Double U Leather Report post Posted September 7, 2013 One more order done. These two tone belts are really a hit. I've had a bunch of orders for them. Take a look and let me know what you think. Thanks for your time, and continue to be blessed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete Report post Posted September 7, 2013 I REALLY like your flowers- I have seen enough of your past work to know that they are original designs. I like the stem after the brand too. Really finishes it well! pete Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WScott Report post Posted September 7, 2013 That's Purdy!!! Nicely done Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted September 7, 2013 Very nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lavendara Report post Posted September 7, 2013 I *really* love that belt! It is absolutely beautiful! Those colors go together extremely well. What colors were they? The picture makes the lighter one look golden. The other is a black, I think? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zoomer56 Report post Posted September 8, 2013 Stitching is beautiful. Hand or machine? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Double U Leather Report post Posted September 8, 2013 Thanks gang for the compliments. They are appreciated. Pete...I really appreciate your words. You are correct, they are all my own original designs. Zoomer...I machine stitch all of my projects. From time to time I'll run into a spot where I have to hand stitch, but I try to avoid those spots like the plague...LOL. Anyway, thanks again for the nice words. Remain blessed all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zoomer56 Report post Posted September 8, 2013 Excellent work. What machine did you use. I am looking for a machine and would like to here what you think about the one you use. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
asallwey Report post Posted November 20, 2013 Very striking! I'm new to this and am wondering what your dye sequence was. Any chance you would share your procedure? Thanks, Alex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
asallwey Report post Posted November 23, 2013 Hmmm, just hoping for a tip here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackd942 Report post Posted November 23, 2013 Very nice! Beautiful work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Double U Leather Report post Posted November 27, 2013 Hey gang.........sorry for the delay in responses. Once a post leaves the show off area, I rarely look at them again. The only reason I saw this one, was the Two Tone Belt title. Didn't realize it was mine...LOL. Anyway, Zoom.....I use a Singer 211G165 (I think that's the numbers) for most of my stitching. It's a great machine I've had for a long time, and works wonderfully. It will sew some pretty thick stuff too. Alex....here's the sequence I use. Tool it, let it dry overnight, dye, let it dry overnight, cover with NeatLac, let it dry for at least 4 hours, second coat of NeatLac, dry for 4 hours, antique, TanKote finish, stitch, and then finish edges. Hope that helps. Be blessed all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
asallwey Report post Posted November 27, 2013 Thanks for the reply! Just a quick follow-up. Are the light areas recessed because of tooling in relation to the dark areas (below the surface level of the dark areas)? To me it kind of looks like the center of the designs might be the same height as the dark area. I guess this is because I haven't tried tooling yet. If they are recessed, I'm thinking you dyed with a light color (which one?), then followed with NeatLac, antique and TanKote. Therefore the dark areas are not from dyeing with a dark dye, but rather from the antique. Am I figuring this out or off-base? Alex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
