Inform on Leather and Tips #2
During Pandemic time frame, I have been reading on leather craft blog , or any related topic and surf web site, view training video from You Tube of related leather craft and other related topic of interest.
Just to share some interesting points and useful inform (it depend on each individual background experience and skill). Since I am not an expert on leather craft and still in the learning phase as moving forward.
Notice leather craft is very wide scope and require a wide range of skill set for certain project.
Some of the video which are from You Tube shows on each project like tote bag or leather belt as example.
For each type of tote bag design it require different tools, method to use , specific technique required, skill set to create a tote bag project.
Hence there are a number of way to create a tote bag. Share some of tote bag design from You Tube which have certain interesting way in fabricate tote bag on so many type to suit each user needs.
Update on 1st April 2022
https://www.libertyleathergoods.com/leather-working-tools/
Guide to the Leather Working Tools You Need: Beginner & Pro
Leatherworking is an exciting craft to get into. You might be curious what tools you’ll need for different projects or even styles of leather craft. Let’s take a look into all of the leather working tools.
The leather working tools you’ll need, when starting leather craft as a beginner or even with experience can include awls, bevelers, burnishers, cutters, gouges, glues, groovers, mauls, pricking irons, punches, skivers, stamps, sewing items, and a cutting mat. Specifics will depend on the project.
https://www.libertyleathergoods.com/history-of-leather/
The Incredible History of Leather
Leather is an incredible material that has been used throughout history for clothing and tools. The early processes used to make leather, and craft with it, remain very similar to some of those still used today. The history of leather and leather craft has very close ties to people all around the world.
https://www.libertyleathergoods.com/punching-leather/
Leathercrafters may need various tools during their crafting process. I learned that some punching leather tools are essential and can’t be replaced easily while some others can have substitute tools or methods.
Punching leather is a core skill in leathercraft and is done to produce holes, cut edges, cut patterns, and set hardware. Punch tools come in various shapes and sizes based on need and are often struck with a hammer or mallet on a thick, protected surface. Most projects will use leather punching.
Let’s have a look at the different types of leather punching and which tools to use during the process.
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Update on 12th Nov 2020.
Making A Leather Tote Bag / With Top Zip Closure
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlPG4ewqYiY
•24 Aug 2019 Taeyarh Leather (29:43 minutes)
It is a Tote Bag or Shopper Bag that I have wanted to make since the old days. After thinking about how to make it, I decided to zip it up. I didn't want to see anything or spill anything. So I chose a Zipper Bag instead of a Magnetic Bag.
Size : mm
length : 350
Height : 270
Width : 80
Drop : 530
Leather : Embossed Leather 1.5T , Lining : Herringbone style Fabric
#Taeyarh#TaeyarhLeather#Totebag
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++ Note work in progress ++ as I am still learning from other and gather as much inform.. stay tune.
Thank you.
Update on 11th Nov 2020
1) Sewing Machine Problems: The Most Common Issues. By Jack Creeks (28 Feb 2017)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgHxs6ukadM.
2) Sewing machine maintenance Tension. By Man sewing (6 Jun 2016)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSSHUjOsVUw
3) Tips For Sewing Over Multiple Layers Of Fabric Flawlessy -
by Christopher Nejman (11 May 2020 )
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMhYkJchJJQ&t=413s
4) Sewing Machine Thread Tension Adjustment -
by Sherya Fashion (31 Mar 2020)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-n1X1hDAyc
5)Sewing Machine Tension Issues SOLVED. By EverythingEboni
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDClSCtmPgA
Update on 07th Dec 2020
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Making a Simple Leather Belt
•1 Sept 2013 by Ian Atkinson (52:23 minutes)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpEmkRlv1Uo
Buy my patterns and leather goods here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LeodisLeather
► For more information see: http://ianatkinson.net/leather/videos...
This video has been replaced by a newer version which is build along number 9 available from my shop in the link above. The new video includes a 4 hour tutorial video as well as an accompanying PDF pack and includes much more detail and techniques than shown here.
In this video I am making a simple leather belt, there won't be any tooling or other fancy things it's just the basics to get you started! Sometimes people ask about dog collars, remember that's the same thing only shorter and with a D ring riveted onto the back for the lead.
If you'd like some strap end templates try Black River Laser, they have lots of different ones:
► http://www.blackriverlaser.com/
Here is Nigel's video about sewing in belt keepers (no sense in me showing you the same thing!):
► http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffI76U...
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00:00 Intro
03:27 Measuring out a Belt
06:28 Determining the Holes
07:43 Strap Cutting
12.58 Marking and Skiving the Buckle End
19:59 Applying Finishes
22:13 Marking the Tongue
24:31 Bevelling
28:52 Burnishing
35:31 Edge Paints
37:38 Buckle Fitting
41:38 Fitting the Keeper
50:40 Punching the Holes
** note at index 09:24 this tutorial is very interesting as he explain clearly, example on how to use a belt strap cutter tools. He also teach a good technique to cut leather belt using this basic tools.
**note at index 08:20 .He also point out before cutting any leather piece is check both side of leather quality to get good belt project.
** note at index 14:04 this is where he share tips to select the appropriate leather end for buckle side and for the pointed end.
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Making an English Oak Bark Leather Belt 4K
•22 Jan 2017 by Ian Atkinson (13:54 minutes)
► Buy my patterns and leather goods here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LeodisLeather
► For more information see: http://ianatkinson.net/leather/videos...
Would you like to make this belt yourself? If so please purchase build along number 9 from my shop link above which includes a 4 hour tutorial video as well as an accompanying PDF pack.
In this video I am making a simple and traditional belt from English oak bark leather. The leather comes from Britain's last remaining oak bark tannery which is J&FJ Baker in Colyton, Devon (no affiliation).
If you'd like to make your own belts please have a look at my tutorial video:
►https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpEmk...
The video was filmed in 4K using an iPhone 7 as a bit of an experiment!
** note at index 8:25 it show how to stitch belt with stitching pony and other tools to prevent buckle head bending over.
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