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Re: How I make a leather strap
Posted: 23 Jun 2012 17:29
by sinner1974
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...
Re: How I make a leather strap
Posted: 24 Jun 2012 10:07
by sinner1974
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.
Re: How I make a leather strap
Posted: 13 Aug 2012 11:46
by kokoro84
Re: How I make a leather strap
Posted: 13 Aug 2012 15:46
by sinner1974
mei mei a link for you...... if still catch no ball I will post a photo...
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showt ... dle-stitch
Re: How I make a leather strap
Posted: 13 Aug 2012 16:03
by sinner1974
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.
Re: How I make a leather strap
Posted: 13 Aug 2012 16:16
by kokoro84
y cant burn it? hehehe ;P
Re: How I make a leather strap
Posted: 13 Aug 2012 17:26
by sinner1974
kokoro84 wrote:y cant burn it? hehehe ;P
Linen thread will really burn whereas nylon thread will melt
Re: How I make a leather strap
Posted: 14 Aug 2012 10:06
by kokoro84
orh okie. understand.
Re: How I make a leather strap
Posted: 25 Nov 2012 15:59
by ahgoh777
wow. this is impressive man.
Re: How I make a leather strap
Posted: 05 Dec 2012 15:00
by will.iam
Nicely done!
Re: How I make a leather strap
Posted: 31 Dec 2012 15:43
by guyvers
great DIY effort.....!!!
Re: How I make a leather strap
Posted: 01 Jan 2013 22:39
by orca.cmtan
May I ask where do we get the groover and diamond shape prong/ awl?
Re: How I make a leather strap
Posted: 17 Apr 2013 17:13
by 736cc
Good information to share!
Re: How I make a leather strap
Posted: 23 Apr 2013 00:17
by R-Oak
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)
Re: How I make a leather strap
Posted: 16 Jan 2014 11:15
by Watcher
Kudos to you, awesome hands-on skills there
Re: How I make a leather strap
Posted: 19 Jan 2014 08:44
by cirdec
impeccable workmanship.
Re: How I make a leather strap
Posted: 19 Jan 2014 10:34
by Diospada
Thanks for sharing!
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Re: How I make a leather strap
Posted: 07 Feb 2014 02:42
by bofff
its really amazing , and looks so simple with photos. Any particular typo of leather is best for it?
Re: How I make a leather strap
Posted: 26 Feb 2014 09:26
by Astro2212
Nice
Re: How I make a leather strap
Posted: 26 Feb 2014 15:15
by albino_ghost
Very Nice.... Where do you usually get your tools/leather in SG?
