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As someone with only an outsider understanding of leatherworking, I'm curious how someone would stitch something like this: http://www.etsy.com/listing/75307935/hand-stitched-light-brown-leather-camera I don't mean specifically how to duplicate this exact case, but more in general how you would go about stitching the sides of a case like this to the bottom. It just seems very difficult with the type of (relatively) thick leather you'd need to make a sturdy case. e: Obviously I'm not expecting a step by step tutorial or anything, but anything you guys can point me to would be great. Examples or whatnot. some kinda jackal fucked around with this message at 06:07 on Jul 10, 2012 |
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Jul 10, 2012 05:51
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That explains it perfectly, thanks very much for the detail  I'm only toying with the idea of making my own case, but I might pick up that book just for kicks! Merci.
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Jul 10, 2012 18:27
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How well does DIY-dyed and sealed leather hold up against moisture like sweat? I'm converting a brown camera neck strap into a (hopefully) black wrist strap and I'd like to dye it black to match my camera's finish. The rough side of the leather will be in contact with my skin for hours on end in what I imagine will be all manner of weather. I'd like to not have to worry about taking the strap off and finding my wrist dyed black. Should I skip the dyeing and just go buy a more suitable, professionally dyed strip of leather for this? The strap I'm planning on using is from like 1950-something so it's really loose and broken in, which is why I was hoping to use it. Feels incredibly good.
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Jul 22, 2012 04:54
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Pagan posted:A permanent leather dye is exactly that, permanent. Dye the strap, then rinse it thoroughly and let it dry, and you'll be all set. That's a good point. Who knows what the Soviets used in the 50s to dye their stuff. I did a bit of YouTube-ing about this last night and it looks like I'll need to find some kind of deglazed or something like that to strip whatever finish and seal might be left in the leather anyway so hopefully I can find something like that around here too. I guess I'll give it a try regardless. I have a long enough section of strap that I can test the dye in a small cutting first and if it doesn't take then I'll just make a plain brown leather handstrap Thanks for your advice, Pagan.
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Jul 22, 2012 16:32
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