Bert03241 Report post Posted December 22, 2021 I have tons of knives and there just in boxes, decided to make a roll for a few of them, eventually all of them.But these old hands with arthritis have a hard time sewing and theres a lot of sewing. I just started on the pockets on one side and find it hard and painful to hand sew. Its gonna take me forever just to make 1 roll. I can't afford a sewing machine just for the few things I make. Oh well guess I'll just have to take my time, maybe in a week or 2 it will be done LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted December 22, 2021 If'n a fella DIDNT have arthritis, that might be a good way ta GIT it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stetson912 Report post Posted December 23, 2021 I'm in the same boat haha. I'd love a machine, but you really need 2. And I don't do production work and can't warrent nor afford the expense. Nonetheless that's a good looking roll. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert03241 Report post Posted December 23, 2021 Thanx, I've been looking at these 100 dollar cobbler machines, that might be worth it if they work LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Report post Posted December 23, 2021 8 hours ago, Bert03241 said: I have tons of knives and there just in boxes, decided to make a roll for a few of them, eventually all of them.But these old hands with arthritis have a hard time sewing and theres a lot of sewing. I just started on the pockets on one side and find it hard and painful to hand sew. Its gonna take me forever just to make 1 roll. I can't afford a sewing machine just for the few things I make. Oh well guess I'll just have to take my time, maybe in a week or 2 it will be done LOL One thing you are doing wrong to start with . . . don't cut off the strip to use for the knives. Just fold over the length you need. Then you can make two stitches . . . one about half way up . . . one at the top . . . that'll hold them. The fold at the bottom won't have to be stitched either. May God bless, Dwight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted December 23, 2021 10 hours ago, Dwight said: One thing you are doing wrong to start with . . . don't cut off the strip to use for the knives. Just fold over the length you need. Then you can make two stitches . . . one about half way up . . . one at the top . . . that'll hold them. The fold at the bottom won't have to be stitched either. May God bless, Dwight Thats how I've done my tool rolls, but with maybe more stitches and occasionally a ready-rivet at the top of each pocket And this reminds me I need to make a tool-roll for my dottir's archaeology tools Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samalan Report post Posted December 23, 2021 14 hours ago, Bert03241 said: Thanx, I've been looking at these 100 dollar cobbler machines, that might be worth it if they work LOL Hundred Dollar cobbler machines I bought one it cost me more than that to go get it because you don't want to ship one of those they are to fragile but good luck on that one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samalan Report post Posted December 23, 2021 19 hours ago, Bert03241 said: I have tons of knives and there just in boxes, decided to make a roll for a few of them, eventually all of them.But these old hands with arthritis have a hard time sewing and theres a lot of sewing. I just started on the pockets on one side and find it hard and painful to hand sew. Its gonna take me forever just to make 1 roll. I can't afford a sewing machine just for the few things I make. Oh well guess I'll just have to take my time, maybe in a week or 2 it will be done LOL Looks good Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert03241 Report post Posted December 24, 2021 19 hours ago, Dwight said: One thing you are doing wrong to start with . . . don't cut off the strip to use for the knives. Just fold over the length you need. Then you can make two stitches . . . one about half way up . . . one at the top . . . that'll hold them. The fold at the bottom won't have to be stitched either. May God bless, Dwight wow never thought of that , thanx will try on the next on Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert03241 Report post Posted December 29, 2021 OK Thax to Dwight's suggestion and someone else mentioned a rivet I find I don't have to sew at allSo here's what I did. Quick and Dirty Knife Roll saved a lot of pain in my fingers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert03241 Report post Posted December 29, 2021 The first one I was doing with all the sewing I ended up taking it to a shop that did sewing and they finished it for me 10bucks couldn't beat that deal. Pic's later. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted December 29, 2021 A. that looks just grand so it does B. A win there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hags Report post Posted December 31, 2021 That looks just fine! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
williambowie Report post Posted January 10, 2022 Hi Bert03241, I appreciate your efforts. You are doing amazing work by hands. However this work can be done so easily and with less time by sewing machine. If you can afford sewing machine in future, you can buy it online from various stores like amazon etc. You can take help by this blog if you wanna get knowledge about latest sewing machines or embroidery machines. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Report post Posted January 10, 2022 35 minutes ago, williambowie said: Hi Bert03241, I appreciate your efforts. You are doing amazing work by hands. However this work can be done so easily and with less time by sewing machine. If you can afford sewing machine in future, you can buy it online from various stores like amazon etc. You can take help by this blog if you wanna get knowledge about latest sewing machines or embroidery machines. Amazon does not have sewing machines that would sew what he needed. And the blog is for quilters and DIY ladies sewing dresses. If you want a leather sewing machine . . . https://www.tolindsewmach.com/ . . . he sells leather sewing machines. May God bless, Dwight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frodo Report post Posted January 11, 2022 I would like to address the sewing machine comments. An old vintage singer 66. They can be found easily at garage sales, FB market place or Craig's list. Will sew 2 pieces of 6oz veg tan. You need a leather needle I suggest a size #21 needle. Here is a Video of a singer 66 I bought and oiled it threaded it and changed the needle I would not pay more than $100.00. Millions were made, they are not rare PLEASE, Excuse the blue fingers. LOL I was dying leather before I did this video singer 66 first run and test - YouTube Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kgg Report post Posted January 11, 2022 45 minutes ago, Frodo said: An old vintage singer 66. I enjoyed the video, to the point. You can't beat old iron made with real metal probably will last forever. Too bad most of the the old iron didn't have some sort of walking foot. kgg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert03241 Report post Posted January 12, 2022 Been looking all over for a 66 seems like their all to expensive or broke and need repair Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kgg Report post Posted January 12, 2022 53 minutes ago, Bert03241 said: Been looking all over for a 66 Another option would be the 3/4 version the Singer 99. kgg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert03241 Report post Posted January 12, 2022 found one of those on ebay for a 100 +sxh seller didn't really describe it very well just said used condition. I'm leary of sellers like that Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert03241 Report post Posted January 12, 2022 found a 99 what thread would I use with it. I'm brand new at machine sewing never had one, no nothing about them. I suppose I'll have a time getting up and running for the first time. any tips Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayEhl Report post Posted January 12, 2022 14 hours ago, Bert03241 said: found a 99 what thread would I use with it. I'm brand new at machine sewing never had one, no nothing about them. I suppose I'll have a time getting up and running for the first time. any tips For tips about specific machines you're best bet is to ask another part of the forum dealing with just leather sewing machines: https://leatherworker.net/forum/forum/50-leather-sewing-machines/ ~JL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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