CFM Hardrada Posted February 5, 2021 CFM Report Posted February 5, 2021 (edited) I'd try attaching the strap more towards the edge, way away from the journal area: few things more vexing than a trying to write over a lump. I think you nailed it in the first one of your series. Edited February 5, 2021 by Hardrada Quote
Members JayEhl Posted February 5, 2021 Members Report Posted February 5, 2021 I like the design and layout but am confused at what @Hardrada said about the strap. @Hardrada are you talking about the strap that keeps it together or the strap bit that keeps the pen? I have to agree about the "writing over a lump" but thought the pen loop in the middle would be more annoying than the other strap. Probably just me and please consider my words with a grain of salt. I've not assembled a journal cover. I should restate that. I'm in the middle of two but the hand stitching needs more practice and was frustrating so they're on hold for right now. (secretly looking to buy a sewing machine) Quote
Members Loudcherokee Posted February 6, 2021 Author Members Report Posted February 6, 2021 6 hours ago, JayEhl said: I like the design and layout but am confused at what @Hardrada said about the strap. @Hardrada are you talking about the strap that keeps it together or the strap bit that keeps the pen? I have to agree about the "writing over a lump" but thought the pen loop in the middle would be more annoying than the other strap. Probably just me and please consider my words with a grain of salt. I've not assembled a journal cover. I should restate that. I'm in the middle of two but the hand stitching needs more practice and was frustrating so they're on hold for right now. (secretly looking to buy a sewing machine) I don't know that the strap would be an issue honestly with this thickness of leather and also the journal backing being somewhat thick. Not sure you would feel it. As for the pen loop, yes I suppose that could get in the way. Didnt really think about that. I may move it to the edge on future renditions, or maybe even at the top of the journal. I agree about the hand stitching. I want a machine too and plan to get one, but will likely keep sewing small projects like this by hand. But I don't know that I will ever stitch a belt by hand again. THAT was a workout, and I believe my hands are still sore from that lol. Hand stitching the first two were a pain, mostly because I used thread that wasn't meant for hand stitching. I used Ritza Tiger on the third, and it went much smoother. LC Quote
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