Leathercrafting Creations: PYC

[corter]

[thecolosseum]

thanks for the info guys...Corter those Guitar picks are pretty cool...can you order leather directly from horween for none industrial production uses or do they only sell tot he big guys

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[corter]

I order from them often, they'll sell you one hide or 200- whatever you'd like. expect a wait and spotty communication though, they're always super busy when im emailing them

Edited November 22, 2011 by corter

[call_me_diamond]

My wife asked me if i could use some scrap I had laying around to make her something. I Used some 4-5 Oz tandy veg tan and scrap beaver fur to make this.

[lazybum]

^cool looking bag

Is the hardware solid brass? Been looking for chains and snaps hooks like that in solid brass.

Little case I made last week

Short wallet

Edited November 23, 2011 by lazybum

[TheBlackGoat]

Thank god!!!!! I have been going through pyc withdrawals! Cool guitar pics Mr corter! !!

[JAW]

thanks for the info guys...Corter those Guitar picks are pretty cool...can you order leather directly from horween for none industrial production uses or do they only sell tot he big guys

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For Chromexcel I would go through Maverick, they ship same day, and they have tons of stock on hand. Horween can take a loooong time to ship your stuff. I ordered a couple shells from horween one time and they didn't ship for like a month and a half. They just have a super small sales staff and a very large customer base. Ive had great luck with maverick for certain things, super nice people, and always some great deals on cxl seconds and stuff.

[corter]

Haha, I ordered a hide of chromexcel from Horween in July and just got it last week! They had to tan it up and it was worth the wait but a long wait if you're not ready for it.

[corter]

First time using this stitch and not sure what it's called, so it's not perfect. Black chromexcel outside with black stitching, dyed and oiled interior with white stitching.

[aspanol]

Just got a couple of bi-folds done up. Black veg tan,orange inner and cream thread.

Edited November 26, 2011 by aspanol

[call_me_diamond]

second attempt at a long wallet. Stitching is so sloppy

[raWorkshop]

It still looks good! Keeping a very consistent pattern of every sub-movement in your stitch is pretty important, it might help to write out a sequence, stick to it and adjust it to your liking.

[TheBlackGoat]

second attempt at a long wallet. Stitching is so sloppy

Looks good dude! Stitching is a crazy thing! Takes time to get it right.

If that's your 2nd wallet long wallet I would wear it with pride!

[zissou]

Lots of great stuff on this thread. Corter, you're on fire! I love the new designs and dyed leather.

Simon- I like the maker's mark very much. I just today bought a table made in Denmark, and I think you got the font just right. I'm thinking of having one made, myself.

I need some thread advice. I usually use waxed linen, but I want to switch to thinner thread for wallets. All of the thinner linen thread that I've tried breaks so easily. If any of you would care to share the type of thread you use, and a link to an online shop you like, it would be much appreciated.

[hollowsleather]

My favorite after trying many different threads is still the Tandy 'sewing awl' thread (made to refill those nasty lockstitch awls).

http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/en-usd/search/searchresults/1205-036.aspx

It's finer, thinner, and less waxy than the other Tandy/Tejas stuff, and it's really strong and abrasion resistant. It looks nicer with smaller stitches.

Wish they had more color choices, but oh well.

[JoeySullivan]

Seiwa thread is my favorite. Super strong, just the right amount of wax, gives great finish. It has a flat sharp, which could be pretty disturbing when you aren't familiar with. Brettuns village thread gross are great and cheap. Tandy sinew works just fine.

[TheBlackGoat]

I too am a big fan of siewa thread.....but its crazy expensive.but I dig that its flat so it lays in the hole like sinew giving a exaggerated staggered look that I really love.

When it comes to thread it really depends on your awl size.

[simontuntelder]

I like the roping look of the sewing awl thread, but it feels horrible to me. I guess I just like using linen.

I only use Barbour linen thread (and I have a couple of polyester ones too), and I'm quite satisfied with it. I have been thinking about switching to a German brand, that I just recently discovered, but the name escapes me.

SEIWA thread is also quite good. But too damn expensive. And polyester if I remember correctly.

Thank you very much, Zissou. That table will serve you well, because Denmark used to make some of the best furniture.

[Ambivalence]

My friend made this bag for himself. just sharing to you guys if im not wrong.. he is using the royal meadow leather from tandyleather

Edited November 30, 2011 by Ambivalence

[corter]

white leather and tan bifold

[corter]

Got a used 5D, it's really nice to have usable high ISO! today I finished up an order for a company that wanted some bifolds. Three colorways of the bifold I do with their branding in a heat brand, two are lined with antique/vintage fabric. I'm really happy with these, I switched stitching styles a few weeks ago and I'm finally getting the hang of the new style.

Edited December 1, 2011 by corter

[corter]

played around with some scrap last night (not the neatest work I've done). I carved the design with a wood block tool, fabric lining is a vintage grain sack.

Edited December 2, 2011 by corter

[simontuntelder]

Have you hired some help or are your hands bleeding?

Well done, Corter

[marineabilly]

My latest creation for a friend.

[TheBlackGoat]

Well done marine!

Cool stud work! !!

Your stitching is looking better with every post!

What kinda leather are you using?

Btw!!!! I never thanked you for the buckles

...they are so cool. I am saving them for a cool project in the near future

[lazybum]

Couple of stuff that I managed to cram out during my free time

D ring buckle case

Custom billfold

[corter]

Have you hired some help or are your hands bleeding?

Well done, Corter

Haha, thanks! No help, just 12 hour days 6 days a week. Started alternating sewing/cutting days which helps, and started using a 4 prong diamond fork for some things which cuts down on 75% of my awl use which also helps. Hands are bleeding some days, Badger Balm helps!

[lwkeung]

wow these are beautiful.

i would like to make a bifold wallet out of the natural tan leather.

what are some "must have" equipment? are there any wallet blueprints or tutorials online?

thanks!

[thecolosseum]

Got some new tools,got some new string, got some tips for a better technique and Im off...basic wallet design been working for the bast two days made two more that are different the ones pictured are the exact same. hope sufu likes.

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[TheBlackGoat]

lazybum, you kill me with every post dude! great stuff!

been awhile since i have posted anything....thought this one came out pretty cool. black shell cordovan and black bridle wallet , with light brown sinew stitch. i also did floating pockets on this one.