WalterF Report post Posted January 7, 2022 Made a couple watchbands 1st one is Ostrich with Wickett and Craig tan on the inside. The 2nd Is burgundy bridle from Wickett and Craig with a Tan underside. I didn't realize the time that goes into making one. 4 hours per band. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastorBob Report post Posted January 7, 2022 Very nice. I had thought about making some. Still some tools I would need to buy, but wow, 4 hours?? That's a lot of time. I really like the tan one. Great job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WalterF Report post Posted January 9, 2022 On 1/7/2022 at 11:56 AM, PastorBob said: Very nice. I had thought about making some. Still some tools I would need to buy, but wow, 4 hours?? That's a lot of time. I really like the tan one. Great job. Thank you, I agree it shocked me how much time goes into such a small piece. But was a fun project Also an alligator band. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruce H Report post Posted January 10, 2022 Nice!!! Great Job! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tugadude Report post Posted January 10, 2022 I've done a number of watch bands and I have to say they can be difficult. To me, the issue is there is so much work in such a relatively small article that there is nowhere to hide poor execution. Every stitch better be spot-on or it stands out like a sore thumb. So they are challenging to say the least. The other think I've noticed is that it seems to be more difficult to maintain a straight and even line of stitching on heavily textured leather. That is especially noticeable when you use a contrasting color thread. But I have to say there is a feeling of accomplishment when you put it all together. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted January 10, 2022 well done! I would need three pairs of glasses to make those. lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WalterF Report post Posted January 12, 2022 On 1/10/2022 at 7:22 AM, Bruce H said: Nice!!! Great Job! Thank you it was a fun challenge. On 1/10/2022 at 8:10 AM, Tugadude said: I've done a number of watch bands and I have to say they can be difficult. To me, the issue is there is so much work in such a relatively small article that there is nowhere to hide poor execution. Every stitch better be spot-on or it stands out like a sore thumb. So they are challenging to say the least. The other think I've noticed is that it seems to be more difficult to maintain a straight and even line of stitching on heavily textured leather. That is especially noticeable when you use a contrasting color thread. But I have to say there is a feeling of accomplishment when you put it all together. I agree with you 100%. On 1/10/2022 at 10:35 AM, chuck123wapati said: well done! I would need three pairs of glasses to make those. lol Thank you, they do work the eyes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prestige593 Report post Posted January 12, 2022 Tell me about the stitching. What tools and size did you use? Looks great! Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WalterF Report post Posted January 13, 2022 10 hours ago, Prestige593 said: Tell me about the stitching. What tools and size did you use? Looks great! Thanks Thank you, I used Weaver 3mm irons, and size 270 thread from my class 4 sewing machine. Then ran it through wax. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
