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Hello there everyone! This is a tassel I've just made pictured above. Most tutorials I've come across say to simply glue the tassel into place. I would not like to just glue the tassel as I've made ones before that have started to peel open a bit. I attached a band of leather over the top of the tassel and attempted to hand stitch it closed . As you can see, it dosn't look too smart . Would anyone have any advice on how i could do this better? or any stitch style i could use ? or would anyone have any pictures of ones they have made which have been successful? or even any images of ones from books etc? Sincere thanks to anyone who can offer and advice or help or even an opinion . Best, Sus
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Hi, all, I'm looking to find a decent stitch horse. Trouble is, I'm in New Zealand, and they seem to be rare as hens teeth here. So, I'm looking to find one of the following: 1) a stitch horse somewhere here in NZ 2) one from Australia, the USA, or even the UK that could be taken apart and shipped here in a box 3) decent plans for one, in order to have someone make one (and nope, not the plans from the old farm machinery book.. I have that book) Best would be to find something that could be broken down and shipped here, but I'm up for anything. I was a saddlemaker in New Mexico for many years, so I know my way around a stitch horse and want to find a decent one. Even if the seat and legs aren't in great shape, as long as the jaws and the metal draw-down teeth are usable, I'd be okay with it. I can always make another seat. Thanks a lot. best, --john
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I am looking for some used European style pricking irons, 7 stitches/inch and 10 stitches per inch, not too particular on which, and would consider other sizes if the price is right. If you are looking for other tools or leather, perhaps we could work a trade. (I have caimen, ostrich pieces, veg tan, chrome tan, many tools) PM me if you have some you would like to be rid of! YinTx
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Hello friends, am using Ritza 25 at 1mm and am looking for a round needle for stitching in tight interior spaces. I have no experience with round needles, can anyone recommend a smaller round needle that has an eye large enough for Ritza 25 at 1mm? Many Thanks!
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Some new stitching irons I recieved, 3mm between tines, 2mm marks. Working on a cell phone slip case to stitch with 0.6mm Tiger Thread. YinTx© YinTx
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Hi all, I have been using Ritza tiger thread since starting up in leather work but have recently been trying out some Fil Au Chinois as there are many people who prefer this thread. The issue I have is keeping the thread in the needle, with tiger thread I can lock it in by threading the needle and then using the needle to pierce the thread and creating a knot around the eye of the needle, Fil Au Chinois is too thin and does not have a flat edge like tiger thread does, so more or less every time I pull the tension on each stitch the thread will come out of the needle, unless I have a huge amount of thread to pull through each time which would ultimately waste thread. Thanks! Ross
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All the stitching is done, still need to tap down the stitches and trim the ends and finish burnishing the edges! Happy to say I had a bit of a breakthrough today on the evenness of my stitch backsides. Not perfect yet, but big improvement. YinTx© YinTx
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Today's effort. This is a shot of the the backside of my stitching, using Barbour 18/3 linen thread. Changed technique ever so slightly, showed some improvement on the backside. Still not as nice as I'd like, but happy there is a step in the positive direction. YinTx© YinTx
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This is the back of the stitching. Still need to tap it down, but I feel much improved. YinTx© YinTx
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This is an example of the contact cement lack of adhesion. Not sure what is going on here, using Barge Contact cement, waiting 10-20 minutes for it to dry before putting surfaces together. Just doesn't seem to be holding. Anyone else have this issue or know how to resolve it? Thanks! YinTx© YInTx
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Closer up. Still trying to get more even stitches with the linen thread. Also, this is the "battle tested" Tandy leather full of scars, brands, marks, etc. I will need some practice getting the dye more even, it seems the Large size swab doesn't cut it for big pieces of leather. Maybe a sponge next... suggestions? YinTx© YinTx
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Today's work in progress, desperately trying to get an even stitch on the backside. YinTx© yintx
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Hand stitched gusset tabs for the shoulder strap attachments... YinTx© YinTx
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Just an image of the stitching irons to choose from. They all have very different characteristics, and are useful depending on what work I am doing. No Vergez Blanchards, though. Some day, maybe. YinTx© YinTx
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Just finished another wallet. Stitching improving, I think. Had to use the awl on this one, and used Fil Au Chinois 532 thread. Still 3mm stitching irons. Chose to line this one as well. I may use this one if it doesn't sell fast! YinTx© YinTx
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Single card holder, folding card holder. If anyone can tell what kind of leather this is, let me know! The single card holder is very stiff 1.5mm, the other is about 1mm, and softer. Yintx© YinTx
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