Contributing Member Bob Blea Posted July 8, 2014 Contributing Member Report Posted July 8, 2014 Here's something I finished over the weekend. It was my first attempt at triple loop lacing. Not that hard to do but for some reason I kept messing up the corners. I really like the rest of the wallet except it's maybe a little too thick for my tastes. I'm going to make another and line it with pigskin behind the pockets next time to see if that might make it less bulky. Might also try one with a fabric lining for a little more decoration. Quote There are always possibilities.... Bob Blea C and B Leathercrafts Fort Collins, CO Visit my shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/CandBLeather?ref=si_shop Instagram @bobbleacandbleather
Members Rohn Posted July 8, 2014 Members Report Posted July 8, 2014 That is a beauty! Real nice carving. Quote Rohn(John 8:32) And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. (KJV)
Members benlilly1 Posted July 9, 2014 Members Report Posted July 9, 2014 Looks great Bob! Did you lace through the holes on the corners 3 times? I've only been going through 2 times on 3 holes. Love the twist on your bud! Quote
Contributing Member Bob Blea Posted July 9, 2014 Author Contributing Member Report Posted July 9, 2014 Thanks Rohn and benlilly1. Yes, I went through each corner hole three times because that's what the instructions I was following said. I might want to try going through only twice. To me it does look bunched up there. Quote There are always possibilities.... Bob Blea C and B Leathercrafts Fort Collins, CO Visit my shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/CandBLeather?ref=si_shop Instagram @bobbleacandbleather
LNLeather Posted July 9, 2014 Report Posted July 9, 2014 Really Nice Bob. Love your work! My first thought on seeing your clutch carving was "Grrreat Back-grounding" Quote ~Cheryl There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart... pursue those...
Chief31794 Posted July 9, 2014 Report Posted July 9, 2014 (edited) Thanks Rohn and benlilly1. Yes, I went through each corner hole three times because that's what the instructions I was following said. I might want to try going through only twice. To me it does look bunched up there. Bob, You might try twice through each of the holes beside the corner hole and three times through the corner hole, I've tried it every way possible and that's what i've found works best for me. The cover below was done using the 2/3/2 technique. Looks great, really nice work. Chief Edited July 9, 2014 by Chief31794 Quote "Life's too short to carry ugly leather"
Contributing Member Bob Blea Posted July 9, 2014 Author Contributing Member Report Posted July 9, 2014 Chief, I do like the look of the corners on that. They don't look oversized at all. I think the wallet corners bulge out compared to the rest of the lacing, so I will definitely give the 2-3-2 technique a try. Thanks for the tip and the compliment! Bob Quote There are always possibilities.... Bob Blea C and B Leathercrafts Fort Collins, CO Visit my shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/CandBLeather?ref=si_shop Instagram @bobbleacandbleather
Members JanC Posted July 9, 2014 Members Report Posted July 9, 2014 Very nice! I've always been curious how you do the backing of those card slots? Quote
Members DoubleC Posted July 9, 2014 Members Report Posted July 9, 2014 Beautiful Bob. Like Jan C I've often wondered how to back those. I make my own CC pockets and would like to try that style someday but can't work it out in my befuddled brain. LOL. Cheryl Quote http://www.etsy.com/shop/DoubleCCowgirl
Chief31794 Posted July 9, 2014 Report Posted July 9, 2014 Chief, I do like the look of the corners on that. They don't look oversized at all. I think the wallet corners bulge out compared to the rest of the lacing, so I will definitely give the 2-3-2 technique a try. Thanks for the tip and the compliment! Bob Bob, dont know if you did or not but another thing that helps is that I enlarge the three corner holes or slilts somewhat to accomodate the extra lace going through. Chief Quote "Life's too short to carry ugly leather"
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