slappav Report post Posted January 30, 2015 This is my first attempt with leather work. I have been reading lot of your post and you are all so talented. Any advice would be helpful. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halitech Report post Posted January 30, 2015 stitching itself looks good other then getting a little close to the edge at the top left corner (current image orientation). Maybe try cutting and leveling your edges before you cut your stitching groove. Form looks good and the dye job looks good. Can't see much of the edge but what is showing looks nice and smooth. Is it just a pocket sheath or is there a belt loop on the back? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slappav Report post Posted January 30, 2015 back side Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt T Report post Posted January 30, 2015 Looks better than the first thing I made! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rohn Report post Posted January 30, 2015 For a first project I'd say you did an excellent job. Stitching looks great. Color is nice too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmokeCigars Report post Posted January 30, 2015 Very nice first project. Looks like you did your homework before you dove into it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slappav Report post Posted January 31, 2015 Thanks for your input, its been fun learning from you and look forward on hearing more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
humperdingle Report post Posted January 31, 2015 Looks better than the first thing I made! Lol same here... in fact, better than the 10th thing I made! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Tesla Report post Posted January 31, 2015 I really like the sheath everything is well done! I will agree that the stitches are close to the edge but for a first it is very well done. If I remember my Al Stohlman correctly on stitching, then the height of the leather combined is usually the distance from the edge you go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Modad2010 Report post Posted January 31, 2015 Nice job! I like the flies in photo too. Tie those yourself? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slappav Report post Posted January 31, 2015 Modad2010, no I didn't tie the flies, I thought it was a cool background. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thekid77 Report post Posted February 2, 2015 This is my first attempt with leather work. I have been reading lot of your post and you are all so talented. Any advice would be helpful.image.jpg WOW!!! looks awesome....I like the clip on the back too....my first project was a sheath as well and yours is light years ahead of mine LOL....keep learning and keep up the great work!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites