immiketoo

Well, shoes are as complex as saddles I think. It's normal to be intimidated by them. I'd like to make a pair or two as well.

Its probably stitched inside out and then turned right side out.

I have projects like that. But I say maybe one day when I'm good enough. I hate the waste of the learning process sometimes.

I hear you there. I can round braid pretty well, but only as lacing projects. Stand alone braided items elude me.

ME too. I classify those as pouches. Easy, or at least doable. I want to make wallets that arent an inch thick while empty, etc.

You make it sound so easy!

Peter Main

There are so many ways to express oneself in the leather world, I encourage you to try something new. Someone commented earlier that they don't tool. I asked why not? There are any number of legitimate reasons why not, but it sparked the thought that I HAVE to learn something new all the time. Right now it's bookbinding for me. It's a challenge that I have to learn. There are a lot of projects I want to do in the future. I'd like to make a bag or purse that a non-leatherworker woman would like to use. Not the same old tired Tandy kits that everyone and their brother has made. More like Hermes or something at that level of refinement. It's easy to get stuck in a rut or stick with what you know. What are some of the things you'd like to try but are afraid to venture into? As I said, bags intimidate me. I'm not sure why. Maybe it's the commitment to all the steps or zippered linings or the quantity of leather to learn? What about you?

Truth. Same goes for coloring.

Why not? It's fun!

I know man...just teasing!

Lol...was an explanation needed?

Because someone asked

Very clever use of leather. I love the wood textures..

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