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Tobacco cigar holder 01 - タバコシガーホルダー01

Tobacco cigar holder

Do a trail design for new cigar holder for a friend.

タバコシガーホルダー

友人のために新しいシガーホルダーのトレイルデザインを行います。

The original design is just a cross piece, base on feedback from end user it slightly difficult to retrieve a cigar from holder.

The original design have a deep "V" shape and it height is too high relatively to the V valley which make not so user friendlier design .

Hence re design the overall project to be smaller in size and add a thin layer to raise the height and make it easier to retrieve a cigar.

オリジナルのデザインはただのクロスピースで、エンドユーザーからのフィードバックに基づいて、ホルダーから葉巻を取り出すのが少し難しいです。

オリジナルのデザインは深いV字型で、V谷に対して高さが高すぎるため、あまり使いやすいデザインではありません。

したがって、プロジェクト全体のサイズを小さくし、薄い層を追加して高さを上げ、葉巻を取り出しやすくするように再設計します。

Cigar stand without the middle layer, photo provided with courtesy of end user. It also request to reduce height from current 6 cm...

User share issue with this design.

中間層のないシガースタンド、写真はエンドユーザーのご厚意により提供。高さも現状から6センチ下げるよう要求されている…。

この設計でのユーザー共有の問題。

Another angle of view.

別の画角。

Drawing on project.

プロジェクトに基づいて描画します。

On top image is to verify the middle slot opening match each other.

The bottom image is the middle layer cut to size 4.5 cm x 5 cm with line drawn in preparation to punch hole with pickling iron.

This is to help to align pickling iron hole when attached to X piece.

The real challenges is to cut a slot straight line in the mid section.

As this leather is tough and heavy material (buffalo hide) which poses challenges to cut them clean , straight and perpendicular.

Even after several attempt to sharpen cutting tools before use. Try other alternative cutting method but still need to improve.

本当の課題は、中間セクションで直線でスロットを切ることです。

この革は丈夫で重い素材 (バッファロー皮) であるため、きれいに真っ直ぐに垂直にカットするのが困難です。

使用前に刃物を研ぐことを何度か試みた後でも。他の代替切断方法を試してみますが、まだ改善の必要があります。

To make thing easier I have use a white pencil to mark the prickling iron punch mark. As the hole mark are not so easy to distinguish over time.

作業を簡単にするために、白い鉛筆を使用して、チクチクする鉄のパンチマークをマークしました。穴跡は時間が経つと目立ちにくくなります。

As shown the line are mark on the inner side, due to the outer side is not even and difficulty to punch hole with prickling iron.

図のように内側に線が入っていますが、これは外側が平らではなく、トゲゴテで穴を開けるのが難しいためです。

This is to shows tools use for punch hole on project.

Tips:- at the bottom right is a tin of wax mixture to dip the prickling iron tips before punching hole.

This is help ease removal of the prickling iron tools from project.

これは、プロジェクトのパンチ穴に使用するツールを表示するためです。

ヒント: - 右下には、穴を開ける前にチクチクするアイロンの先端を浸すためのワックス混合物の缶があります。

これは、プロジェクトからチクチクする鉄製のツールを簡単に取り除くのに役立ちます。

Use a stitching pony when stitching project.

In this case, a gap between edge of X cross and middle layer edge is about 7 mm.

プロジェクトをステッチする場合は、ステッチポニーを使用します。

この場合、Xクロスのエッジと中層エッジとの隙間は約7mmとなります。

Update 12th March 2022

Add dye to edge of curve layer on project. As try out new dye type on leather work.

This dye is use for fabric material.

Since the edge of this curve layer is "expose" and try this dye out on area.2022 年 3 月 12 日更新

プロジェクト上のカーブレイヤーのエッジに染料を追加します。革製品に新しい染料の種類を試してみてください。

布地素材に使用される染料です。

このカーブレイヤーのエッジは「露出」しているので、この染料をエリア上で試してみてください。

See arrow pointing to edge that need dye apply to it.

染料を適用する必要があるエッジを指す矢印を参照してください。

Can see the difference with and without dye for edge.

