Some of my Watch Straps (Pic Heavy)

[iWERKS]

Hello Everyone!

I started making watch straps a few years ago in an effort to save some money. Turned out I quite enjoy cutting, slicing, stabbing, & poking leather. I'm always looking to improve therefore don't hold back on your criticism or tips.

This is my attempt on a padded watch strap. Could you some more padding. The stitching has since flatted out after wearing it for a few weeks.

This was the same leather as above.

This one was made out of the flesh side of a guitar strap. Ended up not liking the fuzzy look so I rubbed some beeswax over it. I like the finish but one of my stitch lines were a bit off.

Don't know if it was the type of leather I'm using but the stitching on this one came out a lot more angular even though I'm stitching the exact same way. Lesson on this one, give the stitches a tap with a mallet to flatten out the stitch. I also tapered the tail end of the strap so it's thinner and less bulky looking.

Found a huge piece of this leather in the clearance section for $25. Picked up a bottle of dark brown antiquing gel and played around.

This one, I call my FAMMO strap (Faux Ammo Strap). Lots of strap makers making straps out of old WW2 ammo pouches. I tried to mimic these ammo straps by using plain veg tan leather and antiquing gel. Lesson on this one was adding a groove between the stitch and the edge of the leather really cleans it up and makes it look finished.

Group shot!

 

Can't keep making watch straps right? My first attempt at a leather knife sheath. 

 

 

[dfrensdorff]

Very nice work!  As well, nice photography!

[iWERKS]

Thanks!

[Joseph1836]

Were do you buy your hardware....... Looks good 

[iWERKS]

On 4/27/2018 at 5:06 PM, Joseph1836 said:

Were do you buy your hardware....... Looks good 

Thanks. The buckles are off some old straps I had previously purchased from panatime.com. I am hunting for some more unique buckles for a reasonable price like this one

https://www.toxicnatos.com/products/aegir-roller-buckles-one-off