Members Sherkhan1962 Posted January 26, 2013 Members Report Posted January 26, 2013 Good job! I especially love the leaves on the second one. How do you adjust their length? I am actually making one on order, it takes ages to sew by hand. Quote
Members TapTapTap Posted January 26, 2013 Author Members Report Posted January 26, 2013 Sherkhan1962, I am a great believer in the theory that "Hand Crafted" or "Hand Made" means what it says. All work is done by hand NOT with a sewing machine! Perhaps if I was relying on my work to survive I would have a different attitude. I hope I haven't offended anybody that uses a machine but that is my opinion. Adjusting the length is a simple process depending on the particular pattern. The guitar strap you like is adjustable from 46 inches to 52 inches. You can see the adjustment strap on image number 3. This part can be made longer if required. When you sew by hand do you use a stitching pony to hold the workpiece? regards, TapTapTap Quote Do cattle stare at you when you pass them? BJB
Members Sherkhan1962 Posted February 2, 2013 Members Report Posted February 2, 2013 TapTapTap, I use stitching clamps, also called saddler's clamps, the European style. I will soon post something about them... Because I make them ! Cheers, Fred Quote
Members Rayban Posted February 3, 2013 Members Report Posted February 3, 2013 You do very nice work, I'm very impressed with those fine looking guitar straps.....I don't agree with your opinion that something can't be handmade if it's stitched on a machine, but that's another discussion. Nice straps. Quote Raybanwww.rgleather.net
Members WoodBoneAndStone Posted February 21, 2013 Members Report Posted February 21, 2013 Beautiful work! Negative comments?!! I don't think so!!! Quote http://www.etsy.com/shop/WoodBoneAndStone http://www.Facebook.com/WoodBoneAndStone
Members c2369zulu Posted February 21, 2013 Members Report Posted February 21, 2013 Very nice work you have done there! I am starting on a guitar strap myself which will probably only have veiner and mule foot designs, but after seeing these wonderful straps, I think I may drop leatherwork and leave it to the people that know what they are doing .........J/K...........Rory Quote
raysouth Posted February 23, 2013 Report Posted February 23, 2013 Superb!!!!!! Many hours of skill have produced an outstanding piece. Love it. Quote
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