Use a sharp pointed awl as dye applicator.

コバの染料ありとなしの違いが分かります。

染料の塗布には鋭利な尖錐を使用してください。

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Repair Shoe of spouse

This is a shoe / slipper repair for both slight wear and tear at heel area ( mainly the worn off is at the edge of heel) .

The brand name of shoe is "Good Arch" manufacture is Taiwan, size 38.

Nail is used to minimize the repair layer from moving. As the area of coverage is very small.

Trim the edge to match the contour.

Compare before and after repair.

After repair try polish the shoe with a chemical liquid.

KENDA FARBEN chemical products for shoes. Starlux. bright finish for open grain leathers. made in Italy.

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Right side of slipper with strap loosen, can see glue mark

Use a punch for marking position to punch with awl tool. Not recommend to use punch tool as the material is not leather material and it looks like sponge material.

Use awl to punch hole thru and needle follows the direction.

This is one way to start tie knot.

Repair done, take note of the thread stitch path.

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Non Leather Project # 9 (Trolley Handle Wrap)

Non Leather Project # 9 (Trolley Handle Wrap)

A friend fold able trolley was available to try out a project using leather of 2.0 mm thickness to wrap around the handle. Prefer a rough surface for better grip surface , user friendlier design and ergonomically.

In this case try out two separate wrap around on same handle of trolley. Since most of the time our hand grip a certain part of the handle hence decided to have two separate wrap material.

Overall view of this project before and after.

Cut a leather of size 15 cm (width) and 8.8 cm (depend on diameter of handle).

One quick way to verify and check is use a scrap leather to confirm length to cut. Wrap leather piece around handle and mark position.

On this example the handle diameter is 2.5 cm and circumference is about 8.8 cm.

Stitch path length is about 15 cm, cut a thread length of about 126 cm (take into consideration of length for cross stitching). Remaining length of about 20 cm on both needle which just right left over.

Details on how to terminate thread for cross stitch.

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Tote Bag # 14 (Canvas/Leather tote bag)

Tote Bag # 14 (Canvas/Leather tote bag)

This tote bag was to try out a mixture of canvas and leather material. The objective is make the bag lighter but strong enough for it intend purpose.

Also explore other way to make a heavy duty handle and try out new idea for inner pocket organizer.

Over all view of finish project of tote bag.

The front and rear is canvas material while the side are leather.

Inside view of bag, with web material as handle.

Inside view where the bottom layer have a piece of leather is sew at bottom.

Partial inside view of one side of bag. It shows how the pocket layer is laid out with respect to other layer.

Do take note, it better to sew all the pocket layer activity

and once it is ready. It is attached to the bag, take note the seam of the canvas is hold the pocket layer for better support.

Tips, the pocket design and shape and size depend on the user needs. Of course the edges of pocket need seam to minimize the raw edge of canvas frail.

Take time to slowly sew the pocket design.

On this design there are three pocket.

As for the bag side, it use a 2.0 mm leather material.

There is seam allowance for the side and bottom. Do note the side are not straight line in this case, this will create a bell like shape. It result is bell like shape and introduce new challenge when doing stitching between the canvas edge to leather edge.

It is better to start stitching from the top to bottom and stop at about mid point of bottom . Start stitching the other top edge and moves along to bottom. The two stitch cross over at one point.

Each person have different method to start and stop stitching base on their preference. You can also do stitching with the inside fold out method.

For this project need to pre-punch stitching hole on the leather material.

Close up view of side wall leather to canvas.

Do take note on position between the canvas meet the leather. Refer to the arrow showing where the canvas and leather meet and start stitching.

Do take note the looping stitching use here. Hence the the thread length to cut is slightly longer.

The challenge here in stitching method is use awl to punch and align the pre-punch hole to match.

The web handle and padding need to properly align and need to check from time to time to minimize movement.

The pad is pre-punch hole so that it match and less alignment issue during stitching.

Step to attached side layer to bag. Do take note the sequence to follow and watch the facing surface direction during this step.

Will recommend to follow the surface facing direction when doing stitching step.

