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Field notes cover
Sompla replied to Sompla's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
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Hi folks! My latest project, a prototype for a leather field notes cover. Made from Italian vegetable tanned leather, 2mm thick, with a 3mm strap. I tried a few things, made a few misstakes, but learned a lot for the next one! This is one thick and heavy beast.. should last me a long time!
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That is wonderful! Lots of neat details in the leaves
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First tote bag
Sompla replied to Sompla's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
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First tote bag
Sompla replied to Sompla's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
Thank you! I would hope so! Will be using a firmer leather for the next one though, this was dry milled (I think) and just a touch to soft. -
First tote bag
Sompla replied to Sompla's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
Thanks! Every single stitch was sewn by hand, and yes, it was a lengthy process.. -
Hello folks! Just finished my first tote bag, a present for my sisters 25th birthday. The main body is made from vegetable tanned leather from Tärnsjö Garveri (one of the oldest tannerys in Sweden), the straps and interior pocket are made from Italian sourced vegetable tanned leather. Sewn with Ritza 25 Tiger Thread. There are a few details that I will change for the next bag, but as a proof of concept, it will do! Any thoughts and commets are most welcome! All the best
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Finished two more belts
Sompla replied to Sompla's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
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Finished two more belts
Sompla replied to Sompla's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
Thank you! And may I compliment you on the hat you are wearing in your profile pic. Makes me want to get one.. -
Finished two more belts
Sompla replied to Sompla's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
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Watch strap
Sompla replied to Petewon's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
Wow! That contrast is fantastic, and the strap goes together with the watch very well! Super cool! -
Hello folks, I've managed to finish two more belts recently. The first is a brown 9oz belt for my girlfriend, made from italian vegetable tanned leather, sewn with linen thread and a solid brass buckle. Decided to try sewing the belt under the belt keep, as suggested, and it worked great! The second belt I made for myself, 13,5oz veg tanned leather, linen thread and a solid brass buckle. Making belts is fun! Have a wonderful weekend!
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Vegetable tanned apron
Sompla replied to Sompla's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
You live and learn...ideally? -
Vegetable tanned apron
Sompla replied to Sompla's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
Thanks! Wanted to keep it simple the first time around, might add some more pockets if I make another one. Thank you! Was planning on using it for both leather work and in the kitchen! Thank you for your kind words! The anticipated patina is what made me decide on natural colour, as I am not a huge fan of it as is. Not sure if it is dry milled, but the tannery describes the process as: "Upholstery leathers are then processed in a rotating mill by tumbling against each other in order to achieve the desired softness", (step 7/10). And this specific leather is indeed very soft. -
Hello! Been doing some work lately, and managed to finish this apron. It's made from 1,3mm vegetable tanned leather, stitched with linen thread and copper rivets. I'll be changing at least three thing on the next apron. Rather than having the top edge being a separate piece, I will simply roll it over and stitch it for a cleaner look. The rivet heads are uneven since I did them "by hand" with a hammer, I have since ordered a setting tool, which should make them more consistent. And my logo is not all that clear, going to order a arbor press to sort that out as well! In addition to a full-size apron I'm going to make a version that fits from the hip to the knees. I could stitch the straps instead of using rivets and make the neck strap adjustable with d-rings, a buckle or snap fastener. - Let me know what you think! Kind regards Max
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Briefcase finished this week
Sompla replied to leathersmyth's topic in Satchels, Luggage and Briefcases
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New long wallet
Sompla replied to Mattsbagger's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
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Hello, I've been doing some leatherwork recently, and managed to finish these three projects. All firsts for me, and so much fun! A few misstakes here and there, but I am learning as I go! All three items were sewn with linen thread. Passport cover in vegetable tanned leather from Tärnsjö garveri (a swedish tannery founded in 1873), this was the first one that I finished. Any thoughts and comments are most welcome! Kind regards Iphone 7 plus sleeve, hand dyed vegetable tanned leather, also from Tärnsjö.