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    New project in the works. Have a croc skin I want to make into a purse, but figured the smart thing to do is to make a prototype first out of some rather less expensive pebbled calf, lined with dark chocolate HAAS calf leather (thanks @nstarleather!). I’m heavily inspired by an, ahem, certain luxury goods brand, with hardware from Ohio Bag Supply (through hardware elf). Stitching irons are KS 3.0mm, thread is 532 light brown Lin Cable, and trying out the Renia Aquilim glue for the first time. Bag width is approx. 24cm. Will post more photos as I progress.
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    Stunning work, and love the dyed edges! Great craftsmanship
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    Hello there, running into some similar issues with an embossed calf leather that I suspect acts a little like saffiano. In terms of an applicator, I’ve worked out that the little green coffee stoppers from Starbucks work super well. Apart from, don’t have much to offer you, I’m afraid. Would a fileteuse help, or just ‘melt’ the edges?
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    Thanks! I think that’s the path I’ll head down Shall do!
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    Hi James, thanks, good to know!
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    So, staring a prototype for a small clutch (eventually going to do in croc). Pic below shows outer and lining. I’ve glued the lining completely to the two side gussets, but I’m curious if the lining gets fully glued to the main body, or just close to the edges where it’ll be stitched? Also, how do you account for the turn when the main body is folded; do you simply make the lining shorter than the outer, if you’re not completely gluing the two together? Thanks!
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    Trying to muster sympathy as I sit here in 15F weather hearing about ocean air, and seeing palm leaves as leather backdrops That said, great work! Love the design, appreciate you sharing it, and will probably be copying it at some point, too!
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    @mikesc, as always, yours posts are admirably detailed and impeccably written The only other thought that occurred to me was using grosgrain ribbon instead of textile, of a similar width to the hemmed textile. As long as you use proper grosgrain ribbon, usually in cotton or rayon, it can be stretched and pressed using plenty of steam (regular iron) into a curved shaped so that one edge is longer than the other, then sewn into the hat per above. For speed and ease of adjustment though, I’m guessing it’s not nearly as easy as the method mikesc outlined. Link to Britex Fabrics for sample grosgrain: https://www.britexfabrics.com/ribbon/petersham-grosgrain-ribbon/ivory-vanilla-rayon-petersham-grosgrain-ribbon.html
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    Took a look at the website; you’re a talented family all round!
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    Hello there, I use precut lace, and stretch by running the lace around a nicely rounded banister, applying some pressure as I do so. Doing that a couple of times usually gets a lot of the stretch out. I also condition the lace with the David Morgan Braiding soap (recipe on his website), which also helps the lace slide up snug as you’re braiding.
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    I get excited about tools, too, understand completely! Nice looking awl
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    Could reinforce the bottom with thin plastic cutting board. Cheap, some flex, and a surprising amount of support. I used in base of my 40cm travel duffel. And for RockyAussie....
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    Thanks @alpha2, appreciate the feedback. From my brief test run, I like the fact it has almost no odor compared to the Barge cement. Do you rinse your bristle brushes after each use, or just leave in the glue pot?
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    I noticed on the info sheet with the Aquilim 315 (just bought some from Sorrell findings based on this thread : ), it says it works best using a squirt bottle. I was planning to use my 0.45L TS glue pot instead; has anyone had any issues using a TS glue pit for the 315?
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    Beautiful work, and I love the clean, balanced lines of the bag. Great work!!!
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    Really impressive work! My hubby used to do construction and fine finish carpentry, so I showed him your bags and he was also very impressed! He pulled out his tool belt, made by Occidental Leather, and suggested (assuming you haven’t already : ) researching their website for price points etc. A couple of photos below... @nstarleather and @RockyAussie also have written some great posts on some of the business aspects of the leatherwork that might be handy (again, forgive me if you’ve already covered this ground).
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    Great work, details are amazing, and lovely African Grey! We have one at home as well, she yells at the dogs to shut up whenever they bark
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    Here’s a link to a sample cotton flannel at Joann’s....I use it in plain colors to line small bags etc, or as a interlining layer to add softness / padding http://www.joann.com/snuggle-flannel-fabric-42in-ice-green-plaid/15732027.html#q=cotton flannel&start=1
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    No worries at all! Gloves look fairly daunting, so keen to see how it goes! by the way, found this website that sells outdoor fabrics; the micro-velour might be good if you’re in a cold climate. Otherwise maybe a simple cotton flannel from Jo-Ann’s night do the trick for lining the pigskin (strongly recommend prewashing any fabrics, as natural fiber fabrics can shrink from 5 to 10%, and fabrics are often treated with stabilizing chemicals for weaving). http://www.questoutfitters.com/fleece fabs.html#100 WT MICRO VELOUR
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    Apologies for the delay - I managed to find my book on glovemaking. It is a reprint of a book originally published in 1929, and is a fascinating read. I’ve taken a few pics of some relevant pages for you.
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    Nice! I really like the simplicity of the design, which highlights the craftsmanship well. Good work!
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    Thank you so much for the references! I’m fairly sure my dad has a copy of the Ashley book stashed away somewhere, which he’s promised to dig out for me. Love the braided shoe project; have never seen anything like that. Really clever!
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    That time of year, so made a wide cuff for a friend out of some light blue-purple scrap croc (thank you again @Lee05!). The thinner double-wrap is one I’d made earlier for myself as a test run. Lined with some really soft blue suede (non suede side showing) from @nstarleather, edged with Buckleguy paint in black, stitched with 3mm KS irons using grey fil au chinois, and used a collar stud for the fastening (after imposing on hubby to drill holes in some random hardwood from his workshop to hold the stud while setting the rivet back).
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