Members RecoveringA55hole Posted April 27, 2018 Members Report Posted April 27, 2018 Hi guys -- Looking for any constructive criticism on a new item I've been trying to sell on etsy and FB. https://www.etsy.com/Mudbrook/listing/592576762/leather-a5-notebook-cover-ipad-mini?utm_source=Copy&utm_medium=ListingManager&utm_campaign=Share&utm_term=so.lmsm&share_time=1524852265426 I'm open to ideas on putting a cleaner fray free edge on the fabric. I folded the edges on a test piece, didn't look good. Quote
Rockoboy Posted April 27, 2018 Report Posted April 27, 2018 Overall, it looks pretty good to me, but I am wondering about the distance of the stitch-line from the edge and the size of the thread looks quite heavy. What weight leather and thread have you used? Quote Kindest regards Brian "Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you are right" Henry Ford Machines: Singer 201p, Kennedy, Singer 31K20, Singer 66K16 ("boat anchor" condition), Protex TY8B Cylinder Arm (Consew 227r copy), Unbranded Walking Foot (Sailrite LSV-1 copy)
Members RecoveringA55hole Posted April 27, 2018 Author Members Report Posted April 27, 2018 1 hour ago, Rockoboy said: Overall, it looks pretty good to me, but I am wondering about the distance of the stitch-line from the edge and the size of the thread looks quite heavy. What weight leather and thread have you used? Actually, I need to update pictures because the stitch line is now a .150 from the edge. I did not change the thread size.. now that you mention it, I may try a test on a scrap piece. 4-5oz .35 poly thread Quote
Members RecoveringA55hole Posted May 3, 2018 Author Members Report Posted May 3, 2018 Went from 3mm to 5mm on the holes for the stitching, .30 thread Vs. .350. and brought the stitch line to .130" from the edge. I like the results. Quote
Members Tugadude Posted May 3, 2018 Members Report Posted May 3, 2018 Much better! As far as the cloth, did you use the seam tape that you iron in-between the fold? That seems to make my stuff look better although that isn't the issue you're asking about. Personally, I would never run the fabric all the way to the edge. Just begging for it to get torn up. So either hold it back a margin or cover it with a narrow strip of leather. Maybe on another style you could do a leather overlay on the spine and wrap it over the edge a bit? Lots of ways I'm sure to keep the lining looking sharp. Nice work! Quote
Rockoboy Posted May 5, 2018 Report Posted May 5, 2018 Its a little difficult to see exactly because the 2nd pic is smaller and different angle, but from what I can see it looks so much better. I like the cloth interior. Its a nice touch against the rugged look of the leather. Quote Kindest regards Brian "Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you are right" Henry Ford Machines: Singer 201p, Kennedy, Singer 31K20, Singer 66K16 ("boat anchor" condition), Protex TY8B Cylinder Arm (Consew 227r copy), Unbranded Walking Foot (Sailrite LSV-1 copy)
Members karlova Posted May 24, 2018 Members Report Posted May 24, 2018 That's some really nice work here, I love it! Won't provide any criticism, only admiration Quote Leather Craft Pattern Designer https://www.etsy.com/shop/KarlovaDesign https://karlovadesign.com
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