bikermutt07 Posted January 3, 2018 Report Posted January 3, 2018 18 minutes ago, AlexMayer said: What does "seconds" mean? Not premium first run. Like not A grade. Now that I think of it, they do have a few colors of the horse butts listed as first run. The butt strips are only about 3 square feet. About a square meter, only long and slender. You can buy them for about 18 dollars a piece. Great for wallets. Here is one in burgundy. Quote I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with. Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day. From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Members AlexMayer Posted January 5, 2018 Author Members Report Posted January 5, 2018 On 03.01.2018 at 4:05 PM, bikermutt07 said: Not premium first run. Like not A grade. Now that I think of it, they do have a few colors of the horse butts listed as first run. Thanks for explanation. Will explore this store for sure! On 03.01.2018 at 4:05 PM, bikermutt07 said: Here is one in burgundy. Nice color! Quote Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderandreev7963
Members AlexMayer Posted January 5, 2018 Author Members Report Posted January 5, 2018 Hi everyone, couple of months ago made this one "for fun". I saw similar wallet in instagram and wanted to repeat it to evaluate this concept. Made from veg tanned leather 4-5oz. Fiebings leather dye. YKK zipper. 0.5 mm thread Occured to be quite spacious- can store up to 20 cards + cash and also 1 USB flash drive. However a bit large to wear in front pocket. Quote Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderandreev7963
Members AlexMayer Posted January 9, 2018 Author Members Report Posted January 9, 2018 Somwhere a year ago I made two bags for mom and wife. Shopper bag from crazy horse leather. They use it every day and not only for sshopping (can't help noticing that I'm happy about it) as this more than words shows that this formfactor is very comfortable. this one is my mom's: Quote Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderandreev7963
Members JMcC Posted January 9, 2018 Members Report Posted January 9, 2018 Great work on all your projects Alex! I am always amused when I see people with backpacks. There are two straps but no one uses both...only one. Maybe make back packs with only one strap? Quote
Members AlexMayer Posted January 9, 2018 Author Members Report Posted January 9, 2018 2 hours ago, JMcC said: Great work on all your projects Alex! I am always amused when I see people with backpacks. There are two straps but no one uses both...only one. Maybe make back packs with only one strap? Thank you . you are right! 90% of the time I use only one strap. it is really bad habbit as it does harm for back. I only use two straps when I fully load my backpack. I've never thought of making backpack with one strap, but this needed to be considered. Quote Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderandreev7963
Members Dun Posted January 9, 2018 Members Report Posted January 9, 2018 5 hours ago, AlexMayer said: Thank you . you are right! 90% of the time I use only one strap. it is really bad habbit as it does harm for back. I only use two straps when I fully load my backpack. I've never thought of making backpack with one strap, but this needed to be considered. All very nice looking products! And all so well done with different patterns on the first try? Impressive. I also don't use both straps on a back pack but that is usually cause I don't like how warm they are. I've been wondering about that 3d vented foam stuff combined with leather. Quote
Members AlexMayer Posted January 10, 2018 Author Members Report Posted January 10, 2018 (edited) 12 hours ago, Dun said: All very nice looking products! thanks for positive feedback! 12 hours ago, Dun said: And all so well done with different patterns on the first try? not at all, to my regret. not all 100% of works are worth sharing. Unsuccessful experiments do not go to trash - I keep them as reminder of how not to do next time. 12 hours ago, Dun said: I've been wondering about that 3d vented foam stuff combined with leather. At the moment that is something from another league for me. Edited January 10, 2018 by AlexMayer Quote Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderandreev7963
Members AlexMayer Posted January 10, 2018 Author Members Report Posted January 10, 2018 as an experiment made a braided keychain from waxed shoe-lace. In spite of simplisity and cheapness it occured to be quite convenient. It is comfortable to hold it and it does not hamper in front pocket. Quote Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderandreev7963
Members JMcC Posted January 10, 2018 Members Report Posted January 10, 2018 That is cool...I need to learn braiding to add another dimension to my work. Quote
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