Members Leather20 Posted August 30, 2020 Members Report Posted August 30, 2020 (edited) This is my first commissioned leather project! It took me 12 hours (not counting drying time). I created the pattern myself, designed spcificlly for an iPhone 11 with an Otter Box Defender Screenless phone case. Anyone have any tips for me to consider in the future? Edited August 30, 2020 by Leather20 Quote
Members Leather20 Posted August 30, 2020 Author Members Report Posted August 30, 2020 I don't know why my pics aren't showing up! Quote
CFM tsunkasapa Posted August 30, 2020 CFM Report Posted August 30, 2020 Nice work. Two things I would suggest. I would use one bigger belt loop on the back. And confine the stitches to JUST the belt loop. Do not start the stitching in the "base" of the project, but rather start 1/2 stitch length from the edge of the loop. Quote Hoka Hey! Today, tomorrow, next week, what does it matter?
Members Alaisiagae Posted August 30, 2020 Members Report Posted August 30, 2020 (edited) It looks pretty good, and I like the basketweaving! I noticed your veining on the scroll stems looks a little odd to me, have you watched this video? It has some nice tips for angling the tool, see at time 7:04. Edited August 30, 2020 by Alaisiagae Quote
Members Leather20 Posted September 1, 2020 Author Members Report Posted September 1, 2020 On 8/30/2020 at 5:21 PM, tsunkasapa said: And confine the stitches to JUST the belt loop. Do not start the stitching in the "base" of the project, but rather start 1/2 stitch length from the edge of the loop. I'm a little confused about what you mean with the stitching, tsunk. I stitched around the entire project because I've got a lining in it and it looked better in my opinion. I stitched over the edges of my belt loops because otherwise you have a higher load on the thread and it's liable to snap (happened to me). Quote
CFM tsunkasapa Posted September 4, 2020 CFM Report Posted September 4, 2020 "I stitched over the edges of my belt loops because otherwise you have a higher load on the thread and it's liable to snap (happened to me)." What were you carrying that put THAT much load on the thread? I've done harness repairs for sled dogs and never had the thread fail. I would look at the thread you are using if that is the case. Quote Hoka Hey! Today, tomorrow, next week, what does it matter?
CFM Frodo Posted September 4, 2020 CFM Report Posted September 4, 2020 25 minutes ago, tsunkasapa said: "I stitched over the edges of my belt loops because otherwise you have a higher load on the thread and it's liable to snap (happened to me)." What were you carrying that put THAT much load on the thread? I've done harness repairs for sled dogs and never had the thread fail. I would look at the thread you are using if that is the case. Learn me sum'n i stitch over my belt loops to keep the edge of the leather from catching on stuff and curling up how do you do yours? Quote Singer 66, Chi Chi Patcher, Rex 26-188, singer 29k62 , 2-needles D.C.F.M
CFM tsunkasapa Posted September 4, 2020 CFM Report Posted September 4, 2020 (edited) I start 1/2 the distance of a stitch (aprox. 1/16-)from the edge. All stitching is confined to the belt loop itself. Never had a curl up, never had a thread fail. YMMV Edited September 4, 2020 by tsunkasapa Quote Hoka Hey! Today, tomorrow, next week, what does it matter?
CFM tsunkasapa Posted September 4, 2020 CFM Report Posted September 4, 2020 For the record, the old saddler that taught me said that starting your stitching from your "background" was a rookie mistake. Quote Hoka Hey! Today, tomorrow, next week, what does it matter?
Members Hildebrand Posted September 4, 2020 Members Report Posted September 4, 2020 I always thought that looked like a likely place for something to catch the thread and potentially cut it allowing the stitches to unravel. Seemed cleaner and safer for the thread to all be on the belt loop. Todd Quote
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