Monticore Report post Posted February 14, 2009 i have never held another hand sewn peice of anything and having a hard time figuring if my finished products are acceptable. have a look , let me know what i could do to make them better or are they ok grooved/channel/ozbourne awl/ 7stitch per spacing used. thanks cory Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwinOaks Report post Posted February 14, 2009 Nice and clean, it looks nice. Well done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greybeard Report post Posted February 14, 2009 Nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timbo Report post Posted February 14, 2009 Very well done indeed!!!! Tim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonyc1 Report post Posted February 14, 2009 You could crease the keeper. Very nice though. Tony. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esantoro Report post Posted February 14, 2009 Tthat strap looks as if it were done in bridle leather. IF not, do one in bridle. ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bree Report post Posted February 15, 2009 Looks real good. The only comments that I would add are that I try not to sew across the belt as it weakens the belt and I would stitch the keeper just like you did the belt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monticore Report post Posted February 15, 2009 (edited) Tthat strap looks as if it were done in bridle leather. IF not, do one in bridle.ed this was oil tanned hide from zack white, its really nice , i am not exactl sure what bridle lether is though. and bree i planned on doing that but i find sewing this leather in a single layer it buckles at the edge a bit. it seems to soft when not doubled up. and thanks for comments guys, i wasn't sure if my holes might be a bit big for the thread. goign to try and file down my awl a bit till i can get a peter maine or bob douglas 1. Edited February 15, 2009 by Monticore Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monticore Report post Posted February 15, 2009 did some searching on bridle leather but didn;t find anything in the 5-6oz area i could use a bit heavier leather and line it with calf i guess instead of doubling to get the thickness cory Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AgronZoti Report post Posted February 25, 2009 Looks nice…. But something doesn’t sit right with me…. The leather looks really thick the thread should bend more down at the holes so it’s a bit more of an arch. Also I would use more holes I like to use 4 mm space between holes. Also are you using a diamond shaped awl? If you are using one make sure to push the awl al the way so the thickest part of it reaches the backside. You should take a strap pies of leather and make a couple line on it and try different spaces and threads. Again a really nice go at hand stitching… just a few small adjustments to make the stitching look perfect. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bree Report post Posted February 25, 2009 Don't forget to tell your customers that the belt is HAND STITCHED not machine stitched. Make sure to explain the difference between a 301 lockstitch produced by a machine and the hand stitch. Your stitches are excellent and rival the precision of a machine while giving the added strength and reliability of the hand stitch. You can take a lot of pride in the belts that you will produce based on this example. My $.02 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monticore Report post Posted March 6, 2009 Looks nice…. But something doesn't sit right with me…. The leather looks really thick the thread should bend more down at the holes so it's a bit more of an arch. Also I would use more holes I like to use 4 mm space between holes. Also are you using a diamond shaped awl? If you are using one make sure to push the awl al the way so the thickest part of it reaches the backside.You should take a strap pies of leather and make a couple line on it and try different spaces and threads. Again a really nice go at hand stitching… just a few small adjustments to make the stitching look perfect. i agree with the thread it should dip into the holes a bit more. no matter what size hole i use it ends up like this , it might be the way i am tightening the knot, more left hand than irght or and wrong angles, again not sure. i would prefer they dip tino the holes as well. for hole spacing i used a 7per inch overstitch wheel. i will work on the technique a little it might jsut be that. i am using a spacer on my awl it works great my hole are much more consistent. thanks guys cory Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveh Report post Posted March 15, 2009 Are you putting a trench for your stitches to lay down below the the face of the leather? try using a stitch groover first, then run your stitch wheel, this will give your stitches a recessed look. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monticore Report post Posted March 15, 2009 Are you putting a trench for your stitches to lay down below the the face of the leather? try using a stitch groover first, then run your stitch wheel, this will give your stitches a recessed look. i ran a groover but i am never sure how deep to run it , do you run it deeper for thicker trhead and less for lighter? since the color is different where i run the groover , if i dye it to match i am afraid it will bleed into the thread, but undyed i am afraid the groove will show. cory Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
