TomWilson

My second project after making a wallet. This is made from the Tandy Clifton Messenger bag paper pattern. I use it for taking my Bible and tablet to church on Sundays. The next one I make will have some internal and external pockets. This was really a project to gain experience with saddle stitching, and other aspects of leather working. I'm in the middle of making an accordion wallet for my daughter with veg-tan. I made the mistake of using my airbrush for the dye colors inside the house. Wherever we wipe a surface, we see blue dye! The airbrush did a nice job applying the dyes, but it'll be used outside from now on. Enjoying the learning!

Just started the build of my first stitching pony. The overall height will be about 16 inches. I'll use two cam clamps, one for closing the clamp, and one for locking the rotation to the base. I'll wrap and glue veg-tan around each half of the clamp. I'll also insert magnets for holding the needles. I created the design in SketchUp. Feedback welcome... Has anyone made a clamping mechanism that uses magnets to hold your work?

I’m a newcomer to the craft of leatherworking. Way back in 1977, I started at Tandy Radio Shack where I bought a TRS-80 Model I personal computer, which kick-started my 40-plus-year journey in electrical engineering. A year ago, my wife—an artist, school teacher, and creator—and I discovered a Tandy Leather store not far from where we live. She picked up some leather and tools to create a collar for our new Norfolk Terrier, a rescue from South Korea. Her recent creation of a beautiful leather bag impressed me so much that it inspired me to try my hand at the craft. I began with a front pocket wallet pattern, which taught me a great deal. Now, I’m gearing up to make a messenger bag. I’m excited about sharing our conversations and supporting each other along the way!