Step to attached the side layer to project.

The use of clip is to secure it while the glue take time to cure. It better to temporary secure the other side with thread so that the alignment is maintain while glue the other side edge.

This is how the pad and strap are attached.

This is how the pad is stitch to web handle.

The real challenge is when attach the pad to canvas ,need to take care the leather pad will move a bit hence need to recheck the position status from time to time.

This due to canvas surface is smooth and flexible compare to leather surface.

Finish project note the handle is sufficient drop length for the arm to hold bag.

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* Note: This is trail use of "Google Translate" application from ENGLISH to JAPANESE, sorry if this translation do not make sense or suitable word or sentence, please do let me know and thank you.

* 注: これは英語から日本語への「Google 翻訳」アプリケーションの試用です。この翻訳が意味をなさない、または適切な単語や文でない場合は、申し訳ありませんが、お知らせください。ありがとうございます。

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Simple pouch

SIMPLE POUCH #1 design

Trying new way of doing stitching for a simple pouch. It is a multiple purpose project using the softer leather material. User can keep their money, store car key and accessories or for certain small mobile phone design.

Verify leather material thickness, it important for correct thickness for use with box stitching.

If too thin (less than 1 mm) it very challenging to do box stitching due to limited thickness punch thread hole with awl.

If too thin there is possible weakness on strength of project.

As the thread is to whole the two edge together.

Estimate length in this project is about 25 cm. You can try longer than 25 cm is possible to meet your need, hence in this design it best cut at 25 cm.

If not mistaken the leather is " crazy horse" type.

It is better to burnish all edge before you proceed to next step.

As it will look neat when finish box stitch.

Do take note to add VT2 button (stud and post) on front side first before stitching (for using press machine to set button). Or unless you have a manual punch for VT2 it can be installed at any time.

A snap fastener (also called press stud, dome fastener, popper, snap or tich) is a pair of interlocking discs, made out of a metal or plastic, commonly used in place of traditional buttons to fasten clothing and for similar purposes.

Draw line in preparation for punch hole mark only, then use the mark position and use awl to piece at angle.

This done for both facing edge.

This is how it is done.

This is how I box stitch to minimize the thread punch thru other thread during stitching process.

One advantage of this box stitching is the pouch is looks and feel wider as the edge are facing each other.

Other stitch method there is a seam allowance to take care. This result in the pouch is slightly narrower.

View of the finish project

View with flap open, the button apply is VT2 type.

This simple pouch can be use to keep money or small mobile phone and etc.

Take note, the button is installed direct to the front, where the post is facing the flesh side.

While stud (sometimes referred to as the ball, is the male component of the snap) is facing outside.

In this case the metal part surface of the post is not covered and it could pose issue for sensitive part can be scratch.

Hence other simple pouch design #2 and #3 have different to overcome this issue.

Rear view of project.

Inside top view of project with flap open.

You notice the side edge is not restrict and hence

the inside pocket look wider.

Compare with saddle stitching the seam at edge occupy certain space and make slightly smaller.

Close up view on the edge.

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You Tube video on box stitch

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

7 Different Ways to Stitch Leather by Hand

7 Sept 2019 Maze Leather (18:32 minutes)

Add some new ways to stitch your leathercraft projects. You can check out a detailed article on steps here: https://mazeleather.com/7-different-w...

Timestamps Below:

Single Stitch 00:30 Z Stitch 03:14 Baseball/V Stitch 06:36

Butt Stitch 08:45 Cross Stitch 11:34 Box Stitch 13:48 French Stitch 16:09

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SIMPLE POUCH #2 design

Update 1 st Dec 2021.

Cut top front edge using round template to create a curve cut line.

It better to burnish this edge after cutting the edge.

Apply burnishing cream to all edge.

Some of the tools required for this project.

In this case I have VT5 button installed on a small strip of leather. The white layer is an interface material to give firmer support to VT5 button.

You have notice it have pre-punch stitching hole before glue to front layer. Since it quite thick when bonded on front layer. Notice is easier to picking iron tool which have pre punch hole.