Adventures in watch strap making

[dirk87]

Made a bund strap ‘attachment’ thingy.
Slides under a normal strap.

Never really gave these any thought but i quite like it now. It’s more a proof of concept, messed up the stitching and didn’t finish the edges.

 

*please ignore the maker stamp, was trying out some 3d printed stamps before ordering proper ones.

[Beehive]

Your stitching looks really good! Another plus with a Bund strap. Your watch doesn't get wrist funk underneath. To where it'll smell. Having to clean the watch every time you take it off. 

Leather doesn't take an odor like nylon or silicone. 

[dirk87]

Thank you!

I mean these kind of stitching things witch i didn’t really plan for, some long or short stitches.  Changing the dimensions a little will get rid of this.

[dirk87]

19 minutes ago, Beehive said:

Your watch doesn't get wrist funk underneath. To where it'll smell. Having to clean the watch every time you take it off. 

Good to know, i can also see this as a benefit , I will wear it for a while, kind of really like it 

[Beehive]

1 minute ago, dirk87 said:

Thank you!

I mean these kind of stitching things witch i didn’t really plan for, some long or short stitches.  Changing the dimensions a little will get rid of this.

 

On the corners. You have to know how to arrange the opposite shape of the holes. Where they meet. It's hard to type an explanation. But there's a certain way to match the corner holes between two stitch lines. To where you won't notice an unmatched stitch loop.

[Beehive]

This guy gives a good explanation on how to face the holes between two and up stitch lines. 

 

 

[dirk87]

Thank you for the feedback.
Yes! I learned allot from leathertoolz videos, i really appreciate his effort.

It’s the first time i stitch rounded corners in stead of square. Square aur i know how to plan. For rounded I was thinking of planning the corners with a 2 prong at 45deg first ( yes it difficult to explain by text  ) then fill the space between.

[dirk87]

Some more pictures

build up:
0,9mm Haas Zermatt
0,15mm velodon reinforcement 
0.9mm buttero