leatherwork. projects?

[Dreadhead]

I apologise mods if this is in the wrong section.

been getting intae leathercraft. just recieved two massive boxes of thick veg tanned fae my mate amongst other leathers. have recieved some tools for my birthday.

now all i need are ideas, patterns, templates, tutorials, projects tae help me out with some basics. does anybody have any good online FREE resources i could tap intae?

so far iv just been watching some vids pon tandyleatheruk and searching these forums.

cheers
Hamish

 

[mountainm]

It's addictive! - I make cardboard patterns and see what they look like before I decide to go ahead and make. Some free stuff here:
http://www.sbearstradingpost.com/freepatterns.html

 

[DaveBromley]

try youtube dude there is LOADS of stuff on there!!

Dave

 

[luckylee]

if there is anything that i can ever help you with please don't hesitate to ask mate, also try british blades, there is some great tutorials on there in the leather carft section mate.
you tube there is some stuff on there to bud.
take care.
lee.

 

[mountainm]

if there is anything that i can ever help you with please don't hesitate to ask mate, also try british blades, there is some great tutorials on there in the leather carft section mate.
you tube there is some stuff on there to bud.
take care.
lee.

One question then - When you're putting in a holster for a fire steel do you scrive the leather thinner at the overlap so when it's stitched in you don't get a "bump"?

 

[luckylee]

One question then - When you're putting in a holster for a fire steel do you scrive the leather thinner at the overlap so when it's stitched in you don't get a "bump"?

yes mate, or you can use a thinner leather to achive the same result, or use two welts, and that accomadates it also.
hope that helps mate.
letting all the trade secrets out now mate, lol.

 

[luckylee]

yes mate, or you can use a thinner leather to achive the same result, or use two welts, and that accomadates it also.
hope that helps mate.
letting all the trade secrets out now mate, lol.

i prefer to scive mine, as you still keep the 4 mill leather that wraps around the fire steel, it takes some practice to get it right tho mate, as you want the both sides to be equal if that makes sense, and to taper down.
a head knife is great for this, but needs to be very very sharp to get a nice clean cut.

 

[Dreadhead]

if there is anything that i can ever help you with please don't hesitate to ask mate, also try british blades, there is some great tutorials on there in the leather carft section mate.
you tube there is some stuff on there to bud.
take care.
lee.

thankyou thats very kind. currently sewing up a small possibles pouch with my minimal tools.

heres a wee question that likely has two right answers. for marking my stitching lines is it better tae put a crease in, or an edge groove? iv been using thin leather so just using a fork tae put a crease along the edge. but for thicker leather im thinking a groove may make it much easier?

 

[luckylee]

thankyou thats very kind. currently sewing up a small possibles pouch with my minimal tools.

heres a wee question that likely has two right answers. for marking my stitching lines is it better tae put a crease in, or an edge groove? iv been using thin leather so just using a fork tae put a crease along the edge. but for thicker leather im thinking a groove may make it much easier?

you are right mate, a stitch groover is an invaluble tool, not only does it help to keep you stitches in line, but the main reason for me, is that it beds the stitching down out the way, which helps with the life of tye sheath, as the stitches don't wear away, as when people make sheaths and have the stitching proud, it is only a matter of time with use before the stitches where away, and break, and then you have to start all over again.
take care.
lee.

 

[Dreadhead]

bang on there. lets hope xmas yields more tools!

 

[mountainm]

you are right mate, a stitch groover is an invaluble tool, not only does it help to keep you stitches in line, but the main reason for me, is that it beds the stitching down out the way, which helps with the life of tye sheath, as the stitches don't wear away, as when people make sheaths and have the stitching proud, it is only a matter of time with use before the stitches where away, and break, and then you have to start all over again.
take care.
lee.

+1 on that, Stitch groovers make life so much easier - especially when combined with an overstitcher wheel.