verus22 Report post Posted April 4, 2015 (edited) Getting some practice in with a 'manager's special' belt blank from Tandy. This is the first full-size belt I've completed. Dye is Fiebing's 'Saddle Tan', stitching is Tiger Thread, "Havana", 1.0 mil, 7 spi, saddle stitch w/overhand knots on each crossover. Made plenty of small mistakes, but learning fast! (constructive criticism is always welcome!!) Edited April 4, 2015 by verus22 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruce H Report post Posted April 5, 2015 Looks good to me...Nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Bill46 Report post Posted April 6, 2015 All facets look nice to me. Well done ! -------- Wild Bill46 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thekid77 Report post Posted April 7, 2015 Getting some practice in with a 'manager's special' belt blank from Tandy. This is the first full-size belt I've completed. Dye is Fiebing's 'Saddle Tan', stitching is Tiger Thread, "Havana", 1.0 mil, 7 spi, saddle stitch w/overhand knots on each crossover. Made plenty of small mistakes, but learning fast! (constructive criticism is always welcome!!) 11130507_1628898774013197_1361163168812321361_o.jpg10338660_665210406955921_1399573641251586146_o.jpg I love your work!!! Are you using a pricking iron? or just punching the holes one by one with a diamond awl? I am impressed!!! :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
verus22 Report post Posted April 7, 2015 Thank you to everyone for your kind comments!! I use a japanese stitching iron (like a pricking iron, but designed to go all the way through the leather), and occasionally need to use the diamond awl. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lel Report post Posted April 9, 2015 Nice stitching - very clean and consistent. Brass hardware and "saddle tan" leather look good together. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buttons Report post Posted April 9, 2015 Beautiful work, simple, elegant. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldtoolsniper Report post Posted April 9, 2015 That looks great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites