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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?

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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.

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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.

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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).

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"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.

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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 :red_bandana:

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?  

 

Singer 66, Chi Chi Patcher, Rex 26-188, singer 29k62 , 2-needles

D.C.F.M

 

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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

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For the record, the old saddler that taught me said that starting your stitching from your "background" was a rookie mistake. 

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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

 

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