Grumpymann

Got a customer wanting a bag that is lined. I'm not flush enough to line with cow hide, is sheep skin good for this? And is 40.00 US a good price for about 8 square feet?

I picked up a set off wish,com 10 bucks US.

Has anyone tried using the same elastic used in sewing? I have done a few projects with it, The way I attach it is Glue paper around the end of the elastic Split the leather in half (Grain side VS Flesh side) slip the elastic between them glue the three pieces together and stitch...... Don't want to hijack the thread. So I will leave it saying good work on the pair posted. And thanks for the pattern

Impressive! LOVE the second one LOT is that a wet mold?

Not sure if this helps but Country Brook Design on amazon MAY have what your looking for. And if your looking for something with a pattern try Strapworks. hope this helps.

Looks good! Just wondering do the posts hold fast?

nstar Thank you again. I think I can muddle through the rest. your road signs were just what I needed. Between the salt mine (Job) and 2 commission pieces I'm about a month away from the start of the hat project but I will post the results of your, and the others tutelage if if comes out nice enough to show in public!

Roq, Tob, nstarleather ....... THANK YOU! These will work! Do I "Turn" stitch? Sew it inside out and flip it right side out when I'm done? I figure I could try that or just do that with the fop and use the hide the stitch with a hat band. I'm pretty sure it will work but is it ..... right?

THANKS!

The muse is in my head all day and in my dreams at night, And in the gauzy image if a sleek black Bolero hat, turquoise, studs with silver coins. The problem is I have only a little idea of where to start. And how I handle the small things like keeping the brim stiff ect. I've searched the net. yotube and asked around. Only a little help but not enough. In a word..... HELP.

Thanks for the warm welcome Bikermutt, CjartestI've , lived in the area for a few years and don't really know many people or places But I'm getting out and about now, I will post a pic soon so you can pick it apart,

Hello, I've been lurking around here for a few weeks but I decided to jump in and introduce my self. I've ben working in leather for about 20 years off and on (more off than on). I figure about 2 to 3 years straight. Meaning I know just enough to do it more wrong than right and not know how I did it. Due to a situation beyond my control I was forced ( Happily ) to take it most seriously as of late. I have a lot to learn and hopefully the decades of learning and wisdom will penetrate my skull by osmosis. Like they say I know I know nothing and that is the first in learning. I enjoy making bags mostly, messenger, satchels, totes ect. my belts are a joke but I'm learning. Dog collars, and a lead or 2. The people who have helped me in that past were not... the nicest so I can handle a harsh critique If I slip PLEASE let me know and help me to do it right. Thanks I have learned a lot from lurking so lets hope I learn more form interacting!