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Nice job! Stitching is nice and even from the edges. Did you trim the edges after you stitched? Gary

Hi Bryan, Those wallets and card holders look very nice. One idea to sell these would be to offer them to another business like a shoe repair shop on consignment. Just make certain you have an agreement in writing on how much they can sell them for and what your take will be. Local craft fairs may be a good venue, but you need to come up with an idea/story to get folks to stop and look at your goods. I think a lot of people that go to local craft shows are looking for a bargain and I don’t know if they will be willing to pay what you want for wallets. Where are you in Georgia? I buy from Wickett & Craig and if you are close to Atlanta (I’m on the East side) I am happy to bundle an order together to cut your shipping expense. Gary

Good idea with adding leather to jaws, but I wouldn’t bother doing anything to the leather. Gary

Thanks! Working on a new one for myself now...

You do very nice work! Gary

Agree with granite - I use a sink cutout my neighbor gave me hen they had new countertops installed. Check with granite suppliers and you are likely to find one that will give you a cutout for free or at least very low cost. Thicker is better. Gary

Great looking holster and photography! Gary

Nice work and great idea! What materials did you use for the rest of the project? Gary

Might help to cut the pieces 1/8” oversize so there is better support at the edges while sewing. Trim to size after you sew. Gary

Right on Noob! A lot of the beer I drink has gravity around 10-11% - I would be hard-pressed to drink 64 oz at one sitting! Forty years ago it would not be a problem, but now my limit is two beers and I get sleepy! Gary

Brian - those are really nice croc “koozies” as we call them around here! I understand your point about condensation, but my carriers are made to transport a 64 oz “growler” of beer from the shop to your home, where it will be removed and put in the fridge. I leave the bottom open with the carry strap and internal straps supporting the bottle - I guess any condensation that forms will drip out the bottom! I treat the inside with a beeswax/carnuba wax/NFO/lanolin concoction that keeps it pretty water resistant. Gary

I think if you start adding more holes it won’t look right. I usually space belt holes 1” apart. Gary

Thanks and how do you use your holders with belt loops? A full growler weighs about 2 kg - you will need a sturdy belt to keep your trousers from falling down! Gary

Nice looking bag and I like that anvil! Gary

Here is a pattern I use - downloaded from the internet years ago. Sew the belt loop first, then just sew up the sides to each other. Add a shell holder on each side if you choose to do so. Here are a couple that I have made in the past. Gary

I have a pattern and I will post picture and dimensions as soon as I can find it. It’s a simple “T” and is easy to make. Will probably be Sunday or Monday as I am heading out in the morning at 7:00 AM and won’t be home until late in the evening. Gary

Thanks! HaHa! I had the same reaction when I was told the initials they wanted on the project!

Thank you everyone for your kind comments. I am learning every time I make one of these and hope to continue to improve.

Thanks! Not sure what it is called - I saw someone on YouTube stitching a steering wheel cover using this stitch and decided it would work well for this application. Support straps are glued inside on the seam to take the strain off the stitches. Thanks Noob - I carried a few full growlers home and your fingers get sore carrying by the little glass growler handle!

Just finished a growler carrier tonight for a friend. W&C 8 oz skirting, back was stitched with Havana Brown Tiger thread and the rest stitched with 207 thread, finished with Tan Kote followed by wax. Edges finished with Giardini Black Dense Edge Paint. Gary Gary

Welcome to the forum - look forward to seeing your projects! Gary

I use 4 oz Gary

Welcome to the forum Chuck! Knife and sheath look good! Always nice to see everyone’s projects - you will get a lot of good ideas here. Gary

I just bought some new presser feet for my 206RB and the left and right outer feet had some pretty sharp serrations. I filled the serrations with JB Weld and then sanded the surface smooth after it cured - no more serrations to mark the leather. I also had to grind the center foot and outer foot to prevent rubbing- the center foot was deflecting off the outer foot. Gary

As Battlemunky says, use John James needles. I’ll use the same pair of needles for a year. If you use the right size awl and give it a twist the needles easily slide through the leather - I never have to use pliers to pull needles through the leather. Gary