PastorBob Report post Posted July 7, 2021 When I first started in leather, I had a long distance mentor who suggested I practice my carving and stamping on tumbler wraps. To this day, I still like to make these. Here are a few I have made recently. File size limits....here are a couple more Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tugadude Report post Posted July 7, 2021 Very nice! Would like to see how you sewed them too. I made one similar to the top one. In mine I put Fleur de Lis inside every other square to represent St. Louis. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastorBob Report post Posted July 7, 2021 34 minutes ago, Tugadude said: Very nice! Would like to see how you sewed them too. I made one similar to the top one. In mine I put Fleur de Lis inside every other square to represent St. Louis. Thanks! I just use a simple lacing to close the back. Would like to see yours if it is different. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tugadude Report post Posted July 7, 2021 I will post up some photos by tomorrow. I use more of a flat stitch method. Hard to describe, but looks like this... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted July 7, 2021 Those are great guys and would make nice presents and such. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastorBob Report post Posted July 7, 2021 32 minutes ago, Tugadude said: I will post up some photos by tomorrow. I use more of a flat stitch method. Hard to describe, but looks like this... I like that stitch. What thickness of thread are you using? 10 minutes ago, chuck123wapati said: Those are great guys and would make nice presents and such. Thanks Chuck! Have sold some and given some away. These shown are on my Etsy store. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tugadude Report post Posted July 7, 2021 (edited) That photo was just an example I found on the 'net. It looks as though that person used a cord of some sort that was quite thick, maybe 2.0mm? Edit: Here is where I got the picture: https://www.designsponge.com/2012/10/diy-project-leather-cup-jacket.html The instructions say to stitch from one end, then when you get to the opposite end, go ahead and stitch back alongside the first pass, doubling the thread. I think it looks nice. Edited July 7, 2021 by Tugadude Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
knockout Report post Posted July 7, 2021 1 hour ago, PastorBob said: Thanks! I just use a simple lacing to close the back. Would like to see yours if it is different. I would use a thin bungie, or elastic to make it super snug fit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastorBob Report post Posted July 7, 2021 57 minutes ago, knockout said: I would use a thin bungie, or elastic to make it super snug fit. That's a good idea. I lace them before placing on tumbler so it is a press fit. They don't go anywhere. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyAussie Report post Posted July 7, 2021 8 hours ago, knockout said: I would use a thin bungie, or elastic to make it super snug fit. That is what I have been using as it allows for different thicknesses of leather as well as different size bottles and cans. 2mm and I get it 100 metre rolls. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastorBob Report post Posted July 8, 2021 those look awesome! Thanks for sharing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spacedog Report post Posted July 8, 2021 Nice work PastorBob. I will have to try making some of these. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastorBob Report post Posted July 8, 2021 1 hour ago, spacedog said: Nice work PastorBob. I will have to try making some of these. Let me know if you want a pattern. These are fitted to the Ozark Trail 20 oz. tumblers sold by WM. I sell the tumblers with the wrap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
