Leathercrafting Creations: PYC

[JAW]

Alright, thanks! Anyone here have a suggestions as to what machine to get to be able to go through leather that thick? Need a machine to make bags...

I have an old JUKI LU-563 which is killer. You need a walking foot to sew leather properly and smoothly. You can find old LU-563s on craigslist pretty often, in varying condition, but Consew, singer, brother, pfaff, etc all make industrial walking foot machines that would sew leather. Craigslist is your best bet probably.

[Happy Hooligan]

I've found most of my machines through craigslist, either for direct sale or an ad for an estate sale.

Keep checking it as it changes hourly and sometimes you can find a great deal on one.

[spy]

Alright, thanks! Anyone here have a suggestions as to what machine to get to be able to go through leather that thick? Need a machine to make bags...

You can always handsew your bags too.

I do. It sucks.

[spy]

by the way, Eric. Rob and the girls were telling me about how you had to pose on the bed to take the pictures with the wristbands. Lol.

Also, purse

Horsehide, non functional buckle, solid brass everything. Handsewn.

[corter]

lots of pictures- made some bifolds up this week with fabric linings. Way different than what I usually do, but I love dying leather so it was nice to use that for a change.

[corter]

also made up a whole bunch of these

[Happy Hooligan]

Corter, lovely stuff....

does the fabric peak out between the seam of the leather?

[leeFX]

Duuuude! Loving this. If I carried larger wallets, this would be mine!

Someone kop this, it's already on the CORTER leather BigCartel site... only freaking $90 too!

[niix]

I'm trying to find a good source for "practice" leather for attempting small wallets/card holders and leather straps which would be good for practicing braids on. Any tips on decent sources online?

[hollowsleather]

@niix, if you have a Tandy shop locally, that's the best bet for sure. They all have scrap bins to dig through for practice materials. They also sell remnant packs online, but I'm not sure what to expect from those.

[corter]

Corter, lovely stuff....

does the fabric peak out between the seam of the leather?

thanks! you can see the fabric layer just like you can see the the leather layers if thats what you mean- but it doesn't extend past and its not a raw edge.

[lazybum]

Didn't accomplish much the past week

Made this for a fella who wanted a staff card lanyard where the strap can be opened. Kind of a prototype design, thought out from scratch.

Basically you thread the free end of the strap through the slot on the flap, loop that end around the concho, and button up the flap to secure.

Might be a little confusing, more explanation pics on my blog.

Then there is this coin pouch finished just a couple of days ago.

[scasi]

Some Native Work

[niix]

@niix, if you have a Tandy shop locally, that's the best bet for sure. They all have scrap bins to dig through for practice materials. They also sell remnant packs online, but I'm not sure what to expect from those.

A+ advice, I found that there is one only a few blocks from me. This is going to make things so much easier.

rep+

[Bash]

Slim Belt I just finished with Stainless Steel hardware

[corter]

I'm using some hand dyed indigo, woven cotton selvedge fabric from around 1960 for a bifold, figured I'd post a picture before it's inside the wallet- really beautiful stuff

[call_me_diamond]

Corter that color is stunning. Are you finding all of these vintage fabrics locally?

bought a cheap lacemaker today, tested it out in making a wallet reign.

[corter]

thanks dude! Most of my fabrics and leather I get locally, and grain bags and stuff are flea market/ebay bulk finds. The indigo fabric was an internet find, I don't usually ebay or etsy but this lady had so many beautiful fabrics I had to get a couple. It was 10 times more beautiful when I got it in, really going to be hard to use it all up and not have it waiting for a project!

[niix]

Went by my local Tandy for the first time today and I must say I am hooked. I have to wait for my next check to go in there and drop some coin.

Any advice on some MUST HAVE tools?

[corter]

must have tools are awl, edge beveler and overstitch wheel, then lace and needles for supplies. grab a ruler, cutting board and exacto (I like #2's) and you can make lots of different projects.

[corporalclegg]

groovers can be pretty helpful too

[lazybum]

Yeah a stitching groover or a creaser will help a lot in your sewing. Not really necessary but an edge beveler will help make your edges nicer too.

Suede inlay purse for a friend that I finished yesterday. Took a good 4 days worth of work

Kind of have a western look to it doesn't it?

[TheBlackGoat]

check out this asshole on etsy, can you believe the nerve of this guy!!!!!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/Hermione906

[Bash]

Made a quick trip to Tandy today to pick up some leather from the scrap bin for my first attempt at hand stitching. I decided to make a card holder. All in all it was very fun, but there's so much to learn and practice. I used a diamond awl 4 prong tool. I'm not sure I like how the holes turned out, but I'm guessing it's due to my lack of experience. I am open to any tips and techniques that you guys use.

[t.wayne]

check out this asshole on etsy, can you believe the nerve of this guy!!!!!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/Hermione906

yeah, that's pretty crazy. no doubt it can be challenging to be completely original when designing wallets and the like, but that's pretty much a direct rip-off of makr. even his logo looks similar. bummer.

[hollowsleather]

check out this asshole on etsy, can you believe the nerve of this guy!!!!!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/Hermione906

At least he didn't call himself "mker"...

[corter]

he's been in business for a couple years now ripping makr off.

http://www.voodoostudioshop.com/

that's the website. does the laser engraving and everything, even does shell cordovan, for half the price. kinda sucks there's really nothing thawt can be done- except not supporting him.

[TheBlackGoat]

We all draw on the forum from our "leather heros" ..... but there is a difference. This is a no thought knock off!!!!... makr is a ARTIST in my opinion. His designs are completely original. And this kind of stuff makes me so mad!!!! Be original for christs sake!!!! At my job I deal with bung holes like this on a daily basis! "Can you copy this at put my logo on it?" ....every damn day!!!! Sorry had to vent.....

[lazybum]

We all draw on the forum from our "leather heros" ..... but there is a difference. This is a no thought knock off!!!!... makr is a ARTIST in my opinion. His designs are completely original. And this kind of stuff makes me so mad!!!! Be original for christs sake!!!! At my job I deal with bung holes like this on a daily basis! "Can you copy this at put my logo on it?" ....every damn day!!!! Sorry had to vent.....

I was never a fan of makr's wallet designs (functionality was a question), but I have to agree that such a knock off is unacceptable. If you are making 1 or 2 for fun or practice thats fine, but its just wrong to copy the entire catalog 1 to 1 and make a buisness out of it.

The funny thing is how he says

This wallet is built on the ideas and pattern from our iPad case, but have a flap closure and a receiving strap instead

[zissou]

Apparently, Makr has known about it for a while. On top of the copied designs, it's actually all made in China and drop shipped.