Members kyrrk Posted May 23, 2018 Members Report Posted May 23, 2018 15 hours ago, karlova said: Wow thank you all for your feedback I am making a backpack for myself because the canvas backpack I had previously (also made by me) was unexpectedly sold and it's gone to Norway LOL the guy wanted it so bad I couldn't resist... so here is the new one being made out of Katahdyn Crazyhorse 3.5 oz - just managed to cut the main parts out and sew the pockets... actually I didn't know I can make such nice pockets before I made these.... LOL I also managed to punch my finger with a harness needle, I didn't know that was even possible cause they're dull... The rivets are made bad intentionally - I screwed up one of them and said "wtf" and banged the soul out of them all. It's going to be mine and I don't really care. :D I will call it "rustic" hahaha the pocket flaps have natural edges so will the main flap! Did you make the patterns yourself? Quote
Members kyrrk Posted May 23, 2018 Members Report Posted May 23, 2018 On 5/22/2018 at 2:18 AM, karlova said: Such a happy day today, I got two shipments - a Katahdyn Crazyhorse side (dry-split to 3.5 oz), another one from BuckleGuy with whole bunch of solid brass hardware and a strap cutter! I have already tried the latter - how could I ever live without it?? It's just a little wooden piece of happiness. Feels like Christmas LOL You buy leather online? Where do you get supply? If you don't mind me asking. Quote
Members battlemunky Posted May 23, 2018 Members Report Posted May 23, 2018 I think your work is great and I am honored to have yet another female that I can learn from on the forum! I don't discriminate, I'll learn from whoever I can. Welcome and thanks for sharing! Quote
Members karlova Posted May 24, 2018 Author Members Report Posted May 24, 2018 4 hours ago, kyrrk said: Did you make the patterns yourself? Yes, sometimes even just by eye, I should become more organized and save them but I can't LOL!! seems so boring! 4 hours ago, kyrrk said: You buy leather online? Where do you get supply? If you don't mind me asking. Yep, online is my only opportunity to get nice leather These hides I get from Acadia Leather, occasionally buy something on Etsy or Ebay but just small stuff (goat or lambskins mostly) 3 hours ago, battlemunky said: I think your work is great and I am honored to have yet another female that I can learn from on the forum! I don't discriminate, I'll learn from whoever I can. Welcome and thanks for sharing! Wow thanks a lot I am still learning myself! Quote Leather Craft Pattern Designer https://www.etsy.com/shop/KarlovaDesign https://karlovadesign.com
Members karlova Posted May 24, 2018 Author Members Report Posted May 24, 2018 Just finished my new backpack, took me 2 days, everything hand stitched lots of rivets, solid brass hardware, veg tan pads, I think I love it :D So far this is the most complicated leather project I've ever done and I thought it would take much more than just two days. Sorry for bad photos, I will take better pics when there's daylight, just can't wait to share! Quote Leather Craft Pattern Designer https://www.etsy.com/shop/KarlovaDesign https://karlovadesign.com
Members karlova Posted May 24, 2018 Author Members Report Posted May 24, 2018 and that was a subtle reminder that rotary cutter is really, really sharp LOL but thanks to constant stitching the skin was too thick to cut through this time. Ouch. Quote Leather Craft Pattern Designer https://www.etsy.com/shop/KarlovaDesign https://karlovadesign.com
Members kyrrk Posted May 24, 2018 Members Report Posted May 24, 2018 3 hours ago, karlova said: Just finished my new backpack, took me 2 days, everything hand stitched lots of rivets, solid brass hardware, veg tan pads, I think I love it :D So far this is the most complicated leather project I've ever done and I thought it would take much more than just two days. Sorry for bad photos, I will take better pics when there's daylight, just can't wait to share! Where did you order this kind of leather? If you dont mind. That has some character in it. Its really cool. Ive been making leather goods more than a year but still I havent made any bags yet. Lol Quote
Members karlova Posted May 24, 2018 Author Members Report Posted May 24, 2018 8 minutes ago, kyrrk said: Where did you order this kind of leather? If you dont mind. That has some character in it. Its really cool. Ive been making leather goods more than a year but still I havent made any bags yet. Lol Thanks!! This is Katahdyn Crazyhorse from Acadia Leather, dry split to 3-3.5 oz. It is pretty similar to Old Town Folklore which I am expecting soon from them to compare, I would say this one is better for small goods it has a pretty firm temper and waxy finish. Making a bag is like diving, you just have to do it once and then you discover it's not as scary as it seems. Just a bit more stitching LOL Quote Leather Craft Pattern Designer https://www.etsy.com/shop/KarlovaDesign https://karlovadesign.com
Members karlova Posted May 24, 2018 Author Members Report Posted May 24, 2018 (edited) I gotta mention that I am so happy to be among all you crazy leather stitchers and to know that I'm not alone in my passion! My friends are a bit tired of me speaking about leather and bags all the time LOL Edited May 24, 2018 by karlova Quote Leather Craft Pattern Designer https://www.etsy.com/shop/KarlovaDesign https://karlovadesign.com
Members AlexFJ Posted May 24, 2018 Members Report Posted May 24, 2018 This backpack seems to be more suitable for man's cave stuff . I like it. However ideal and shining buckles etc. seems to be not too suitable for rustik style, sorry. Maybe "fusion" would be better? Quote
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