Log Book Cover

[Darkbeer]

I thought I would make a new log book cover for my truck driving. I did not do much carving because I was afraid I would not like the results and did not want to practice on this item. The sewing was not as good as I would like but these things take time I guess, gonna just keep on practicing.

The outside is veg. tan and the lining is deerskin.

Any thoughts on what I could do better would be welcome.

Thanks,

Tim

[Ferg]

For starters: I would sew the lining pieces together as a unit then apply to the "Cover" with contact cement followed by stitching around the outside edge of the cover. That enhances the appearance of the item. Looks like you stitched with a machine? Personal preference with thread color, I think it would have looked better with white or natural thread. Realizing that having it in a truck most of the time it gets handled a lot, I can understand your choice of the dark color thread.

When you make another, consider a magnetic catch on the closer.

Nice idea.

ferg

[Darkbeer]

For starters: I would sew the lining pieces together as a unit then apply to the "Cover" with contact cement followed by stitching around the outside edge of the cover. That enhances the appearance of the item. Looks like you stitched with a machine? Personal preference with thread color, I think it would have looked better with white or natural thread. Realizing that having it in a truck most of the time it gets handled a lot, I can understand your choice of the dark color thread.

When you make another, consider a magnetic catch on the closer.

Nice idea.

ferg

Thank you for the suggestions. The lining was an after thought as I progressed, I already had the pockets glued on at that point. I hand stitched the cover, no machine at my house to play with. Felt like I should be able to stay straighter but still had a hard time of it.

The color of the thread was a personal choice, even my wife questioned me on that one.

And you are right, a magnetic closer might be easier but I kinda liked the idea of the deerskin ties.

Thanks for your thoughts, I may learn something yet.

Tim

[Ferg]

Thank you for the suggestions. The lining was an after thought as I progressed, I already had the pockets glued on at that point. I hand stitched the cover, no machine at my house to play with. Felt like I should be able to stay straighter but still had a hard time of it.

The color of the thread was a personal choice, even my wife questioned me on that one.

And you are right, a magnetic closer might be easier but I kinda liked the idea of the deerskin ties.

Thanks for your thoughts, I may learn something yet.

Tim

Tim,

You need to use tools to make the groove for your stitching. Gives you a line to follow as well as placing the thread below the surface just a tad. This prevents immediate wear on same.

ferg