What Was Your First Leather Project?

[Catchndreams]

Year 1954, my Grandfather walk me to the Tac room in the barn. Taught me how to make a strap. Beveled and coffee sun dyed.

When it was done......He Whooped me with it.....can't remember why. And that was the beginning.

[Basically Bob]

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[dirkba]

At first I thought this was an April fools day topic - then I started following it and now i am adding to it!

My first project was a bullet holder (purse) made of scrap material I found lying around. It was made with only the bare essentials at the time - knife, sewing thread and a needle. I have always wanted to improve it.

This thread has forced me to do something about the old holder (left pic - new and the old) that has served me well for almost 20 years.

[BDAZ]

I got hooked on the leather biz because I needed a new belt and I couldn't find a 1 1/4 off the shelf to fit the buckle I have had for 40 years.

You are looking at a VERY expensive belt!

I have worn it every day since completed. It works! pants haven't fallen off once!

Cya!

Bob

Edited April 25, 2014 by BDAZ

[Chief31794]

My first leather project was sandals for Roman Soldiers, oh wait, maybe that was my 2nd or 3rd, can't remember. Actually, I made a belt at a US Army Craftshop in 1969 and have been doing leather ever since.

Cheif

[otmeeks]

My first leather project was a pair of suspenders for my grandfather. He said he liked them but never seen him wear them.

[Glendon]

My first leather project was the classic three part pocket knife sheath that I made at Boy Scout camp when I was 10 or 11. I did a number of small projects after that. The knife sheath got lost in a move somewhere along the way, but I still have the scout wallet that was my second or third project. The lacing is so bad on that thing.

Edited April 27, 2014 by Glendon

[cubefx]

My first project was frog and sheath for the Norse Hawk I made.

[Luke Hatley]

My start was a Leather Visor...somewhere in the 60's. Bought a Visor Kit, one tool and a bottle of Omega Dye, at Tandy. Made my visor then about 15 more that summer. Then learned to do Basket Weave stamping , on the billfolds then on to belts. This has been a great Learning experience for me and enjoy it more than I ever did...

[quartercircleoveruleather]

mine was a pair of spur straps that i cut with a construction knife and tooled with some of my great uncles old tools. i made them for an aunty and they were pretty rough. but she loves them and uses them everytime she rides.