Members Dun Posted January 22, 2019 Author Members Report Posted January 22, 2019 Not stitching the bottom, but folding it around means I could stuff the heck out of this wallet. I like the design but not happy with it just yet Quote
Members Dun Posted January 22, 2019 Author Members Report Posted January 22, 2019 Any advice on getting cleaner back stitching? I thought I was just reversing my stitch angled pull motion but my back stitches are a mess Quote
Members Dun Posted January 30, 2019 Author Members Report Posted January 30, 2019 Still not consistent with my back side stitches being diagonal either Quote
Members Retswerb Posted January 31, 2019 Members Report Posted January 31, 2019 Others here can stitch circles around me, but it looks to me as though there must be something you’re doing that’s not always the same from stitch to stitch - some little over/under difference or needle through the hole in different relation to the threads, etc. Those last 5 stitches have that nice diagonal look to them. I’d suggest punching a couple of long lines in some scrap and really going at it to get the look you want on both sides and then engrain that exact motion into your memory 100%. I like the phone case, that’s a cool way to get a finger ring and still be able to slip the phone into a pocket. Quote
Members Dun Posted January 31, 2019 Author Members Report Posted January 31, 2019 13 hours ago, Retswerb said: Others here can stitch circles around me, but it looks to me as though there must be something you’re doing that’s not always the same from stitch to stitch - some little over/under difference or needle through the hole in different relation to the threads, etc. Those last 5 stitches have that nice diagonal look to them. I’d suggest punching a couple of long lines in some scrap and really going at it to get the look you want on both sides and then engrain that exact motion into your memory 100%. I like the phone case, that’s a cool way to get a finger ring and still be able to slip the phone into a pocket. I really should do more practice. I get turned around once I have to flip a flap or turn a corner that the muscle memory isn't building on it's own. The phone case could of had a much shorter strap it turns out. It doesn't take much at all to create a curve big enough to accommodate a finger. I think a much better leatherworker could have made it 3 layers of very thin leather laminated, like a couple of watch straps next to each other vertically? Quote
Members Tugadude Posted January 31, 2019 Members Report Posted January 31, 2019 I think the look of the black and brown wallet would be improved by going with a closer stitch spacing. To me they are too long and too flat. It is accentuated since the white thread contrasts starkly with the black and brown. Regarding consistency, that is just it, you need to be consistent meaning pulling the threads the same tension along with maintaining proper needle priority. Same motion over and over with the same amount of tug. Sounds easy, but obviously it isn't. We all struggle at times getting the back to look as good as the front. Both Nigel Armitage and Ian Atkinson address that issue in their various youtube videos. Check them out. Quote
Members Dun Posted February 1, 2019 Author Members Report Posted February 1, 2019 (edited) On 1/31/2019 at 1:00 PM, Tugadude said: I think the look of the black and brown wallet would be improved by going with a closer stitch spacing. To me they are too long and too flat. It is accentuated since the white thread contrasts starkly with the black and brown. Regarding consistency, that is just it, you need to be consistent meaning pulling the threads the same tension along with maintaining proper needle priority. Same motion over and over with the same amount of tug. Sounds easy, but obviously it isn't. We all struggle at times getting the back to look as good as the front. Both Nigel Armitage and Ian Atkinson address that issue in their various youtube videos. Check them out. I know I’ve watched their videos before but I’ll have to do a refresher. The stitch spacing is easy enough to fix with a new tool purchase once I get some spare money to throw at it. I will have to re-research pricking iron options. It’s been a while Along with the spacing, I’m assuming I’ll have to change my thread size as well? This has all been with 1mm thread. Edited February 1, 2019 by Dun Quote
Members Tugadude Posted February 2, 2019 Members Report Posted February 2, 2019 1.0 mm thread is somewhat large for most small items. My sweet spot seems to be 0.8mm for typical wallets, etc. and 0.6 for small items where I want a more refined look or to detract attention from the stitching. On some stuff I want the stitching to be proud, on others I want the item to get the attention. I like .6mm with around 9 spi and 0.8 at 7 spi. Quote
Members Tugadude Posted February 2, 2019 Members Report Posted February 2, 2019 Just took a crappy pic of some items to show variation. The chisels were 2.5 and 3.0 Tandy Craftool diamond type, the black ones. The red thread is 1.0mm and the white is 0.6mm on the natural veg tan and 0.8mm on the razor cover. I think the simulated alligator wallet ( my current daily wallet) is Tandy waxed awl thread, comes in a large spool and is three strand. I actually like it and it is reasonably priced. Bad pic, sorry for that, but hopefully helpful. Quote
Members Tugadude Posted February 2, 2019 Members Report Posted February 2, 2019 This one I thought benefitted from accentuating the thread. It is an iPad cover. Quote
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