First leatherworking project

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NorthernRanger
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First leatherworking project

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I wanted to make a small pouch as my first "foray" into leatherworking. I couldn't find a design I thought I could make, so I decided to draw my own, similar to a drawstring pouch. Peter Remling was kind enough to send a ton of leather and tools, so I had some good materials to start with.

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I cut the leather with the scissors, and punched holes for stitching around the edge.
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The stitching was very rough, I intended to stitch the pouch inside out, then pull it out.
http://imgur.com/T9AdxfA

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I had some thick square lace from some old boots, and used it to create a drawstring close on the top, and a loop to secure the flap over the top. This worked a lot better than I expected it to. The round "Celtic beast" decoration was also from Peter.
http://imgur.com/nFPzIT5

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I could have done better on the stitching, but I am pleased with my final result, I have room to improve my leatherworking skill.
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Elleth
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Re: First leatherworking project

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That's a great start - it looks a lot better than my first attempts! :)

If you can bear to do it, may I recommend taking out the existing stitch between the front and the back and resewing it with a saddle stitch?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLa3ehDCUi0

You'll find it makes a much tighter, stronger seal and I think you'll be much happier with it.

Great start!
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NorthernRanger
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Re: First leatherworking project

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Elleth wrote:
If you can bear to do it, may I recommend taking out the existing stitch between the front and the back and resewing it with a saddle stitch?
That does look cleaner and nicer, if I find more time, I might try it.
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Peter Remling
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Re: First leatherworking project

Post by Peter Remling »

Nice job. If you follow Elleth's suggestion, you won't have open seams showing on the sides once you turn it right side out.

Very good first project.
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