February Keep Making Stuff Challenge

[thefanninator]

The folded pocket edge looks really nice. In fact, the overall effect is very slick. If you were selling it, I think you'd have the same permanent closure problem mine has. It'd need something extra to keep it closed, probably.

One thing. I'm not 100% about this, but I think the smaller the thread and thinner the material, the closer to the edge you stitch.

Thanks, on the pocket.

Yep, on the closure.

Yep, on the stitching.

For some reason I can't see anyone buying it so I'll probably unstitch it again, trim it and make it smaller or a clutch.

Edited February 25, 2015 by thefanninator

[cardinal leather]

i like the leather you built this project out of, very nice. What could be better than a comb pocket in a ditty bag. The closure will work out as it gives extra space in case you get it a little full. nice job chris.

[thefanninator]

Thanks Cardinal! I'm really glad I did the pocket and folded the edge.

Edited February 25, 2015 by thefanninator

[Tinkerton]

Here is my failed attempt, made out of sheep skin. My first mistake was using too soft and too thin a leather, and then using a thicker veg-tan for the closure. Folded and laced the sides to try to give it a little more rigidity. Didn't really work. Also messed up measuring the closure, so they don't line up properly. Next time will definitely use a thicker veg tan for the whole thing.

[YinTx]

Been working diligently on mine, but seeing it may not happen by the end of a short month. What is the deadline?

YinTx

[MonicaJacobson]

Tinkerton, that is not terrible at all. The sheep is interesting stuff, and the lacing actually seems to have given it a bit of rigidity. I actually put on the closure pieces afterwards, which was a royal pain, but the only way I could figure out to get it to line up properly.

[cardinal leather]

tinkerton,

it looks good, the lace and straps give it nice contrast. the hide has a nice grain pattern and the gloss finish is great for a dopp kit, makes it east to keep clean.

yin,

yin,

no rules here, post in this thread when you are done.

[Waylon1977]

I have made something similar to this for a while, but i turned the tabs on the gussets or side pieces outward so the stitching was easier. This time around i did it the way the pattern suggests- which looks better- but it took me a long time! I use a pricking iron to mark the holes and then use the awl as I'm stitching to poke the holes, but i find it hard to keep a even stitching line (especially on the inside) and i am also poking lots of holes in my fingers, or more than I usually do. Also, when i used the pattern , the holes for the straps were not lined up so i added another 3.5 inches to the flap and then cut the holes out when i knew they would line up.

[TheLoudOne]

Well I went off the beaten path on my ditty bag. No offense to the designer but to me I thought it looked more like a motorcycle fork bag. So I pulled out an old classic ditty bag design to make as seeing my old bag has seen better days. I also wanted to try my hand at pictorial carving and coloring as I have never done it before. I really got to wishing that I paid more attention in my 6th grade art class. Well it was a challenge and you said we were supposed to be challenged. Hope you like it.

[cardinal leather]

what was it you forgot about art class again? looks great. the idea behind faninators challenge is to force the thought and design process while developing new or different skills. You did well.