walletman Report post Posted March 18, 2008 hi my first carving it,s a wallet with dragon,s head and my first glass,s case or dart,s wallet hope you like i would like you views would like some feed back plz bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
walletman Report post Posted March 18, 2008 hi sorry there a bit out of focus bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted March 18, 2008 Hi Bob! Sure is hard to make out much from theese photos, but the overall feeling I get is that it appears to have a lot of potential so keep tooling and hopefully get some sharper pics up. The seam on the demon is a wee bit uneven, I'm sure you noticed. Not any good with stitching myself but one suggestion is to try and get the holes a bit closer together and mark up the holes with the aid of an ruler. I poke the holes with my awl from the grain side and down on a soft wood board so the awl penetrates at correct angle and all way through. Then I pick up the leather and run the awl through again to widen the holes. I use a bit of wax to make it slide through easier. Oh and I make all the holes ready so I wont have to dabble with awl so much when sewing. Looking forward to see more from you! Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
walletman Report post Posted March 18, 2008 hi tom thanx yes i had seen the seam i did it from the flesh side not the top i will try you way and see how i go thanx bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spider Report post Posted March 18, 2008 Hey Bob, that is a great way to not get bad reviews. Jack up the focus...lol But unfortunately it's also a way to not get the good reviews you deserve. I like the bag so far. Lacing, carving and design. A better pic would surely help some. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted March 18, 2008 Hi again, got so caught up with the stiching so I forgot that darts sheath. It appears to be a really nice design, maybe round of the corners on the flap a bit. Lacing seem to be good like the Spider bro dude says and that strap/retention thingie is highly interesting. I'm in the making with something that will need fastening straps that doesn't come open and I just can't find the right brass hardware (antiqued) for it so I'm really curious to see that in detail. I'm starting to think I will have to get creative on this issue or give in to using regular brass. Well, go figure out that camera and you're on your way to leatherheaven! Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluesman1951 Report post Posted October 27, 2012 (edited) There is no substitute for a good pattern and some 4 spaces to a inch graph paper . I use dividers for hole spacing for stitching and lacing helps a lot with lay outs . My rule is : A perfect pattern makes a perfect product ,no exceptions no deviations period . I can buy lots of paper and erasers leather is a bit more expensive and a lot less forgiving than paper . Depending on the inside construction and gluing I believe with a rotary cutter and a straight edge the uneven stitch line could be cut off and a new attempt made with holes . It appears that there is enough margin to pull this off with out affecting seriously the dimensions . Some days at the bench are just better than others ,this is still possible to save . Now between you and me I have a vision problem and need glasses to work ,think for a moment is the focus of the camera and a wandering straight line related in some way ? LOL Perhaps some reading glasses would improve the situation ,I know it did for me . Best of luck with this and thank you for showing us your work . Bill Edited October 27, 2012 by bluesman1951 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikesmith648 Report post Posted October 27, 2012 I would suggest thicker thread on the wallet also. And a stitching wheel or a fork would help with spacing. Just my penny's worth!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
