Members corter Posted March 9, 2014 Members Report Posted March 9, 2014 (edited) Hey guys and gals! Here are a few new wallets I've made recently. I've been experimenting with some non-traditional leathers. The first is a camo printed veg tan. The camo print is a film that's applied on grade A veg, so it's pretty normal to work with. The next is pretty standard, Horween football print. This leather is crazy because it gets grippier as it gets warmer (they use this stuff in the NFL, just with tiny logos printed in it). We were at the tannery watching them make it, pretty wild! This is some latigo that I had custom made in an indigo color. I do some indigo dying, and they were able to get the color a perfect hue of blue/green that looks exactly like freshly oxidized indigo. The last isn't experimental, it's just Horween's #8 Chromexcel paired with Wickett & Craig Russet Harness. This is probably my current favorite combo, especially with the front pocket detail I've started incorporating. Edited March 9, 2014 by corter Quote
Members Andrew Chee Posted March 9, 2014 Members Report Posted March 9, 2014 Interesting. Do their football leather come in different colors? I have a hide and it's more reddish. Similar to the color of a football. Yours is a lot darker brown. Andrew Quote
Members MonicaJacobson Posted March 10, 2014 Members Report Posted March 10, 2014 Sweet! I especially like the indigo color and leather. It looks awesome. The football style leather is sweet, too, and I'm not even into football. Quote http://monicajacobson.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/TrimGoTrix?ref=si_shop
Members Feraud Posted March 10, 2014 Members Report Posted March 10, 2014 The football leather and indigo dyed are both amazing! Quote
Contributing Member Ferg Posted March 10, 2014 Contributing Member Report Posted March 10, 2014 corter You didn't ask for a critique but…. You have done a nice job with one caveat. The "Wrap" stitch on your corners is a high wear spot. The thread will wear through in a short time. Did you burnish the edges? Couldn't tell in your photos. ferg Quote
Members LTC Posted March 10, 2014 Members Report Posted March 10, 2014 Wish I could get some of that football leather... Quote
Members corter Posted March 11, 2014 Author Members Report Posted March 11, 2014 Thanks all! LTC- I believe Maverick Leather has some in stock Thanks for the crit 50 years, the edges are burnished and coated on these wallets. Regarding the wrap stitch, I'd have to disagree with you on that one. I use a 4 cord waxed poly thread, and the wrap over stitch lets the bill slot keeps it's shape over time. I've never had a report of a broken stitch and I've been doing that wrap stitch for 7 years now. With a linen thread or machine-weight poly I'd agree with you though! Quote
Members David Bruce Posted March 11, 2014 Members Report Posted March 11, 2014 Nice work! How did you get to tour the tannery? I live a couple mile from it and would love to check it out. Quote Singer 111w155, Consew 206RB-1, Cowboy 3200, Fortuna Bell Skiver, Landis 30, Campbell Keystone Skiver, Dixon Skiver, American 3 in 1, 2 Kwikprint Model 86's and Model 64, Clicker Press, Regad Heat Creaser, Merrow 60W, Singer 114W103 and an addiction to hand tools
Members LTC Posted March 11, 2014 Members Report Posted March 11, 2014 thanks, corter. I'll check them out after next payday. Quote
Members craftsman827 Posted March 11, 2014 Members Report Posted March 11, 2014 Nice job !!! What leather did you use for the belt ?? Like to see a close up of the belt, esp. buckle end. People like to see how it's constructed. Keep up the good work. PS: what tannery did you get your leather from ??? Quote
Members corter Posted March 12, 2014 Author Members Report Posted March 12, 2014 (edited) Nice work! How did you get to tour the tannery? I live a couple mile from it and would love to check it out. I just let my rep know I was going to be in town and he invited me, he took me around the whole tannery. It was super fun, Horween is interesting because it's basically been added on ton a bunch of times over the years and is a real maze of floors and stuff. Plus, getting to see how shell cordovan is made was really quite amazing Edited March 12, 2014 by corter Quote
Members David Bruce Posted March 14, 2014 Members Report Posted March 14, 2014 By "Rep" do you mean from Horween? How much leather do you purchase at a time? I called and emailed Horween's sales reps inquiring about buying direct and no one ever got back to me. I figured that they only deal with large manufacturers. It would be so much more convenient and enjoyable to get it straight from the tannery considering that Its so close by. Quote Singer 111w155, Consew 206RB-1, Cowboy 3200, Fortuna Bell Skiver, Landis 30, Campbell Keystone Skiver, Dixon Skiver, American 3 in 1, 2 Kwikprint Model 86's and Model 64, Clicker Press, Regad Heat Creaser, Merrow 60W, Singer 114W103 and an addiction to hand tools
Members Andrew Chee Posted March 14, 2014 Members Report Posted March 14, 2014 Hey corter, do you treat the credit card slot opening edges in any way? Andrew Quote
Members corter Posted March 17, 2014 Author Members Report Posted March 17, 2014 By "Rep" do you mean from Horween? How much leather do you purchase at a time? I called and emailed Horween's sales reps inquiring about buying direct and no one ever got back to me. I figured that they only deal with large manufacturers. It would be so much more convenient and enjoyable to get it straight from the tannery considering that Its so close by. Yep, from Horween. I usually buy a couple hundred sq. ft. at a time, if you want less I think they have a website called tannery row for single hide purchases. That being said, I've stopped using them as much because of the issue you have. It sometimes takes me 2-3 months of persistence to get through to my rep and another month or 2 for an order to get shipped. Andrew- I do a light hand burnishing with gum trag, they'll burnish naturally beyond that as the wallet gets used. Quote
Members Bicicouture Posted March 19, 2014 Members Report Posted March 19, 2014 The camo printed leather is awesome! Beautiful work! Quote Yomahra Aquino Bici Couture | Los Angeles, Ca www.bicicouture.etsy.com www.bicicouturela.com
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted March 19, 2014 Contributing Member Report Posted March 19, 2014 Looks about like the ones splashed all over Etsy. https://www.etsy.com/listing/170838098/handcrafted-realtree-camo-leather-bifold?ref=shop_home_feat_4 He's likely not makin much money per piece, but I suppose it all works out if you sell 700 of 'em Not a great labor investment, so he's prolly happy. Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
Members Leprechaunleather Posted March 20, 2014 Members Report Posted March 20, 2014 lovely work ! where did you get the camo leather ? i love it and want some ! Quote https://www.etsy.com/ca/people/leprechaunleather1freedom is a right not a privilege
Members corter Posted March 22, 2014 Author Members Report Posted March 22, 2014 Thanks! Thoroughbred Leather sells it Quote
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