Chief31794 Posted September 3, 2014 Report Posted September 3, 2014 I know that lacing edges has lost a lot of popularity but when I started leather working it was the rage. It appears to be a dying art, I'm making more and more sewn items, some hand some machine but I still like doing lace and I still like the look. Oh well, here are some of the items I put out this week. Thanks for looking, Chief Quote "Life's too short to carry ugly leather"
Members Rohn Posted September 3, 2014 Members Report Posted September 3, 2014 Beautiful work Chief. I also like the looks of lacing and I enjoy lacing. The carving on the hand bag is done very nicely. Quote Rohn(John 8:32) And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. (KJV)
Chief31794 Posted September 3, 2014 Author Report Posted September 3, 2014 Beautiful work Chief. I also like the looks of lacing and I enjoy lacing. The carving on the hand bag is done very nicely. Thanks Rohn, Chief Quote "Life's too short to carry ugly leather"
Members MonicaJacobson Posted September 3, 2014 Members Report Posted September 3, 2014 They all look great, Chief. I especially like the bag. Quote http://monicajacobson.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/TrimGoTrix?ref=si_shop
Members builderofstuff Posted September 3, 2014 Members Report Posted September 3, 2014 Beautiful work. I like the look of lacing to but I never really learned how to do it. Guess I need to get out my lacing book and give it a try. Excellent work. Chris Quote Just a man, a shop, and a long list of unfinished projects..... My Website My Etsy Shop
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted September 3, 2014 Contributing Member Report Posted September 3, 2014 (edited) Well, I do it, but I'm not lovin' it These days, I remind people how it's cheaper to have it stitched! This one was like 11 x 14", and by the time it was half laced ... Edited September 3, 2014 by JLSleather 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.
Contributing Member Bob Blea Posted September 3, 2014 Contributing Member Report Posted September 3, 2014 Chief, I'm with you, I enjoy lacing. And I don't think it's a dying art. Most of my customers specifically want lacing on their items which is good because I don't have a sewing machine and my hand sewing leaves a lot to be desired. Keep up the good work! 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 lionfly Posted September 3, 2014 Members Report Posted September 3, 2014 Lovely lacing. I still get requests for lacing quite regularly, so hopefully it's not totally dying Quote Just a girl, a woman, a mom, a geek....
Chief31794 Posted September 3, 2014 Author Report Posted September 3, 2014 Thanks all, I don't think it's totally dying, but it sure isn't as popular as it once was. Chief Quote "Life's too short to carry ugly leather"
Members ramrod Posted September 3, 2014 Members Report Posted September 3, 2014 (edited) that is a beautiful job on those items. if i really want the "ooohhh"s and "aaaahhhh"s from a leather piece, i'll lace it. it really says hand made. i may not be very popular amongst leatherworkers because of the time involved. much more labor intensive than stitching.....i don't have to tell you that. but, i think customers really prefer it if given a choice. i think that it goes much better with larger items simply because of it's sheer bulk. Edited September 3, 2014 by ramrod Quote
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