Members hockeykspiky Posted October 11, 2014 Members Report Posted October 11, 2014 (edited) I'm brand new to leathercraft, and this was my first project ever. Thanks for watching. Please advise Edited October 11, 2014 by hockeykspiky Quote
Members silverbullet Posted October 11, 2014 Members Report Posted October 11, 2014 Very nice looks like its well proportioned and made to last. Gary Quote
Members 9tpi Posted October 11, 2014 Members Report Posted October 11, 2014 Great work. Fit and finish is fantastic. Quote
Members Kustom Posted October 11, 2014 Members Report Posted October 11, 2014 (edited) Nice bag. What makes it "Hermes saddle stitching" as opposed to saddle stitching that actual saddle makers have been using for hundreds of years? Edited October 11, 2014 by Kustom Quote
Members hockeykspiky Posted October 11, 2014 Author Members Report Posted October 11, 2014 Hermes workers don't cast their stitches Quote
Members Kustom Posted October 11, 2014 Members Report Posted October 11, 2014 So Hermes was the first to not cast a stitch? Quote
Members DavidL Posted October 11, 2014 Members Report Posted October 11, 2014 So Hermes was the first to not cast a stitch? Most likely one of the oldest, still running company (most established) to saddle stitch, since the early 1800s. The angle of the stitch and the separation of each stitch with thinner thread would be why he called it hermes saddle stitch. Not entirely right, or wrong. Id be interested in a tutorial if you are willing to share how you make it. Very unique looking bag. Quote
Members Kustom Posted October 12, 2014 Members Report Posted October 12, 2014 Most likely one of the oldest, still running company (most established) to saddle stitch, since the early 1800s. The angle of the stitch and the separation of each stitch with thinner thread would be why he called it hermes saddle stitch. Not entirely right, or wrong. Id be interested in a tutorial if you are willing to share how you make it. Very unique looking bag. Does anyone know of a book about their history? According to their wiki page they did harness and saddle mostly until the 1920s. Quote
Members Hi Im Joe Posted October 12, 2014 Members Report Posted October 12, 2014 The still do saddlery and harness work now. Quote
Members thefanninator Posted October 12, 2014 Members Report Posted October 12, 2014 I'm curious, where did you read or hear that Hermes doesn't cast their stitches? Quote
Members hockeykspiky Posted October 12, 2014 Author Members Report Posted October 12, 2014 Hermes stiches are slanted on the front and flat on the back. Also you cab see it in their video Hermes stiches are slanted on the front and flat on the back. Also you cab see it in their video Quote
Members hockeykspiky Posted October 14, 2014 Author Members Report Posted October 14, 2014 This is how I made it: 0.8mm lamb skin for strips, pattern, and lining. total of 2.4mm when stacked 1. Used AutoCad to draw out pattern. (See image) Pay attention to the corner. 2. I used an 8mm flat chisel to punch slots. Make sure the slots are offset by a little bit. 3. cut 8mm strips and weave through the slots. 4. Adjust the strips so the weaving pattern is not crooked. 5. Glue a lining on the back. make sure to get all the strips so they don't move around. Please advise. Quote
Members MonicaJacobson Posted October 14, 2014 Members Report Posted October 14, 2014 Very cool. You're making us look bad! Quote
Members Hi Im Joe Posted October 14, 2014 Members Report Posted October 14, 2014 Very cool. You're making us look bad! I agree. My first project wasn't even close to that level of polish. Great job! Quote
Members Pablo27 Posted October 14, 2014 Members Report Posted October 14, 2014 Very Nice, you are off to a good start. Very clean and professional. There are about 900 videos of various leather craftsman and companys on VIMEO. Quote
Members Sweedee Posted April 16, 2019 Members Report Posted April 16, 2019 I want to try this intrecciato. I have looked closely at your chiseled leather before you wove strips. Though you offset the slits, they are all uniformly spaced. When I look at the few photos online from other intrecciato, the punches are wide and narrow on alternating rows. I think it will make a difference in the final appearance. Did any of the tiny offset spaces between slits break? That looks the most delicate of all. Quote
Members hockeykspiky Posted May 20, 2020 Author Members Report Posted May 20, 2020 On 4/16/2019 at 8:26 AM, Sweedee said: I want to try this intrecciato. I have looked closely at your chiseled leather before you wove strips. Though you offset the slits, they are all uniformly spaced. When I look at the few photos online from other intrecciato, the punches are wide and narrow on alternating rows. I think it will make a difference in the final appearance. Did any of the tiny offset spaces between slits break? That looks the most delicate of all. The entire back side of the weaving pattern is glued to another piece so the small spaces don't break. Quote
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