Leather Pouch Restoration

[Handstitched]

G'Day ,

Geez   Some of the restoration  jobs I get ....well,   I look at them  and think , " wouldn't  it be easier just to have a new one made ? "  But I then think about the sentimental   value the owner may have in it, as   it could be a link to someone close to them . It was about 40+ years old, apparently . The old post was replaced with link from a bicycle chain at some point in its hard working life, crude , but effective,  and the rest was bodged up with a few   ' orrible'  looking copper  rivets and a piece of an old bridle, or reins ....I think.  Removing them was a delicate job.  The fob watch case repair was very straight forward.  There were also a few belts  for me to repair. 

The client was very happy  with my work   

Just received a restoration job  on a knife pouch at the weekend, that belonged to another  clients Grandfather. 

Despite their appearance,  I give these types of projects the compassion they deserve  *sobsniff*    

HS 

Edited March 12, 2018 by Handstitched

[bikermutt07]

Great job. First time I have seen a bicycle chain utilized in leather work.

[Deemer]

On 3/12/2018 at 8:09 PM, bikermutt07 said:

Great job. First time I have seen a bicycle chain utilized in leather work.

I never would have thought of it myself, but you can be sure I'm going to steal that idea.

I know I've paid astronomically more to have something repaired than just buying new because the original just meant so much to me. Good to know you made your client happy, probably much happier than they let on.

[Seagrove59]

Very nice, I like the case design as well, something old is new again.

[ComputerDoctor]

It's probably a 'Masterlink,' available at any motorcycle store.

Sam:)