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@Spyros very nicely made! May I ask a question? I guess you have sewn it by machine. Could you please share what machine you have used and how did you reached the corners? Uses a stitching plate like sirrup plat? Thank you very much!

Hi, Dwight, Thank you for your reply! I will try to use Resolene - until now I never used it because I dont really like the shine and feel it gives to the leather. It feels a bit like a 'plastic coat' to me... Thanks again, Kimoribj

Hello everyone! I know that colors change after time and in the sunlight. But recently I discovered a huge color change after exposing a leather item in the sunlight. It was dyed with fiebings professional oil dye. The color I was using was was 'light brown'. Because I dyed it 3 times it was appearing dark brown. After it was dry the leather was very stiff/hard and I applied a very little amount of fiebings neatsfoot oil (compound). After this I really liked the color and softness of the leather. I then finished with 'tan kote'. I used that item for about 3 weeks and everything was fine. But after one day it was laying in the direct sunlight for a while, the color turned very light, it was almost yellow. But the natural 'crinkles' of the leather remained dark. I thik it may have something to do with the oil, but I dont know. If someone once experienced the same or has an idea he/she wants to share, I would be very happy! Thanks, kimoribj