Landfield Report post Posted July 30, 2020 Hi there! I have been interested in leathercraft for some time now but what really got me started was when the country went into lockdown. That was my opportunity to start a new craft and I wasted no time ordering leather and some of the basic tools. I have made some little items which I have hand sewn - have attached first item I made. I also restored a broken old leather messenger bag, having to replace all the stitching since it was rotten. I just made my own punching board out of some scrap leather. Not sure if it is thick enough (8mm) but I had to make a plan since the poly board I was using wasn't suitable and has damaged my awl. I have ordered some stitching chisels, so really looking forward to receiving them! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alaisiagae Report post Posted July 30, 2020 Hello! I'm a beginner at leathercrafting, too. That item you made (a cord organizer for earbuds?) looks very nice, I like the paws. ^_^ That's really cool that you were able to repair that messenger bag! Must have been a lot of stitching, yes? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toxo Report post Posted July 30, 2020 Well done. If it serves the intended purpose it's a winner! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Landfield Report post Posted July 30, 2020 Yes, it keeps my earphones tidy and easy to find. Thank you, I couldn't resist buying a paws stamp. I used saddle stitch and replaced almost all the stitching. Yes, a lot of stitches, good practice! I used a stitching pony which my husband made for me. Thank you Toxo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zuludog Report post Posted July 31, 2020 (edited) Hello Landfield, and welcome to the Forum The pouch is a good start Search YouTube for 'Nigel Armitage - pouches' He has made a series of videos, starting with a simple flat pouch and working up to more complex designs. Also JH Leather; she does most of her sewing with an awl Try using an old magazine as a base for making holes. It is strong enough to support the leather, but soft and yielding enough not to damage awls & stitching chisels -- and it's effectively free. Just replace it when it gets worn Edited July 31, 2020 by zuludog Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwican Report post Posted July 31, 2020 Hello! and welcome to the show, where abouts in Auckland are you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Landfield Report post Posted July 31, 2020 @zuludog thanks, will have a look on YouTube. Going to try out the leather mat I made for punching, otherwise magazine is good idea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Landfield Report post Posted July 31, 2020 10 hours ago, kiwican said: Hello! and welcome to the show, where abouts in Auckland are you? @kiwican thanks, I'm in Onehunga Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
