Members Tina Posted March 14, 2008 Members Report Posted March 14, 2008 me like:-) Really clean and the stiching is great. Quote "He who works with his hands is a laborer. He who works with his hands, and his head is a craftsman. He who works with his hands, and his head, and his heart, is An Artist" http://vildkorpens-laderlya.deviantart.com http://tupali.deviantart.com/
Ambassador abn Posted March 14, 2008 Author Ambassador Report Posted March 14, 2008 Thanks again for the nice comments! You're too kind... Quote
Members SmilinJim Posted March 15, 2008 Members Report 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
Members leathercat Posted March 15, 2008 Members Report Posted March 15, 2008 that is so cool!!!!! Quote
Ambassador abn Posted March 17, 2008 Author Ambassador Report 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
Members Oscar B Posted March 18, 2008 Members Report Posted March 18, 2008 Great work. ___‹^^^›_‹(•¿•)›_‹^^^›___ Quote Life is too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who treat you right. Forget about the ones who don't. Believe everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said life would be easy, they just promised it would most likely be worth it."
Members Rayban Posted March 18, 2008 Members Report 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 Raybanwww.rgleather.net
Ambassador abn Posted March 18, 2008 Author Ambassador Report 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
Kevin King Posted March 18, 2008 Report Posted March 18, 2008 Alex, I always love seeing your stuff. I really like the leather closure. nice touch. KK Quote The second kick from a jackass is of no educational value. Official Freak Fan Club President FACEBOOK kevinkingleather.com
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