Members Patton in SLC Posted February 20, 2014 Members Report Posted February 20, 2014 Hi there, I had finished this case of mine around the first week of January and I've been using it ever since to hold and protect my Microsoft Surface Pro tablet while I go to college. Anyway, I ran into a couple problems partially due to my inexperience and my fondness for my "just winging it" strategy. I had a rough time trying to knot the ends of my stitching without it ending up loose. Is there a way, and I'm sure there is, to end the stitching so that the stitching is super tight? Actually, that is the only problem I encountered. The stitching was some waxed bankline that I typically stitch with because it's super strong and holds its knotting very well. My leather was just a veg tanned shoulder piece that, if I remember correctly, was 6 mil leather? Maybe, it's some thick stuff. I used white treated canvas for the flap and stained it brown to match the stain of the leather a bit. I made the design stenciled it onto the piece and then burned the design in. Oh, and I glued some very soft blue fabric on the inside to protect my tablet from scratching or rogue leather particles from it. Lastly, I clear coated everything except the canvas to protect it a little. I know that was a long post, but I appreciate your feedback. -Chris Paton Quote
Members JoeSnuffie Posted February 20, 2014 Members Report Posted February 20, 2014 I pull the thread really tight at the end, then back stitch a couple holes. I make sure I pierce the thread with the needle on the way back to sort of 'lock' it in. I pull both threads through on the same side, whichever is the 'back' or least noticeable, cut them so that just a little is hanging and then I burn them. I use synthetic and it melts to a blob that I flatten down. Never had one back out from this treatment. Quote
Members GamberLeathercrafter Posted February 20, 2014 Members Report Posted February 20, 2014 I would use the baseball stitch with those large holes and for a liner, instead of the fabric you used, I use a thin leather and attach the two with contact cement gel, works really great. If you look at some of my work, you will see how I did it. I like the design. If you have a email address, I'll send you some photo's. Keep up the good work. Quote
Members Patton in SLC Posted February 21, 2014 Author Members Report Posted February 21, 2014 Yes! Thanks for the replies and I would like to see what you mean by the thin leather. I avoided leather altogether for the inside because I didn't want anything to end up on my tablet but if it seems like it'll work I might use it for the next one I make for a friend (who'll pay me good money for it, haha.) who wants one for his tablet. my fault, the email is chrispatton5@gmail.com. Thanks. Quote
electrathon Posted February 21, 2014 Report Posted February 21, 2014 Punch smaller holes and the thread will stay tight. Quote
Members Patton in SLC Posted February 21, 2014 Author Members Report Posted February 21, 2014 I'll need a smaller punch then. I used the smallest one I have. Quote
electrathon Posted February 21, 2014 Report Posted February 21, 2014 http://www.tandyleat...ts/3229-00.aspx Quote
Members Patton in SLC Posted February 21, 2014 Author Members Report Posted February 21, 2014 What?! That's perfect, thanks for looking that up for me electrathon. Quote
electrathon Posted February 21, 2014 Report Posted February 21, 2014 It is surprising how many people do not know about this punch. Quote
Members GamberLeathercrafter Posted February 21, 2014 Members Report Posted February 21, 2014 I have that punch and only use it to make watch bands, because of how tiny I can make the holes. Quote
Members Patton in SLC Posted February 21, 2014 Author Members Report Posted February 21, 2014 Will it also punch the tiny holes through the thick leather that I typically use? Thanks again fellaz. Quote
Members LTC Posted February 21, 2014 Members Report Posted February 21, 2014 On 2/21/2014 at 2:28 PM, Patton in SLC said: Will it also punch the tiny holes through the thick leather that I typically use? Thanks again fellaz. "Recommended for leather thickness of 1/2 oz. to 5 oz." Quote
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