with the french seam exposed to the right side of the fabric... in fact it may be a great way to finish a piece that is made from 2oz finished upholstery leather. No edge finishing required. Of course with leather you may need to trim away one of the seam allowances before you flip and capture the edges in the second seam allowance to avoid bulk And of course you don't want to IRON the seam flat on leather.. just moisten and rub with a bone. Hmmm... I might have to try that. :D As for your fitting her iPad... I've not made one. I would have her trace hers on an opened out cereal box and cut it out... then use something common like Quarters stacked so she can give you an idea of thickness of the thing. If she sends this 'pattern" to you, you can compare it to any pattern or template you have. I agree that you should use Veg Tan and line it with thin veg tan.

I saved them too. But I think i would do some prototyping before I cut leather.

Ok, first let me say I am not fond of Martha. I think she is pretentious and arrogant... enough said. I just found Tandy promoting a project of hers.... ugg http://www.marthastewart.com/904573/leather-ipad-sleeve I think it's funny that one commenter tried the card case and it didn't fit any cards. ha!

These are not exactly like what you want ... but I searched etsy for "interlocking buckle... http://www.etsy.com/listing/83739157/2-silver-clasp-end-bead-cap-for?ref=sr_gallery_6&ga_includes[]=materials&ga_search_query=interlocking+buckle&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery and these. in silver and gold. http://store.jontay.com/metalinterlockingbuckle12inchgoldsinglepieces-1.aspx http://store.jontay.com/metalinterlockingbuckle12inchgoldsinglepieces.aspx Also found loads on Alibaba.. made in china.

That's awesome!! Congrats!

Yes. Please! I am sure many of us would like your pattern. Perhaps it would help if you attach a PDF to your reply? I really like what you've done. Only suggestion is it might be cool since you have all those wires and what not to add a sound processor and some speakers to the arm to make your "robot" noises. Then just wire it up to your light controllers. he he he... still what you have created is very ingenious.

uh oh... now you've done it Penske... you get to do up a tutorial to teach us how you make your own trees. And please share the place you get your Herman Oak comparable leather source. The saddle does look very nice. I can't imagine the hours you put into that crazy leg basket weave.

That's very generous of you. I hope someone can take advantage of the offer.

Boyd: You are most welcome... You might want to look for a Midas one too. I'm pretty sure they made one that you put a handle in to use.

Yoga Mats, camping mats, closed cell foam.

I can't wait to see what you come up with. I've been thinking about incorporating some machine embroidery in mine. Should be interesting to see how yours come out.

I wish the picture was larger... I am looking for an early Craftool F926 I would just make him a reasonable offer in a range that YOU feel comfortable with. He sounds like he wants to give you a deal.

Do you happen to have a picture of a Fortuna Skiving machine you are looking for? I'll keep an eye out for you.

My grand mother was http://www.muscogeenation-nsn.gov/ One of the 5 "civilized tribes,"of the southeastern United States. However, I am not affiliated with the tribe and consider myself 'white" In fact, I didn't even know that I was part Muscogee (Creek) until I was well into my late 20s and grandmother was about 87 years old. You see for her generation (she was born in the 1890s) it was not fashionable to be Native American or a half breed. So she kept her heritage to herself. I am sure it was to protect my father and uncle from discrimination. It's a shame really. Your hightops are lovely. We don't see a lot of beading on this forum. But I see quite a bit of beaders on paleoworld. I'll send you the link in a private forum message. I've been tempted by a more European style of moccasin boot and have even cast my foot and leg to make the pattern, but I have not cut and made them yet. http://www.sodhoppers.com/index.html You have a great day and week end too.

Heh... no. Necro (dead) bump ( in the case of forums.... to move up) or in this case to "revive a long dead thread" Some native people try to keep their native crafts close to their hearts and won't share them with the world. But check out Youtube for some video tutorials. I know there is an Oregon native woman who teaches how to make a type of Moc. It might help you some.

much better. thanks!

Boyd... I've seen this recently.. not sure if it was Craftool Co. or not but I'll try to find it again for you. Give me a few minutes. here they are. Ebay. http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=leather%20stamp%20masonic&clk_rvr_id=368762606449&adpos=1t1&MT_ID=70&crlp=12064451299_2416792&tt_encode=raw&keyword=leather+stamp+masonic&geo_id=9972&adgroup_id=3834148459 Hurry because one of them is ending in 14 mins or so

May I suggest that you contact www.ismacs.net and offer the PDF files to them? I know they have a database that they would store it and make it available to the public. That way it would be searchable and save you time emailing everyone who wants one.

LOL Necro-bumping are we, Apache? Nice mocs though.

Link doesn't work, Apache.... please try again?

It's not a deglazer... it's a facsimile of Fiebings "Dye Prep" it is supposed to clean and prepare the leather for dying. 90 parts water 5 parts alcohol (ever clear booze... the highest proof you can get) 5 parts sudsy ammonia.