Members CapnCohen Posted July 25, 2020 Members Report Posted July 25, 2020 A friend hired me to make a guitar strap for his son. He sent me a photo of a sample design, which I used as a rough idea. I used 4/5 oz veg tanned with 2 oz garment leather lining. Hand stitched (man, I am so ready for a sewing machine), antique stained, carved/raised letters and cross. I think I’ll use foam inside lining next time. Quote
Members Retswerb Posted July 25, 2020 Members Report Posted July 25, 2020 Looks great! Sure is a lot of stitching, looks like you handled it nicely. Quote
Members dikman Posted July 26, 2020 Members Report Posted July 26, 2020 For a first strap it looks good. Quote Machines wot I have - Singer 51W59; Singer 331K4; Seiko STH-8BLD; Pfaff 335; CB4500. Chinese shoe patcher; Singer 201K (old hand crank)
CFM chuck123wapati Posted July 26, 2020 CFM Report Posted July 26, 2020 great looking strap!! You might think about wadding material its also called batting for quilting wont break down like foam. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members rleather Posted July 26, 2020 Members Report Posted July 26, 2020 What brand and color antique stain did you use? I use Fiebing's antique saddle tan and med brown. I really like that lighter color. Really nice work! Quote
Members Eric51767 Posted July 30, 2020 Members Report Posted July 30, 2020 (edited) Looks great. I'm ready for a sewing machine too. Hand stitching a 53" belt is no fun! Edited July 30, 2020 by Eric51767 Quote
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