Basically Bob Report post Posted August 8, 2013 (edited) This was a small, simple project but I really enjoyed the whole process, from design and pattern making through to the finished product. I used 3-4 oz. European veg. tanned leather, 5/18 linen thread that I waxed myself. Hand stitched at 7 spi. Finished with Fiebings Leather Balm with Atom Wax. The edges finished with the Atoms Wax also - one was dyed and the other left plain. I used a Sam Browne stud for the closure. The 3 oz. leather was actually too thin for the stud, so I made and inserted a tiny leather washer at the back. I skived down a small piece of leather and covered the back of the stud so that the scissors do not rub metal when they are inserted and removed from the sheath. I made these for a friend of mine who is an amazing fibre artist. She's thrilled with the sheaths so even though my eyes go to the imperfections I am very pleased with the results and looking forward to my next project. Edited August 8, 2013 by Basically Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JosiahRs Report post Posted August 8, 2013 Nice stitching! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WScott Report post Posted August 9, 2013 They look great, good job A nice small, well appreciated project that builds skill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Basically Bob Report post Posted August 9, 2013 Thanks for the comments, guys. Much appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shtoink Report post Posted August 9, 2013 I'm really enjoying the simplicity of the design. I'm more of a utilitarian kind of guy in many ways, so this one seems a bit more kindred to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blazin Report post Posted August 9, 2013 Nice clean work. Thanks for sharing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
