How I make a leather strap

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sinner1974

Re: How I make a leather strap

Post by sinner1974 » 23 Jun 2012 17:29

Next, use the diamond shape prong to punch hole for stitching. If you prefer to create smaller hole, use a diamond shape awl instead.

To be continued...

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sinner1974

Re: How I make a leather strap

Post by sinner1974 » 24 Jun 2012 10:07

Next, time for the stitching. I'm using 0.8mm waxed thread for my leather strap. The length of the thread to prepare is about 4 times the length of the stitches you are going to make. For more information about stitching, pls google for saddle stitching.

Practice, practice, practice to make it perfect!

Note: I'm using a DIY stitching pony, just a F clamp with 2 wooden board, total cost $4 from daiso. A stitching pony cost about $100 plus on eBay.

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kokoro84

Re: How I make a leather strap

Post by kokoro84 » 13 Aug 2012 11:46

can i ask, how do u end the stitching? can show me? :oops: :oops: :oops:
sinner1974

Re: How I make a leather strap

Post by sinner1974 » 13 Aug 2012 15:46

kokoro84 wrote:can i ask, how do u end the stitching? can show me? :oops: :oops: :oops:
mei mei a link for you...... if still catch no ball I will post a photo... :)

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showt ... dle-stitch
sinner1974

Re: How I make a leather strap

Post by sinner1974 » 13 Aug 2012 16:03

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Once you finish your stitching, do a back stitch (stitch back about two holes) and cut at about 2mm. Remember the end of the thread must be at the backside (the side where you do not want to be seen). Burn and press it. That's it! ;)

Note: If you are using linen thread, DO NOT burn it! Use glue instead.
kokoro84

Re: How I make a leather strap

Post by kokoro84 » 13 Aug 2012 16:16

y cant burn it? hehehe ;P
sinner1974

Re: How I make a leather strap

Post by sinner1974 » 13 Aug 2012 17:26

kokoro84 wrote:y cant burn it? hehehe ;P
Linen thread will really burn whereas nylon thread will melt :D
kokoro84

Re: How I make a leather strap

Post by kokoro84 » 14 Aug 2012 10:06

orh okie. understand. :)
ahgoh777

Re: How I make a leather strap

Post by ahgoh777 » 25 Nov 2012 15:59

wow. this is impressive man.
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Re: How I make a leather strap

Post by will.iam » 05 Dec 2012 15:00

Nicely done! ;)
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guyvers

Re: How I make a leather strap

Post by guyvers » 31 Dec 2012 15:43

great DIY effort.....!!!
orca.cmtan

Re: How I make a leather strap

Post by orca.cmtan » 01 Jan 2013 22:39

May I ask where do we get the groover and diamond shape prong/ awl?
736cc

Re: How I make a leather strap

Post by 736cc » 17 Apr 2013 17:13

Good information to share!
R-Oak

Re: How I make a leather strap

Post by R-Oak » 23 Apr 2013 00:17

wow !! really nice !!
this is really ... helpfull, i might do a strap one of these day, if i find a leather peice i like
the only thing i dont have is the glue, the 2 tools required to do the stitching ( the fork and the .. forgot the other tool )
i would like to know, how much time it took you your first time ? (aprox)
Watcher

Re: How I make a leather strap

Post by Watcher » 16 Jan 2014 11:15

Kudos to you, awesome hands-on skills there
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Re: How I make a leather strap

Post by cirdec » 19 Jan 2014 08:44

impeccable workmanship.
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Re: How I make a leather strap

Post by Diospada » 19 Jan 2014 10:34

Thanks for sharing!

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bofff

Re: How I make a leather strap

Post by bofff » 07 Feb 2014 02:42

its really amazing , and looks so simple with photos. Any particular typo of leather is best for it?
Astro2212

Re: How I make a leather strap

Post by Astro2212 » 26 Feb 2014 09:26

Nice
albino_ghost

Re: How I make a leather strap

Post by albino_ghost » 26 Feb 2014 15:15

Very Nice.... Where do you usually get your tools/leather in SG?
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