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Absolutely fantastic, thank you kindly for putting this type of information out there for us, it will really help reduce some anxiety and stress when trying to dial in these machines! YinTx

I just made a pencil pouch that reminds me somedays I haven't managed to advance my skills much, in fact 2 steps back! Anyhow, the sheath came out quite functional, for sure, and that stamp is a bear to line up nicely, which you have succeeded at phenomenally. And pretty sure I have a blade with pretty much the same profile, so I think it may have come that way. As you know, I have a few blades that I need to rework the handles on, but I've been reticent to disassemble them because I am not sure of a good way to get the pins out, and replace them, etc. Since you have proficiently reworked yours, any photos, suggestions? YinTx

Yep, that should pretty much do it. Think I'll put my tools down for a bit and ponder my purpose, lol. YinTx And I really like the belt, contrast in colors, textures, leathers...materials, mad knife skills... design...

Impressive. YinTx

Fantastic inspired effort putting that design together. Having tooled one purse body, can confirm it is a lot of tapping to boot. YinTx

Looks like block dye method, applying Angelus Acrylic paint. YinTx

Love it. Tank Girl rocks. YinTx

Throw pillow? Also have a springbok hide, trying to decide what I want to make with it, so interested in what others suggest! YinTx

Finger carving on the inside of that belt is top notch. Awesome work! YinTx

That is a lot of work to get the great results that you did. Thank you for sharing! YinTx

Thanks for that detail. I'll give it a try next time, and see if I like the results. Like you I haven't liked the look of seeing the pattern on the inside. YinTx

The biggest improvement I made to my cheap strap cutter is taking sand paper to all the sharp edges. Leather glides through much nicer, and no more scratched/marked leather! Just astonished at how little finishing work goes into products these days making them near unusable. YinTx

Lookin good! YinTx

Don't think I've ever seen a blade like that, it is kinda cool! Neat story and kudos on the sheath, also! YinTx

I have a significant collection of patterns that I have purchased, many not Tandy patterns, for purses and such, dating back to the 1940's, maybe earlier. Not sure how to show you what I have, but willing to give it a go if you are interested. YinTx

Quite the turn! Glad it turned out well for you. YinTx you.... you see what I did there....

Those are nice. Perhaps that maker would share their technique with you? YinTx

If I recall, there was a tutorial either here or on YouTube, discussing backstitching neatly. It involves reversing the normal needle priority to ensure the thread lays neatly side by side when you backstitch. It is the technique I use, not always to perfect results, but far nicer than just backstitching as you would forward stitch. YinTx Also, this trick:

Mirrored my thoughts. A trifling title for an exquisite bit of workmanship! YinTx

Don't know for sure, but I do know it won't turn at all if you don't open the zipper before you stitch that last side on. Don't ask me how I know.... It may work, considering the zipper opening is rather large, and the gusset is pretty large. You'll just have to take it slow and work it. You may get some bend marks in the tooled sides that you didn't want... YinTx

Really exemplary work! YinTx

That was an awesome instructional video. Thanks for sharing it! YinTx

Might try Rocky Mountain Leather or Fine Leather Working for a selection of Chevre Chagrin or Chevre Sully leather in a wide variety of colors. YinTx

Nice looking bit of work there, and looks like it is weathering the storm like a champ! YinTx

Congrats! I'm sure folks like Springfield Leather, Cobra sewing, and others sell compatible bobbins. YinTx