My First Item Made From Leather

[blackfur2]

Hi all am new here thought I would post what I have made here

I made this wallet from old leather sofas I used to make slings with the leather from it but wonted to make sum thing more complicated so made a wallet it's the first time i ever used the saddle stitch I used the insides of paracord for the thread witch I then waxed

Any way let me know what guys think I am happy with it for a first try at it

Also I would like to try is it stamping ?? Like celtic knots all by hand if anyone could give me and tips on how to start and what I need that would be great

Cheers

Edited February 26, 2014 by blackfur2

[ikewineb]

Welcome. A picture would certainly help. If you are going to be stamping or tooling leather, you would need Veg tanned leather. A sofa, is likely Chrome tanned...it won't work.

[blackfur2]

Welcome. A picture would certainly help. If you are going to be stamping or tooling leather, you would need Veg tanned leather. A sofa, is likely Chrome tanned...it won't work.

Fixed the photos forgot to add to post opps lol let me know what you think am here to learn and improve

Yeah i got sum natural veg tan leather in the post to try tooling out, what tools should I get first to start out ?

Also is there a way to dye chromed leather would like to dye the white leather to a darker Color if that's possible ?

[ikewineb]

It looks quite a bit better than I thought it would with the chrome tanned leather. I would roll the edges where the back wraps around to the front, it would certainly have a more finished look. Search the forum for rolled edges, you'll find a lot. I've never heard of anyone using the inner cords of paracord to sew...neat idea. I'm not sure how it will hold up long term.

There are a lot of post on here for first tools and the like. I would start with a swivel knife, at least two bevelers (med and small), an edge beveler, mallet, and a background tool. You can do a lot more than you think with just that short list. You would also need sewing tools, based on what syle you were going to do. The basic would start with a chisel and needles. The best would be a stitching pony, stitching awl, and needles. I would recommend reading a lot, before you even buy your first tool.

I'm not sure about dying chrome tanned leather...never tried. I would assume it would accept dye. The issue is that it has been finished and sealed. You might could try and strip the top coat off, but really, it would be much easier just to get the proper leather. I'm sure someone else on here knows and will chime in though.

[JoeSnuffie]

I'm not seeing any pictures, just some tags that look like where a picture should show. Maybe try uploading them to the gallery.

[blackfur2]

I'm not seeing any pictures, just some tags that look like where a picture should show. Maybe try uploading them to the gallery.

sorry guys dont know wants going rong am new here try this

[Halitech]

2 tools you'll want to invest in for hand stitching, an over stitch wheel system (sets up your stitches the same distance apart) and the stitching groover (used to make your stitches be the same distance from the edge). Might not work so well on chrome tanned stuff but works great on veg tanned.

Far as upcycling the leather, good for you and the wallet over all looks nice

[OurJud]

Not that I know what I'm talking about (never done any stitching myself) but they look very good for a first effort. Nice uniformity and it's only the fact that they don't run parallel with the edge of the wallet that lets it down.

Edited March 2, 2014 by OurJud

[Leprechaunleather]

that looks nice for a first go , Welcome by the way , im not long at the leather work my self either just a few months , your gona like working with leather , its addictive , one thing you will have to watch is when your dying leather , some dyes i found like to rub off , especially the spirit based dyes, oil are the best and are the most colour fast

[comfort]

Looks good, great way to reuse good leather.