ReneeCanady Report post Posted March 21, 2013 This was a custom order from a girl I country line dance with. I had to make a pattern for this because I don't have one. Talk about a job that made me think. She gave me measurements of 12" wide, 5" high, and 2 1/2" deep. I was able to make it 12" wide, 5" high, and 3 1/2" deep.I made sure that was ok with her before I moved on. I just didn't think it looked right only 2 1/2" deep anyway. Thankfully she didn't NEED the 2 1/2" deep, it was just a random measurment she pulled offline. I should have used custom lettering, but I didn't Either way I am happy with the final result at my first attempt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyberthrasher Report post Posted March 22, 2013 I should have used custom lettering, but I didn't HEY!! No sad faces here!! Hope that wasn't based on our pricing talk. It's an awesome bag and she'll be proud to have it. Remember, she likes the lettering Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningad Report post Posted March 22, 2013 Damn, you're getting good at this stuff Renee! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David8386 Report post Posted March 22, 2013 Nice work, looks good. David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReneeCanady Report post Posted March 22, 2013 Thanks guys! Cyber....after our talk I actually laughed because that is the FIRST thing I say when I visit local farmer's markets and such when I see that ALL their stuff is stamped vs tooled. I always say "nice of them to have put the time in that one" LOL Then that's exactly what I did. Then again, the guy at the farmer's market is rolling in money because people just don't "know" there is even a difference. Hopefully with all the workers out there we can change that! For instance, the renn faire guys are making SOOOO much money on braces, pouches, belts etc...that are pre-dyed, not finished, not edged, no grommets, no tooling etc.. and yet they are the ones that will be there for years making the money lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyberthrasher Report post Posted March 22, 2013 Then again, the guy at the farmer's market is rolling in money because people just don't "know" there is even a difference. Hopefully with all the workers out there we can change that! It is OUR JOB to change that!!! There's nothing wrong with using stamps, but the finished product needs to be a quality finished product that lives up to the craft. Like I said, you nailed it here!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
H factor Report post Posted March 22, 2013 LOOK GREAT RENEE!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReneeCanady Report post Posted March 22, 2013 Thanks H Factor. Cyber....this is why I keep you around! One of my leather working idols for sure Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyberthrasher Report post Posted March 22, 2013 One of my leather working idols for sure Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReneeCanady Report post Posted March 22, 2013 HAHA! I seriously just laughed out loud on that one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyberthrasher Report post Posted March 22, 2013 HAHA! I seriously just laughed out loud on that one. Yeah, it's hard to get used to people looking to me for advice. I know I know stuff that's valuable and has helped people, but it seems like just yesterday I was sitting here trying to figure out how to case a piece of leather and walk a beveler!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReneeCanady Report post Posted March 22, 2013 I hear that! I remember Christmas of 2011 when I got my tools as a gift I sat there thinking "and what am I supposed to do with these" lol! I now think it was a much better give than a vacuum and I have spent countles hours online looking like this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
