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Second Pouch For the Kid
- BrokenolMarine
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Second Pouch For the Kid
I made a pouch earlier for the daughter in Southern OK to carry her epi-pen. It turned out okay. I learned new techniques to make the pouch, made mistakes, and it still didn't get tossed. She liked it.
So, I told her I would make a second pouch, but this time in Veg Tanned leather that can be carved and tooled to be "pretty" which I like to do. She said she could use a dressy pouch. I won't do a complete build along thread, step by step, as there didn't seem to be too much interest in the last, and if you want step by step, it's the same as the last, MINUS the mistakes. Hopefully.
But, I cut out the veg tanned leather and have tooled the main body, with basketweave. Slow and steady. Then added trim around the edges to hide the fade. That blank center area is the BACK which will ride against her hip when the pouch is folded and hung from the d-rings on a lanyard. Didn't want to tool that area as it would attract dirt and grime.
Flipped the panel and made the relief cuts on the back so I can fold the leather without cracking it when we get to that point.
I cut the strap for the D-Rings and tooled a Serpentine pattern down the center. Fancy.
Then squared the ends, and cut the strap in half so I had two, and burnished the edges, folded and glued with the d-rings in place.
My leather work bench is growing. We added a second LED spotlight to eliminate the shadows when carving. Big Difference. The lights come from Hobby Lobby. Very nice.
So, I told her I would make a second pouch, but this time in Veg Tanned leather that can be carved and tooled to be "pretty" which I like to do. She said she could use a dressy pouch. I won't do a complete build along thread, step by step, as there didn't seem to be too much interest in the last, and if you want step by step, it's the same as the last, MINUS the mistakes. Hopefully.
But, I cut out the veg tanned leather and have tooled the main body, with basketweave. Slow and steady. Then added trim around the edges to hide the fade. That blank center area is the BACK which will ride against her hip when the pouch is folded and hung from the d-rings on a lanyard. Didn't want to tool that area as it would attract dirt and grime.
Flipped the panel and made the relief cuts on the back so I can fold the leather without cracking it when we get to that point.
I cut the strap for the D-Rings and tooled a Serpentine pattern down the center. Fancy.
Then squared the ends, and cut the strap in half so I had two, and burnished the edges, folded and glued with the d-rings in place.
My leather work bench is growing. We added a second LED spotlight to eliminate the shadows when carving. Big Difference. The lights come from Hobby Lobby. Very nice.
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- BrokenolMarine
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Re: Second Pouch For the Kid
Time to attach the D Rings. I placed them in the appropriate locations and marked that with a thin pencil line down each side. This tells me where they will lay on the back of the pouch and will aide in placement once they have contact cement applied, and WHERE to put the cement on the cut out leather.
I lay the two assemblies aside, and apply a thin layer of contact cement to the indicated area on the form. Then I choose the best side of each of the assemblies and then turn them over and apply contact cement there. Give them about 15 minutes to get tacky and ... VERY carefully, place them. you only get ONE shot at this point. Clamp applied and they are allowed to set for an hour.
I come back out and mark the holes with the pricking fork down both sides of the serpentine accent. Just deep enough to insure I can see it.
Pull the cover off the drill press and drill thru all three layers of leather. Boom, ready to hand sew the assemblies down with a saddle stitch. Since they will be carrying the weight, I sew down the length and back up. Sweet.
Next step it to locate where the snap will go and set the snap. Then, box stitching.
I lay the two assemblies aside, and apply a thin layer of contact cement to the indicated area on the form. Then I choose the best side of each of the assemblies and then turn them over and apply contact cement there. Give them about 15 minutes to get tacky and ... VERY carefully, place them. you only get ONE shot at this point. Clamp applied and they are allowed to set for an hour.
I come back out and mark the holes with the pricking fork down both sides of the serpentine accent. Just deep enough to insure I can see it.
Pull the cover off the drill press and drill thru all three layers of leather. Boom, ready to hand sew the assemblies down with a saddle stitch. Since they will be carrying the weight, I sew down the length and back up. Sweet.
Next step it to locate where the snap will go and set the snap. Then, box stitching.
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Re: Second Pouch For the Kid
Looking good as always. Your stamping and engraving skills seem to get better on each new project.
Keep up the good work.
Muddy Waters68
Keep up the good work.
Muddy Waters68
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- BrokenolMarine
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Re: Second Pouch For the Kid
Well, I got back at it today, and marked the holes with the pricking fork. I drilled the thru holes on the drill press to make them tighter. Then just marked the one on the side with the fork and pushed them thru with the awl. That angle that put them centered. This is the worst part of the entire process, making these dang holes, also the most critical.
Then I tweeked them from the edge and then twisted a pencil in every hole to leave a lead ring marking the entrance. I felt it would make them easier to see. (I was right.)
Before sewing, I determined where I was going to put the snap, and using a punch, I made the hole and set the base of the snap. Now I was good to go on the sewing, the dreaded box stitch.
Okay, let's get started on the sewing... slow and easy so we don't tear out or push a needle thru the leather where it doesn't below. Because I measured and aligned in the hole making process, it all went smoothly.
I used a larger waxed thread, and smaller holes, I think the look is much better on this one.
A side view. You can see the stitching, and the better fit compared to the last pouch.
Now Jess has to decide on the finish. I knocked out some test pieces of leather and swiped them with the four various Watco oils I had on hand. I sent a pic of the results to my daughter. An hour or so later, she came back with her choice. Golden Oak it is. I am going to make a matching leather strap to match the pouch, she just needs to let me know the length she wants. So finish will wait until I get the strap done, I'll finish them both at once.
Watch this space....
Then I tweeked them from the edge and then twisted a pencil in every hole to leave a lead ring marking the entrance. I felt it would make them easier to see. (I was right.)
Before sewing, I determined where I was going to put the snap, and using a punch, I made the hole and set the base of the snap. Now I was good to go on the sewing, the dreaded box stitch.
Okay, let's get started on the sewing... slow and easy so we don't tear out or push a needle thru the leather where it doesn't below. Because I measured and aligned in the hole making process, it all went smoothly.
I used a larger waxed thread, and smaller holes, I think the look is much better on this one.
A side view. You can see the stitching, and the better fit compared to the last pouch.
Now Jess has to decide on the finish. I knocked out some test pieces of leather and swiped them with the four various Watco oils I had on hand. I sent a pic of the results to my daughter. An hour or so later, she came back with her choice. Golden Oak it is. I am going to make a matching leather strap to match the pouch, she just needs to let me know the length she wants. So finish will wait until I get the strap done, I'll finish them both at once.
Watch this space....
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Re: Second Pouch For the Kid
You are really getting good. When are you turning pro?
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- BrokenolMarine
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Re: Second Pouch For the Kid
I'm retired. Turning pro would take the fun out of the hobby.
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You can tell a lot about the character of a man...
by the way he treats those who can do nothing for him.
by the way he treats those who can do nothing for him.
- BrokenolMarine
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Re: Second Pouch For the Kid
Applied the Golden Oak finish to the pouch. Sorry, couldn't wait to finish the strap. I wanted to see the finished pouch. Other than waxing, this is what it will look like.
I think the kid made the right choice. It would have been mine as well. The slight yellow (golden) tint is nice. The finish actually came out very even, the lighter color in the middle is either drying or the lighting. Poor photographer.
I think the kid made the right choice. It would have been mine as well. The slight yellow (golden) tint is nice. The finish actually came out very even, the lighter color in the middle is either drying or the lighting. Poor photographer.
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You can tell a lot about the character of a man...
by the way he treats those who can do nothing for him.
by the way he treats those who can do nothing for him.