First belt with inlay

[TheDavidLeathermanShow]

Pastor bob thanks for the skiving tip I never even gave that a thought but i think it’s a great idea definitely give it a try on the next one. Thanks everyone for the kind words and tricks of the trade!

[Tequila]

I think you did a good job.  The stitching is nice and straight and I like the contrasting thread.  I made a rifle butt stock cover with a python inlay, and I kept the inlay depth even with the cover.  Here’s the method I used in case you want to try it on another inlay project.  I cut the shape (in my case oval) out of the cover, then I took the cut out and sanded the face and edges down.  Go slow on this step because you want the cut out piece with the inlay on it to fit in the cut out hole, so sand a little dry fit etc. etc. until you get the fit you like.  In my case I edged and burnished the hole before the fitting process.  For the last step I used contact cement and glued the python to the cut out, I left the python oversized and when I put the cut out back into the hole I was able to glue the python to the surrounding leather on the backside, it added stability cut out. 

[TheDavidLeathermanShow]

Thanks tequila that’s great idea I will have to try that on the next one

[Tequila]

2 hours ago, TheDavidLeathermanShow said:

Thanks tequila that’s great idea I will have to try that on the next one

You’re welcome, if you want a picture just let me know.

[suzelle]

On 4/27/2022 at 3:12 PM, TheDavidLeathermanShow said:

Here’s my first belt with embossed lizard inlay and a Tandy shield buckle I made for my cousin. Also the first completed piece using machine sewing. Please give me some pointers!

Great to see your work! Nice job. I'm nowhere near a pro at making belts (never made one, lol) but I would like to be some day!!!! I do embroider on leather though. Hopefully I'll have the courage to move into what you are now doing.

[cryptid]

I like that!  Especially the dark color combo.  Great job

[Tequila]

@TheDavidLeathermanShow   This is the butt stock cover I was telling you about  

 

[TheDavidLeathermanShow]

Wow tequila I’m really digging the flush fitted inlay. Looks awesome man!