More examples of my work

[esantoro]

I love the simple, clean, stitching. Very elegant. Nice work.

[torrbuidhe]

It's been very interesting looking at all your machines in the needlebar gallery, but it's good to see what you actually make with them.

[esantoro]

Hi,

The two items I posted earlier are not the type of thing I do everyday, so I thought I'd better show some of my more regular work!

Here are a couple of heavy (3.5/4mm) traditional cartridge bags, a 12 gauge cartridge belt and a gunslip.

Hi Steve,

Do you have a special method for setting the edge binding by hand? Very smooth work.

Ed

Edited October 15, 2008 by esantoro

[esantoro]

It's been very interesting looking at all your machines in the needlebar gallery, but it's good to see what you actually make with them.

Is this "Needlebar Gallery" online someplace?

[SteveBrambley]

Hi Ed,

To reply to both your questions.

First, no, I don't anything other than a simple, steel, edge guide. This I position depending on how wide the binding tape is, that I am using at the time (I usually use 1"), this helps prevent the tape slipping sideways. The only other thing is that I use the edge of the inside presser foot as a guide for the inside edge of the tape; it's just practice really, I've been doing it an awfully long time! Although I do use a folder for some simple, long straight items, I find it easier to just use my fingers to guide the leather tape through the machine, particularly around tricky inside curves.

Second, you can find the Needlebar gallery at: www.needlebar.org You don't need to become a member to view their picture gallery, but you do if you wish to read or join in the forums.

Steve

Edited October 15, 2008 by SteveBrambley

[esantoro]

Hi Ed,

To reply to both your questions.

First, no, I don't anything other than a simple, steel, edge guide. This I position depending on how wide the binding tape is, that I am using at the time (I usually use 1"), this helps prevent the tape slipping sideways. The only other thing is that I use the edge of the inside presser foot as a guide for the inside edge of the tape; it's just practice really, I've been doing it an awfully long time! Although I do use a folder for some simple, long straight items, I find it easier to just use my fingers to guide the leather tape through the machine, particularly around tricky inside curves.

Second, you can find the Needlebar gallery at: www.needlebar.org You don't need to become a member to view their picture gallery, but you do if you wish to read or join in the forums.

Steve

Thanks, Steve.

I just now finished binding on a bag panel. This time I used a bone folder to crease the skived binding leather (1.3 mm thick), which I glued into place. I use 1.25" binding leather to give me room to set and stitch.

Ed

[SteveBrambley]

Thanks, Steve.

I just now finished binding on a bag panel. This time I used a bone folder to crease the skived binding leather (1.3 mm thick), which I glued into place. I use 1.25" binding leather to give me room to set and stitch.

Ed

Hi Ed,

Have you ever tried Double Sided Tape? I have heard that some use it for holding binding in place while stitching, though I would think it would only help for long, straight sections and very shallow curves.

All the binding I use is 1.0mm thick, any thicker and I find it a bit tight round some sharp corners. Also, I find that it is better to be on the firm side, as softer bindings are more difficult to control, and tend to get squeezed off the edge.

Steve

Edited October 15, 2008 by SteveBrambley

[esantoro]

Hi Ed,

Have you ever tried Double Sided Tape? I have heard that some use it for holding binding in place while stitching, though I would think it would only help for long, straight sections and very shallow curves.

All the binding I use is 1.0mm thick, any thicker and I find it a bit tight round some sharp corners. Also, I find that it is better to be on the firm side, as softer bindings are more difficult to control, and tend to get squeezed off the edge.

Steve

Hi Steve,

Is it possible to buy this 1 mm leather binding tape or do you have to skive down to that thickness yourself? Perhaps the thinner tape would be easier to control while feeding the machine.

Ed

[SteveBrambley]

Hi Steve,

Is it possible to buy this 1 mm leather binding tape or do you have to skive down to that thickness yourself? Perhaps the thinner tape would be easier to control while feeding the machine.

Ed

Well, yes, we can get leather binding tape split to any thickness required. We usually have our leather supplier send a roll, of whichever colour we need, directly to the people who then cut it into the required width and split it down to 1.0mm. It is then joined together into approx. 50m reels, ready for use. I could split it myself, using our skiving machine, but doing it this way saves a lot of time. Also, they make a very good job when they join it all together, you would find it quite difficult to detect the joins!

Steve

[Davy]

Some times you have to be careful with the double sided tape , It's generally acrylic and some are different to others . If you get the wrong one , as your needle gets hot while sewing fast the glue will stick to the needle and thread then you will start dropping stitches . The best one to use is one that trimmers use , generally obtained from upholstery supplies , you won't have any problems . Great to locate things , clean no mess , definite edge , though sometimes as with wallet folds etc its better to use contact or neoprene solution . If you can bind freehand , with practice you'll get better and better , its always the best option I think .