Am I ready to sell some of these watch straps?

[Jholden0]

22 hours ago, LatigoAmigo said:

That's a legitimate concern. The craftsmanship is okay, but the look is not very sophisticated.

Do you mind offering any suggestions on how to make them more "sophisticated?" It would be greatly appreciated.  

[Jholden0]

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[LatigoAmigo]

1 hour ago, Jholden0 said:

Do you mind offering any suggestions on how to make them more "sophisticated?" It would be greatly appreciated.  

First off, my comments are intended to provide you with helpful feedback, so no offence intended.

Since watchstraps are so tiny, everything you do must be "perfect."

• Only use the highest quality leather. Anything less is not your friend.
• Some of the edges look very rough. You want a more finished look.
• The edge finish should not bleed onto the surface of the leather.
• The holes for the buckle's tongue should be clean and uniform.
• Some of the stitching is out of alignment with the edge. 
• Some of the thread is too heavy.
• Exotic leathers can fight with the design.

Hope that helps.  

[Jholden0]

No offense taken.  I wouldn't have asked if I wasn't looking for honest feedback.  There are a few more questions I want to ask in response though.  I only use .45 waxed round poly or linen thread.  I have been unable to find anything smaller. Do you have a suggestion for thread?

 

As to the quality of leather, all of these straps, were made from the following tanneries: Badalassi Carlo,  Walpier, La Perla Azzurra, Horween, Sedgwick, Wicket and Craig and La Bretagna.  I have been told these were decent quality leather tanneries.  What should I use and what should I look for when selecting leather for watch  straps? 

I use only veg tan so I can totally understand the finishing of the edges.  These are kind of inconsistent.  I tend to forget to burnish the keepers and the strap pin bar holes.  However, the edges are not finished other than burnishing.  Some of the leather used is the white waxed "fog"  or "ghost" leather from Walpier.  It is supposed to give the leather a faux rustic look as the finish scratches off with wear to reveal a much more vivid color of leather.  

 

I take no offense to any criticism. I wouldn't even call myself a novice and couldn't even hold a candle to many of the skill sets of members of this forum. I appreciate any advice or criticism you can give.

[Jholden0]

Is this closer to what you meant?  This is one I made Monday.  

[Klara]

Apart from the missing buckle it looks perfect to me. But what does water do to veg tanned watch straps? That would be my main concern.

Actually, not just water, also, and more importantly, sweat. I once made a watch strap from silk - not a good idea...