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Just recently finished and shipped this bag out to it's new owner to be used and enjoyed. Happy to hear any thoughts. It's W&C dark brown English bridle leather 8-9 ounce, gussets I split down on my old dixon splitter (I really want a bell skiver, it will be my next purchase) It's all hand cut and saddle stitched with dyed burnished and waxed edges, solid brass hardware from Buckleguy.com (love them), leather I ordered from the Hide House in Napa, their customer service is awesome and they're close to me so shipping is super fast. Solid copper rivets. Leather wrapped aluminum reinforcement bar under flap. Not in the pictures is a small luggage strap that goes from the top d-rings around a slide out carry on handle for traveling. My work can also be seen on instagram or facebook as HideGear Detail Album -
I've been doing some leather tack repairs and wanted some feedback on how others may go about certain repairs. I have a English girth that needs the elastic replaced. The leather pieces holding the buckles to the elastic are in decent condition. Do others replace the leather piece when replacing the elastic? or do you try to reuse the leather if in good condition with hand stitching? I can do hand stitching and I have a Techsew 4800 I can use also. And what about on the other end? hand sew in same holes with needles & awl? or machine sew. I am very wary of using a machine to sew on leather with previous holes.
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Finished up this leather purse used 8 to 10 oz English Bridle. There is a matte for quick release behind the Sam Brown. The strap is adjustable used a Sam Brown on the strap so I didn't have to use a buckle on the strap. -
The leather is Dark Brown English Bridle 8 to 10oz from Wickett & Craig. The Canvas is #10 Duck Martexin Original. Had some scrap leather in the shop and decided to make a backpack.
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From the album: Odds
Gun sling W/C english bridle main body with carving leather pad -
I’m trying to sew two pieces of 5oz English Bridle together. This is the first time I’ve used leather this firm. Typically I use 2-3oz somewhat soft leather. I’m using a PFAFF 335, #92 bonded nylon thread and a size 22 needle. Sewing one 5 oz piece is no problem. But sewing two together and the needle seems to stick coming up causing the leather to pull up with it along with the presser foot. In a few stitches the thread will fray and break. The #22 needle seems to be making a big enough hole. I’ve tried changing the tension on the bobbin. Can some tell me what I can do to solve this problem? Thanks
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Decided to break up what I have left over from my W&C English Bridle Chestnut hides into 12"x12" squares if anyone wants one! These are cut into exactly 12"x12" square - 1sq. ft. If you want bigger pieces just let me know and we can work something out. The leather is W&C's English Bridle that has been split to 4-5oz. and has a smooth refinished back. We used this weight to make our wallets and watch straps. These are $20/each shipped in the United States.
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Black bridle leather side from Thoroughbred. Died through and finished on the flesh side. Originally 23.5sq/ft but I've cut a couple inches off the back for a straight edge and a strap. 72" rule in the picture. $175 shipping included to cont. US
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Hello everyone. I just completed my first brifcase. Costructive criticism welcome. Link to more photos: http://imgur.com/a/QWL3B. Thanks,Jack.
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Hi its Bill Gallagher, my specialty is cases, but I do a lot more, some apparel, tooled and handstitched wallets, the like. Thanks for having me. My site is luxefaire.com and my favorite leather to work is English Bridle from Wickett and Craig. I learned metal casting because I wanted to make my own hardware. I am studying with a master wood worker now, and have also taken instruction cutting gems in many places too, most notably with Danny Lopacki of Cliff NM, and Ed Sankovich of Tampa. I try to unite leather, metal, stone and wood in my art. My overall goal is to create something beautiful and of great utility which will be used hard for a century or so, then become collectible; what I do is start art, use will finish it. Everytime. b
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Hi All, Please help! I'm going bonkers here. I just got some black Wickett and Craig english bridle leather and it's not struck through. I would like to dye the edges black but am seeking some advise from those who have done this before on bridle. Did you use oil or spirit based dye? Then sealed with beeswax then resolene? or just sealed with beeswax? I have tried spirit dye, then beeswax, but am still getting dye rub off. This would be for a handbag with shoulder strap, so wet (rain, sweat) on straps + clothes is not a combo I want to worry about. Also, on the grain side of this bridle leather, it's coming off with a cloth...does this mean it was a bad dye job? I seem to remember on their site it specifically says that this leather does not need a finish. Thanks. -
I am looking to buy some english bridle. I've worked with Hermann Oak and I know its amazing. But its not easy to get ahold of. I just got a set of samples from Wicket and Craig and its AWFUL! this surprises me because i've heard such great things. it was dry, and cracked at the slightest bend. Are their samples representative of the actual product? How does WC english bridle compare to Hermann Oak?
