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looking very good , you can use cement to fix the parts , it will save you time when stitching without a pony

Give it a try

Thnx , What about using a sewing machine ?

I was thinking about an instructions manual today with a piece of canvas ) Thanks for the insights , i thought my burnishing was going wrong and that it should last , what about the rubber edge coating , i think hermes , bellroy and all big names use it , how long does it last !

Hello Leatherworkers , I managed to burnish the edge quite good with dye+ glycerin then dye and wax then canvas wheel . My question is , how long does the burnished edge last ? because when i bend it tightly the edge cracked , so i figured out the the burnishing will not work on edge of a notebook cover or passport holder were it bends . What about the edge coat that turns out to look like plastic/rubber . how long does it last ? Thanks

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nice work , u didnt bevel the edges ?

Make sure that no one around your place will get harmed from the chemicals , HSE is a serious issue , i can send you a video for tanneries in Egypt manual spraying thin coating of pigment for 50 shoulder cow hides , let me know if you r interested (The HSE is very bad in Egypt)

you mean it's top stitched like any other fabric zipper case ? if so , what is i want to sew two pieces (1.8mm) with a zipper in between ? because i tried with a Dopp kit with tunring it was directly a thick leather and the stitching on one side was very good , but on the other side it was messy with lots of ups and downs

sorry .. here it is https://www.instagram.com/p/BAyUDrYiOLP/

Hello , whenever i try to sew leather (without binding/turning and no top stitching) like in the pic i always get out of alignment on the other side , How can i solve that ? PS: basting tape is an option but i cant get my hand on thin one , so the zipper binding tape moves to the inside with the tape i have, and glue could solve the problem in small runs , but what i want to produce 100 piece ! Thanks

from my novice tanneries experience , the aniline dyeing is something you can't do at home or a workshop , the dye is put in a drum , the type of dye that colors the leather from flesh side to the grain side across

Is this topic still active , i think i can help

I am walking around with a minimalist wallet chrome tanned a year ago and nothing is changing , expect the effect of the finish , which in not patina ! Check old saddle back leather's bag on Youtube , the guy uses chrome tanned leather .

Hi Leatherworker , i have access to tanneries in Egypt where i can get veg tanned/ chromes tanned for a very cheap prices , finished and unfinished . Veg tanned can be tooled but breaks easily , but i thought about using it to mold small projects like card holder , phone case etc , for the soft chrome i might go for make up rolls , dope kits , and purses . What is the possibilities of doing bags with it ? specially the lamb which is thicker than goat skin , i am worried about the bag not staying in shape at all . should i use bag stiffener ? interfacing ? Share your experience using both skins PS: the major use for them here are bookbinding + shoe's lining + Jackets

Thanx DavidL

Thanks DavidL , i will try that , will skiving the edges of the stitching solve the problem too ?

Pic https://www.dropbox.com/s/erqk2rw1flg4wvv/20151206_203448.jpg?dl=0

Hello Leather workers , i was sewing a miniature prototype of a tote and after turning the bag to the front side the stitching appears as in the pics , any clues on how to prevent that ?

I think i will buy the PDF's DavidL recommended , the school i found in Italy for bag making will cost 5000 euros per course and some 2000 euros for rentals and my expenses ! with that amount of money i can buy 1000 ft of leather , rent a workshop , buy 2 sewing machines , skiving machine , die cutting press in Egypt ! and i will have some money to spare :D it's really tough decision when the school or courses aren't in your Country , need a lot of thinking and money to save before i can decide

I am watching the video and can see the difference :D

Thats very informative , lets keep the discussion rolling . may i add that there is a question that should be asked , What do you want to do in leather school . if i added that we are aiming to produce modern leather products like " this is ground" "bellroy" "convoygoods" will it really differ going to school since all are nearly produced using machinery " die cuts, skiving machine , sewing machines etc" , no carving to swivel knife patterns and drawings no saddlery etc

Hello Leatherworkers , If you have the chance to learn leather working in an Italian School would you go or save the money to get leather and tools or learn by yourself ? in the last few years access to knowledge haven't been easier , with all the YouTube channels , articles and forums ! is still worth it to go to school or not ? or the benefit for school is branding yourself " the craftsman who learnt in Italy" which will make you charge more money for your products , help you be more credible for quality and materials and getting recognized more easily and networking What do you think ? PS: i am from Egypt and couldn't get my hand on the tandy leather products , dyes and finishes , but we - me and my partner - managed to learn by ourselves , we learnt hand stitching also bought an industrial sewing machine (dual feed) , we went to tannieries and learnt about leather in Egypt and how to dye using products in the markets , we converted my sleeping room to a small workshop , all by ourselves , we made finishes from local waxes , we went to make our own burnshing tools and skiving knives etc

Waiting to see it Tom , thank you ! It can be also used as a notebook cover for a pocket size , like scout books , adding a pen loop would be essential though

Thanks Bill