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Thanks for the compliment, Kiwi! I keep trying to get better... YinTx -
From the album: Straps, Belts, Watches
Belt is finished and ready for delivery! This one is a gift for my dad. Let me know what y'all think! YinTx© YinTx
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Hand Sewn, Padded, Watch Strap.
YinTx replied to 9tpi's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
That. I want to make that. Nicely done, I really like it. Maybe I'll get to that project by next year. YinTx -
From the album: Straps, Belts, Watches
Vinegaroon black, with Havanna Cigar 0.6mm Tiger Thread. A bit rusty with my stitching, and having to use the clamshells without the rest of the stitching horse, so weird angles when I'm stitching, but happy to say it'll be a useable belt at the end of the day! Still need to trim the thread ends and tap the stitches down, then punch the holes, and ship off as a gift, in plenty of time for Christmas, heck even Thanksgiving! YinTx© YinTx
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From the album: Straps, Belts, Watches
A bit rusty with my stitching, and having to use the clamshells without the rest of the stitching horse, so weird angles when I'm stitching, but happy to say it'll be a useable belt at the end of the day! Still need to trim the thread ends and tap the stitches down, then punch the holes, and ship off as a gift, in plenty of time for Christmas, heck even Thanksgiving! YinTx© YinTx
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From the album: Straps, Belts, Watches
A bit rusty with my stitching, and having to use the clamshells without the rest of the stitching horse, so weird angles when I'm stitching, but happy to say it'll be a useable belt at the end of the day! Still need to trim the thread ends and tap the stitches down, then punch the holes, and ship off as a gift, in plenty of time for Christmas, heck even Thanksgiving! YinTx© YinTx
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fasn8ya, I believe I have the exact same problem on my machine. I had concluded the pin was too short, and wouldn't push the plates apart. Let me know if you have success, and next time I am near my machine, which will be a few weeks, I'll see if I can coax any more out of mine as well. YinTx
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yeah, that would make a cool inlay. thats a good idea, TinkerTailor. worth considering, pzarkov. and maybe find some religion wouldn't hurt either. YinTx
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Black Watch Strap
YinTx replied to DR80's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
I think you got the hole size/thread size matched up well, which really helps getting both sides to lay correctly. I read your other thread.. on thread...and there are multiple ways of doing it as 25b mentioned. You can get both to work, some prefer one method over the other. I think the comment on you having needle positions incorrect at one point was right, it seems you have that corrected. You have great stitching now, so don't give it up. It can be frustrating, I know the routine, all you have to do is look at my threads here as I struggled through the process, but I got better so now my stitching at least doesn't embarrass me. A long ways to go though, and more practice for me to get there. The most difficult thing for me to stitch so far has been thin soft leather. Haven't nailed that one down yet. Anyhow, it looks really good from here, keep up the good work. and I've heard it said that stitching a row across the strap can weaken it and cause it to break, particularly along the buckle as you have done. just food for thought. YinTx -
Black Watch Strap
YinTx replied to DR80's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
I look forward to the day when I can zoom in to my stitching that close and feel confident knowing what others will see. Really nicely done. I love the color combination, red and black has always been a preference for me. YinTx -
From the album: Straps, Belts, Watches
Have a temporary residence by the ocean. Saved the clam from my stitching horse, so I'm improvising with it while my buddy builds a new base/seat for me. Just so happy to be stitchin, even better to do it while listening to the waves crash on the beach!© YinTx
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From the album: Straps, Belts, Watches
Have a temporary residence by the ocean. Saved the clam from my stitching horse, so I'm improvising with it while my buddy builds a new base/seat for me. Just so happy to be stitchin, even better to do it while listening to the waves crash on the beach! YinTx© YinTx
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European Watch Strap Making
YinTx replied to cjmt's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
cjmt, Is this your shop? If so, I really like it. Must be pleasant and relaxing to work in. I don't think I'd have a regular day job if I had a shop like this to work out of, lol. YinTx -
Just make sure he doesn't get in trouble for carrying a broom handled Mauser with a scope. Too many of those tragedies in the news these days. But it is cool! YinTx
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I'll just be here. under my little rock. where I go, when I feel insignificant. Really cool. I like it. a lot. YinTx -
Thank you, I hope they are helpful. Let me know if you need anything else in the future! YinTx
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From my distant perspective, I would guess you most likely have an issue with thread size versus hole size. I fought exactly what you are showing here for many months in the past. I kept buying different stitching irons, different awls, different threads, different leathers. Then one day I sat down and stitched up a bunch of stuff with different irons and different thread sizes side by side. You can see the result here: http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=64153&hl=yintx Hope this helps. It was a Eureka moment for me, and I almost feel like I am sharing a deep secret that I shouldn't lol. But I didn't get to learn to stitch on my own, I learned from everyone here at this site, so hopefully this helps someone else out as well. YinTx
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Starting A New Project Yesterday...
YinTx replied to YinTx's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
Well, this piece met a sad end, drowned by water from the firefighter's hose. Fortunately, the ipad was not inside, so it did not suffer the same fate. If and when I make another, I'll put up a photo! YinTx -
take a look here. PM me if you want different lengths than listed. http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=62632&hl=yintx I am sure others sell as well. YinTx
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How To Hand Stitch Hair On Hide Leather W/ Flesh Sides Together...?
YinTx replied to Redhairing's topic in Sewing Leather
Yeah, I was waiting for a response too. Maybe you can post some photos of what you did so the rest of us can learn from ya? Thanks in advance! YinTx -
I think the only linen threads I've used are Barbour, Fil Au Chinois and Cambell's Satin Laid Linen. I've never been able to snap any of them, even pulling a pretty tight stitch, even with the finest thickness. Tiger thread is even stronger. I think I'd try a different source, and see if you have better luck! YinTx
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Capster, Yes, actually that is where I originally purchased them. I thought I could just go back and order another set, but alas, they apparently do not carry them anymore. I think I may be able to order them out of Hong Kong. YinTx
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Does anyone know if the Kyoshin Elle pricking irons are still available? Mine suffered a sad fate in a house fire, and I was hoping to replace them, but I can't seem to find them available anywhere. I would appreciate any help finding a source! YinTx
