Minnesota
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Made a practice piece.
Minnesota replied to Minnesota's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
Sorry about the delay. My niece claimed the bag the moment she laid eyes on it. I had to get it back from her to snap a couple of photos. The bottom is all one piece folded length-ways. The two ends each have a notch cut in them so that the ends could wrap around, be stitched together, and voila! A bag is born. -
I really want to try that diamond pattern with the shading. Where do I start with that? Do you lay out the diamonds first or the central image first then lay in the diamond pattern around it?
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I decided to make a practice piece before attempting the bag I am planning to make. This was done with a few cutoff pieces that were too big for the scrap bin.
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Dog walking/training belt
Minnesota replied to Klara's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
It a fantastic idea for sure. I don't know that I would have a dedicated belt. I might take from your idea and just do the pouches that can attach to one of my existing belts like a knife or tool sheath. -
Really impressive piece of artwork.
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I don't have the patience to tool leather. That is an absolutely amazing piece of art.
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It just goes to show that with a little imagination and ingenuity, an ordinary object or design can be taken to taken to another level. I want to try my hand at your design. I am extremely impressed with the way it turned out.
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It's never too late, well... I supposed the day we are put in the ground is the deadline... too dark? I started leatherworking about a year or so ago at the age of 40. I am disabled and desperately needed something productive to do. My brother bought me a beginners tool kit and a few belt blanks. He was in need of a new belt and I was falling headfirst into a deep, dark depression. Finding purpose in creating pulled me out of that headspace and I started becoming creative again. I will continue to do this until my body gives out, my mind gives out or the money runs out. Tip: Start small. Each step of the way requires a bit of practice, so begin with something simple to get a feel for it. Just don't wait to get started.
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That halter is a gorgeous piece of craftsmanship. Just curious, what you used as padding and liner?
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This was my very first attempt at making a bracelet. -
This is the very first belt I made. It is riddled with mistakes and it taught me a lot of lessons about moving too fast, the need to slow down when dyeing with daubers, and why I do not need to apply so much pressure while burnishing the edges. -
First attempt at making a bracelet. Very rough, but everyone starts somewhere.
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I am fascinated by different stitching patterns. I spent a weekend wrapping everything I could get my hands on in leather so I could practice the Corset stitch. -
This is the suede laptop liner for a backpack that I just finished. -
One of my very first belts with a matching watchband.