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Face Wallet Gag Gift
thefanninator replied to Kaje's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
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Horween Messenger Bag
thefanninator replied to thefanninator's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
Sometimes a light comes on and I had one of those moments a few weeks ago. My Vergez Blanchard pricking iron is a 9/10. Which is 9 teeth per inch but HELLO it's takes 2 marks to make 1 stitch. So after 9 tpi you really only get 8 stitches ... not to quick on the uptake. I'll post a few more photos when I take some... I finished stitching the flap. Anyone have a suggestion for buffing this thing up? Maybe just a shoeshine brush or something? Since Horween is already finished I don't really want to use a polish or cream or anything. -
Horween Messenger Bag
thefanninator replied to thefanninator's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
Thanks Monica. I mentioned it on your thread about English Bridle. It seemed very dry and it had what seemed like black paper material on the flesh side. I decided to stitch the flap. Maybe I'll get around to doing a proper leather strap. -
Horween Messenger Bag
thefanninator replied to thefanninator's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
Yeah, I bought this Horween there. I asked them if they'd cut me a strap of black Essex and they said sides only. -
Horween Messenger Bag
thefanninator replied to thefanninator's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
I totally agree about the nylon strap. I ran out of Horween and bought a black strap of "English Bridle" leather and I was not happy with it. I don't want to spend anymore money on it. Agree on the flap stitching too. Only real reason I didn't do it is that there's not two pieces to stitch; it would only be for looks. Anyone got a strap of black Horween Essex they want to sell me? It's basically Valerie Michael's briefcase resized and similar to a Frank Clegg. -
What's the smallest amount I can order? Are you willing to divide some up into a smaller container?
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http://www.weaverleathersupply.com/Catalog/ItemContent.aspx?ItemNumber=29291&CatalogId=001&CatalogDetailId=40&NSM=Y Whoops, just noticed it was already posted. Weaver will sell to anyone now. The Weaver Leather Supply site is for anyone. Weaver Leather is for businesses.
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Weaver has a centering device for this.
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I've been using Fenice and it looks pretty nice but takes way too many coats. Interested to see how the Stahl and others finish up. Are you from the US? Would you ship this back or fly it back?
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Green As Grass
thefanninator replied to Rohn's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
Only thing I think it needs is a little antique to bring out the tooling. Nice job! -
How To Make Adjustable Handbag Strap
thefanninator replied to craftsman827's topic in How Do I Do That?
Use a double loop/slider like this: http://www.buckleguy.com/double-loop-sliders/ -
Reconditioning Crocodile Hide.
thefanninator replied to MuddyClearWaters's topic in Exotics, Reptiles, Furs and others
I've been meaning to try this: http://www.pecard.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=Pecard&Category_Code=exotic -
Depends on what look you like. I prefer a finer look so I use thinner threads. I have the 3 ply which they told me is about .77 mm. I think it's a good size for any general stitching. I've used it for 9 spi and I'll use it for 7 spi in the near future.
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I use it. Love it. I use it when I don't want to spend the $$ on Lin Cable. I've never used Tiger thread and really don't have any reason to.
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90s Alt Rock & Alt Country/Americana. Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Dave Matthews Band, David Gray. Guy Clark, Ryan Adams, Lucinda Williams, Patty Griffin. Local Austin, TX music - The Gourds, Bob Schneider, Shinyribs.
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Pic Of My Work Space...
thefanninator replied to MonicaJacobson's topic in All About Us and Off Topic
Ouch ... but tell us about that black bag! -
Very nice!
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Looks great to me Monica!
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Thanks. I only hand stitch and I don't plan on changing that.
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You could try: 1. Skiving the leather and folding it over the fabric. or 2. Several layers of edge paint.
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Minimalist Wallet
thefanninator replied to Hi Im Joe's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
Nice work. Stitching looks pretty good. I'd say go smaller on the thread but your .6 tiger thread must just look bigger...maybe the giant photo! I've been using Lin Cable 432, which is .63mm, so almost the same. Yeah, give Lin Cable a try. I think you'll like it. -
I'm ready to start using zippers in some of my work. Where do you buy yours? What brand do you use? Special tools needed? I plan on buying Riri from Buckle Guy. But I'm not sure what I should buy. http://www.buckleguy.com/riri-finished-zippers/ Post some pics of your zipper work! Thanks.
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Bottega Style Weaving With Hermes Saddle Stitching
thefanninator replied to hockeykspiky's topic in Sewing Leather
I'm curious, where did you read or hear that Hermes doesn't cast their stitches?