FlHobbyist Report post Posted August 16, 2013 I've graduated from rounds to doing Pen Sheaths and Fobs. These are my current efforts, and advice is welcome. The pieces with the Zebra patterns are my very first commission works from someone who I didn't already know. Don't get excited though, I figure I earned roughly 75 cents per hour doing them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrdabeetle Report post Posted August 16, 2013 Nice work! What are you using to cut the leather? I use a razor knife and a metal ruler or I use bend shears depending on the thickness and amount of curve needed in the cut. The stitches are very good for your experience level. Try double cap rivets when your product has decoration on both sides. Keep up the great work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlHobbyist Report post Posted August 16, 2013 Thank you! What are you using to cut the leather?I'm using a razor knife that I strop often. On the corner of the pen cases, I've just started using a pair of Gingher scissors. I haven't mastered the technique quite yet, but the corners are a lot better than using a razor knife.The stitches are very good for your experience level. Thank you! I am very happy with with one side of the stitching. The holes on the good side were made with a chisel. The holes on the other side were made with an awl. I'm hoping with practice they will get better.Try double cap rivets when your product has decoration on both sides.lol... Now I know such a beast exists! I will look for double cap rivets and use them the next time I do a double sided piece. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
