Leather working thread

Discussion in 'DIY (Do It Yourself)' started by Grog, Sep 10, 2016.

  1. Dagwood

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    Wanted to make this sheath with limited tools… awl, needles and the knife it would eventually hold cut the leather

    Before stain

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    after

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    Nice work!
     
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    Thanks brother
     
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    I think you’re inspiring me to go look at Hobby Lobby for leather and some basic tools to make WWII style flap holster for my Ruger MKII Govt. Being a southpaw I can never find a holster I like for that pistol, and for the places I tend to take it a cavalry flap type holster will probably do a great job of keeping debris out the pistol.
     
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    im correct handed as well that’s why I learned to make my own sheaths instead buying one for every knife I buy…ever
     
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    Made a belt pouch for a Swiss canteen and cup out of leather scraps. 20220926_172905.jpg
     
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    I tried to make a shoe. I modified a moccasin pattern and added a hard sole. I'm not sure what I am going to do with it yet. I decided I don't like my pattern, so I may scrap it. I just stitched the apron in to check the sizing and didn't get it centered, but I may just start over instead of fixing it. I call it a "Hey Sh!tty". IMG_20221002_201859767.jpg IMG_20221002_235940696.jpg
     
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    I made a purse today. I just made it up as I went, using up some scraps.
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    Getting fancy!!! Nice work sir!
     
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    Thanks, that's mostly shoe scraps I bought from Springfield Leather. Here's a purse I started last night for my grandma. IMG_20221018_004720073.jpg
     
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    Maybe it will upload this time, my service is terrible today. Nope try again.... looks like 8th time did it. IMG_20221018_004759472.jpg
     
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    I made a strap, added a clasp and stitched the edge on the flap. IMG_20221019_190449320.jpg
     
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    ≈800 stitches and 7 hours. Adjustable purse strap for my child.

    ETA: Hand stitched.
     

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    Thats dedication and patience in action!!!
     
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    That's more stitching than I am willing to do.
     
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    Tis the *only* stitching I do. The kid is worth it. ;)
     
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    I cut out 3 sets of stirrup leathers tonight. I'm probably not going to get the fenders done tonight though. IMG_20221118_221441229.jpg
     
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    I have one fender roughed out, I just have to finish it then I can trace the other side. IMG_20221119_152356709.jpg
     
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