New Leather Crafter

[garypl]

We watched my nephew’s two children over the weekend and the 10 year old wanted to make something out of leather.  So we made a belt out of two layers of 5 oz Russet W&C, with some black pebble grain upholstery leather for accents.  I cut the strips and let him do most of the other work under my supervision (I also sewed it since we had limited time).  I think it turned out pretty well and he was so proud of it!  

Gary

[Simplejack1985]

Looks good

[Sofaspud]

Awesome way to pass the craft on to the next generation. I have done a few projects with my grandkids and it's super rewarding for me and fun for them. 

[farns005]

Great project!  Something he will treasure and experience he will remember.

[HaloJones]

He looks happy with it & that is what matters

[Scoutmom103]

He looks very happy.  It's wonderful to watch children and adults discover the joy in being creative making themselves leather belts.  

[bullmoosepaddles]

I like this a lot. Great way to pass on the craft. My grandfather was a maintenance mechanic for all of my life and most of his. He was the first one to show me how to use a Speedy Stitcher to repair the bib pocket on one of his work aprons.  The grandson will not forget this.  

[zuludog]

Great stuff! Well done to both of you!

[garypl]

Thanks everyone for your kind comments.  I had fun working with him and it is so nice that a youngster is interested in more than tv or video games.  He is moving to Florida soon, so I gues I won’t be doing too many more projects with him.  Will have to figure out where I can find more youngsters to help.

Gary