Members SUP Posted August 9 Members Report Posted August 9 I found this pattern online and would like to learn how to do the pattern on the front flap. What type of weaving is it? I would appreciate any information. Quote Learning is a life-long journey.
Members Dwight Posted August 9 Members Report Posted August 9 (edited) It is actually not weaving . . . there is a piece of leather over the front cover. . . with edge stitching The exterior layer of the front cover has a series of round holes making up the center of the design . . . and an off spaced set of slits . . . the leather comes up out of the center . . . over to the edge slit . . . back to the center . . . etc . . . until it is all done. The place where the little concho is . . . has a filler under it . . . and the leather strips just go in and out the same type holes on the edge of it. Actually a rather unique design . . . have never seen that before. After it was all done . . . I would think he probably made some kind of press mold that would allow it to be thoroughly wetted . . . and the press mold laid on top of it . . . let it dry . . . to get the depth around those stitches . . . and then contact cemented to the actual flap of the purse. Personally . . . I like it . . . but it is certainly one long piece of work. May God bless, Dwight Edited August 9 by Dwight Quote If you can breathe, . . . thank God. If you can read, . . . thank a teacher. If you are reading this in English, . . . thank a veteran. www.dwightsgunleather.com
Members SUP Posted August 9 Author Members Report Posted August 9 Thank you @Dwight for taking the time to explain how it was done. 😃 Now that you describe it, I can see how it was done that way. Like you say, a lot of work but it looks beautiful. Quote Learning is a life-long journey.
Members TomE Posted August 9 Members Report Posted August 9 I think you could adapt the method for laced reins to make this pattern. Would decrease the spacing between holes and perhaps use a lacing chisel (or a sharpened screwdriver), instead of a round hole punch, on the outer holes of the pattern. This would help to keep the lace lying flat. I'd make lace out of the leather of your choice, about 1/8" wide of 5 oz thickness. I would use bridle leather for some stiffness and tap it with a polished hammer to set the shape. Here's how laced reins are laced: Quote
Contributing Member fredk Posted August 9 Contributing Member Report Posted August 9 4 hours ago, SUP said: I found this pattern online and would like to learn how to do the pattern on the front flap. What type of weaving is it? I would appreciate any information. Very nice and very interesting. Looks easy enuff to replicate. I might try it on a sword/axe hangar Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Members SUP Posted August 9 Author Members Report Posted August 9 That looks easier than I expected! I should be able to make that. Maybe a dog collar itself for my Poochie as I learn how to lace like that. Thanks @TomE Quote Learning is a life-long journey.
Members dikman Posted August 9 Members Report Posted August 9 That was doing my head in trying to figure it out until it suddenly clicked into place. Simple but very effective. Quote Machines wot I have - Singer 51W59; Singer 331K4; Seiko STH-8BLD; Pfaff 335; CB4500. Chinese shoe patcher; Singer 201K (old hand crank)
Members jrdunn Posted August 10 Members Report Posted August 10 I agree. Attractive, not too complicated. It looks to me like the laced area is raise a little. Like maybe another thickness of leather in the "trident" or horseshoe with a line up the middle including the area with the closure strap. This would also aid in preventing the lacing from distorting the piece. JM2C, Jim Quote
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