DanielleC Report post Posted December 28, 2017 I decided to give my husband something handmade for Christmas this year, so of course I thought I'd start an entirely new craft...Here is my first leather project- a custom designed artist case Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MakerUnknown Report post Posted December 28, 2017 Nice! Love the row of Fabers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garypl Report post Posted December 28, 2017 Hi Danielle - welcome to the forum! Nice job for your first project! Please provide details such as type/weight of leather, thread type, finish used. Stitching went off in a couple of spots- might help to scribe a line where you are going to stitch to help keep stitches in line. Look forward to seeing more of your projects! Gary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanielleC Report post Posted December 28, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, garypl said: Hi Danielle - welcome to the forum! Nice job for your first project! Please provide details such as type/weight of leather, thread type, finish used. Stitching went off in a couple of spots- might help to scribe a line where you are going to stitch to help keep stitches in line. Look forward to seeing more of your projects! Gary Thanks! I'll edit the original post to include more info! Yeah, my stitching got a little wonky... i had originally ordered some cheap diamond punches on amazon, but when it came down to it I could not get that sucker to work through both layers- either by user error or just crappy tools... I ended up using my husbands drill press with a 1/16" bit to save time but definitely sacrificed accuracy ***okay I can't edit the original, but I used a 5-6oz buffalo culatta in medium brown from Springfield leather company, with some remnant from Joanne craft section for the pen/pencil holders, waxed linen(I think) thread and finished by sanding and burnishing with saddle soap Edited December 28, 2017 by DanielleC Include more info Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garypl Report post Posted December 29, 2017 Get yourself a nice sewing awl. Chisels are ok for thin leather, but it is very difficult to punch holes clear through thick leather. You can use chisels or pricking tool to mark your stitch line, then make the holes with your awl. Holes will close up after you stitch and will look better! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YinTx Report post Posted December 29, 2017 Outstanding first effort, great design! That for sure will get a lot of use. Look forward to seeing what you come up with next! YinTx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plinkercases Report post Posted December 29, 2017 Excellent design and for first go it is a fine execution... loads of info here about stitching and awls versus irons and scribe versus groove and all stuff like that so read up and experiment and based on your start you will progress quickly and please post as you go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fire88 Report post Posted December 29, 2017 Great job for your first project Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chief Filipino Report post Posted December 29, 2017 I really like the idea you used for the pen holders! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack142 Report post Posted December 29, 2017 good job, I really like the color and the snaps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
