Leathercrafting Creations: PYC

[ryder]

super nice, marshall - cool to see some bigger pieces.

[beatle]

Oh - and keep the zipper....the buttons would offset the look

[zissou]

Just sent a silver/black keyhook off to wild style and a card case to riff. Once I get a few more card cases made, I'll start a FS thread...

I switched mine from the rivet to a Chicago screw and am liking the look.

[corter]

and the interior, with a journal slot, 2 card slots underneath, id slot and 2 card slots on the other side (5" tall wallet)

two more:

[Marshall Deming]

Those wallets look pretty thick. If any of your customers need a purse to carry them send em my way. cheers.

[corter]

they're not very thick, but thanks for bringing that up. I've finally designed and started making some satchels:

This one's a small pouch, 4" x 6", inspired by a sailor's pouch I saw up on Cape Cod. It's just enough to fit a phone, small camera and notebook. The shoulder cord is still in the works, it's probably going to be some sort of hand spun and twisted waxed cotton. I've also made it so you can wear it on your belt

and a medium satchel. It's 9" x 7", and I've done a built in, riveted phone pouch on the inside. I'm awaiting hardware for it's shoulder strap, this is another one from my camera pouch.

[zissou]

I like those satchels a lot, corter. I've been wanting to make something like that for my daughter. I wonder if a week is enough time to get it done in time for her birthday

[superscore]

corter, how much is the one with the two tone braid?

[dismalfuture]

damn corter, those satchels are the best I've seen from you. Keep up the good work.

[corter]

I like those satchels a lot, corter. I've been wanting to make something like that for my daughter. I wonder if a week is enough time to get it done in time for her birthday

it's all in the design. I probably spend 4 times as much time designing as I do making my stuff, because I like things really simple and functional (with style, of course). you could totally do it in a week!

what size would you make for her? i have some left over designs i could scan and post if you need help/ideas. looking at old military and sailor's bags helps too, they tended to have the same beliefs of simple functionality. Even if they're in canvas or fabric, you can usually translate em to leather fairly simply.

thanks for the kind words guys! I'm really excited to be doing things like this, and I'm in the middle of designing the large satchel, so I'll post that when it's done .

[chris_n]

love the satchels man! i've actually been working on more of a pouch like your first one, will post pics when done!

[zissou]

Corter- I know what you mean about spending so much time designing. It's so much easier making something the second time around. Thanks for the offer for the designs. I have a few other things I want to incorporate, so I may give a try at one myself.

I am a big fan of simple functionality as well. I wouldn't mind adding a little decoration to my stuff, though...

[ThisSunday]

corter those satchels are great

[zissou]

I need daylight for better photos...

[Marshall Deming]

thats a near perfect response to somebody talkin shit. nice.

lookin good

[zissou]

Thanks. But, who was talking shit?

[ranonranonarat]

corter these are really really amazing. i'd push it out to anybody who was interested.

[ThinFinn]

great work there eric and zissou...

[chris_n]

anyone know where i can get a 1 1/4" metal rectangular strap keeper as seen on the left and right tanner belts:

I've tried tandy but they only have up to 1".

[f50fan]

yeah tandy doesnt really have any for standard belt sizes. looked around but couldnt find any so i got stuck with the leather loop keeper.

[Obbigood]

Just recieved my buckles, so showing wat I have for belt selection.

Leather used is 15oz Veg Tan premium belt. All metal in stainless steel.

Classic Sliver Buckle

Classic Thin Silver Buckle

Brass (non-shiny) Buckle

Roller Buckle

Square Buckle

Oval Plate Buckle

[chris_n]

yeah tandy doesnt really have any for standard belt sizes. looked around but couldnt find any so i got stuck with the leather loop keeper.

i actually found some on ebay made by tandy but not being sold by them?? i emailed the seller to confirm sizes... we'll see i guess.

[ThisSunday]

zissou, i'm broke right now but i'll definitely pick up one of your card cases in a couple of weeks.

[zissou]

No rush, man. I can make them any time... Maybe I should trade for F&E?

[Happy Hooligan]

just picked this up this weekend!

Singer 110W125... Industrial leather sewing machine!

lots more pics and the story on my blog

[chris_n]

wow great pickup. how heavy of a leather can it stitch?

[Happy Hooligan]

wow great pickup. how heavy of a leather can it stitch?

I'm not sure yet... it was made for shoes so I imagine pretty thick.... Maybe I can sew my own re-soles on my boots?!

[chris_n]

awesomeeeee

[zissou]

That would be so much fun to mess around with. I bet it would also be great for sewing canvas and other heavier materials.

[corter]

yea, i'm jealous. I wish i had room for an industrial sewing machine- or any sewing machine. time to look for some studio space i think.