abn Report post Posted March 10, 2008 I've wanted to build a small notepad for some time now. Seeing other folks recently post some really nice examples just got me more interested! So, here's what I came up with. It holds a small 3x5" pad and sports two pockets and a slot for business cards. Thanks for looking! Alex ^_^ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drac Report post Posted March 10, 2008 nice clean, classy design! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jammon Report post Posted March 10, 2008 Very nice work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Hatley Report post Posted March 10, 2008 great notebook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spider Report post Posted March 10, 2008 (edited) That sure is a sweet notebook. What did you stitch it with? I like the contrasting stitching. Edited March 10, 2008 by Spider Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Report post Posted March 10, 2008 that's a nice little piece! very clean and i like the button and lace for the closure Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abn Report post Posted March 10, 2008 Thanks for the kind words, everyone. Much appreciated. That sure is a sweet notebook. What did you stitch it with? I like the contrasting stitching. Spider, I use Tandy's waxed nylon thread -- the color you see here is "natural" (1205-04). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tazzmann Report post Posted March 10, 2008 I would also like to throw in that it looks very nice! Simple, yet elegant! Great work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted March 10, 2008 Nice work Alex! Love the neat little stuff you worked out on the corners. No carving and some cunning stamping makes such a clean and nice elegance. The button and string looks very nice also. The stitching stands out alot too, very clean and nice straight lines. You really enjoyed yourself over this one, it shows! Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maeshin Report post Posted March 14, 2008 I like it ^_^ It is very crisp! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tina Report post Posted March 14, 2008 me like:-) Really clean and the stiching is great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abn Report post Posted March 14, 2008 Thanks again for the nice comments! You're too kind... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmilinJim Report post Posted March 15, 2008 Neat work Alex. Is it hand stiched? How do you keep it so nice and straight? Like the closure too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leathercat Report post Posted March 15, 2008 that is so cool!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abn Report post Posted March 17, 2008 Neat work Alex. Is it hand stiched? How do you keep it so nice and straight? Like the closure too. Hey, Jim -- thanks for the kudos. The notepad is hand-stitched, and I'm really not sure what the secret is to doing a clean saddle stitch. One thing I do differently from the recommended way is that I lay my project down on the table and punch all of the holes ahead of time. I never was able to figure out how to juggle two needles and an awl! That seems to help me control things, although it's a good bit slower... that is so cool!!!!! Thanks, L.C. That's nice of you to say. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oscar B Report post Posted March 18, 2008 Great work. ___‹^^^›_‹(•¿•)›_‹^^^›___ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rayban Report post Posted March 18, 2008 Hey, Jim -- thanks for the kudos. The notepad is hand-stitched, and I'm really not sure what the secret is to doing a clean saddle stitch. One thing I do differently from the recommended way is that I lay my project down on the table and punch all of the holes ahead of time. I never was able to figure out how to juggle two needles and an awl! That seems to help me control things, although it's a good bit slower...Thanks, L.C. That's nice of you to say. I think you would a gree that the key to good hand stitching is to use the wheel for proper spacing of the holes, and consistant angle of the awl as you stab your holes...please excuse my 2 cents worth... :angel_not: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abn Report post Posted March 18, 2008 I think you would agree that the key to good hand stitching is to use the wheel for proper spacing of the holes, and consistant angle of the awl as you stab your holes...please excuse my 2 cents worth... :angel_not: That advice is worth a lot more than two cents, and it's absolutely true. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin King Report post Posted March 18, 2008 Alex, I always love seeing your stuff. I really like the leather closure. nice touch. KK Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snap Report post Posted June 10, 2008 That's really nice. Awesome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abn Report post Posted June 10, 2008 Thanks, Ryan, and welcome to Leatherworker.net! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
