Sompla Report post Posted March 11, 2017 Hello! Been doing some work lately, and managed to finish this apron. It's made from 1,3mm vegetable tanned leather, stitched with linen thread and copper rivets. I'll be changing at least three thing on the next apron. Rather than having the top edge being a separate piece, I will simply roll it over and stitch it for a cleaner look. The rivet heads are uneven since I did them "by hand" with a hammer, I have since ordered a setting tool, which should make them more consistent. And my logo is not all that clear, going to order a arbor press to sort that out as well! In addition to a full-size apron I'm going to make a version that fits from the hip to the knees. I could stitch the straps instead of using rivets and make the neck strap adjustable with d-rings, a buckle or snap fastener. - Let me know what you think! Kind regards Max Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikermutt07 Report post Posted March 11, 2017 Looks good. I would add a few more pockets. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mattsbagger Report post Posted March 11, 2017 I agree with Mutt. Also you can stitch and rivet the straps. I have done that and like the look. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwican Report post Posted March 11, 2017 Looks good. Is this one for a specific purpose? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YinTx Report post Posted March 11, 2017 Since this is in the show off section, I will say well done! I like the simple design, the double solid rivets, your stitching is nice, and I like the courage to keep the leather in a natural color. I think it will patina very well. I do like hand hammered rivets, the uneven look is a solid statement about it being hand crafted, and not machine made. This veg tan has a lot of drape to it: is it dry milled? YinTx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikermutt07 Report post Posted March 11, 2017 Sorry, I didn't read the section it was in. But he did ask us what we think? Sorry if I misunderstood. It does look good. I have a 3-4 Tandy hide that has the same draping effect. I thought it was because it was thin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sompla Report post Posted March 13, 2017 (edited) On 2017-03-11 at 2:37 PM, bikermutt07 said: Looks good. I would add a few more pockets. On 2017-03-11 at 3:55 PM, Mattsbagger said: I agree with Mutt. Also you can stitch and rivet the straps. I have done that and like the look. Thanks! Wanted to keep it simple the first time around, might add some more pockets if I make another one. On 2017-03-11 at 10:08 PM, kiwican said: Looks good. Is this one for a specific purpose? Thank you! Was planning on using it for both leather work and in the kitchen! On 2017-03-11 at 10:13 PM, YinTx said: Since this is in the show off section, I will say well done! I like the simple design, the double solid rivets, your stitching is nice, and I like the courage to keep the leather in a natural color. I think it will patina very well. I do like hand hammered rivets, the uneven look is a solid statement about it being hand crafted, and not machine made. This veg tan has a lot of drape to it: is it dry milled? YinTx Thank you for your kind words! The anticipated patina is what made me decide on natural colour, as I am not a huge fan of it as is. Not sure if it is dry milled, but the tannery describes the process as: "Upholstery leathers are then processed in a rotating mill by tumbling against each other in order to achieve the desired softness", (step 7/10). And this specific leather is indeed very soft. Edited March 13, 2017 by Sompla Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikermutt07 Report post Posted March 13, 2017 Yeah, I have been known to make the final mistake of adding one more thing. Haha! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sompla Report post Posted March 13, 2017 22 minutes ago, bikermutt07 said: Yeah, I have been known to make the final mistake of adding one more thing. Haha! You live and learn...ideally? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
