The Leather Thread

[Bearhanded]

They are considered pretty established in singapore but I learn by myself

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[Myrddin]

They are considered pretty established in singapore but I learn by myself

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Eh, not sure I would like it long term, so I don't mind paying to try see the feel. Dun wanna later buy stuff liaos, then dun like...
Care to share where/how you learn? Most likely going to atelier lodge as they got include sewing...

 

[Bearhanded]

I learn from trail and error and videos from YouTube and where ever I can find tutorials. If I'm not wrong they'll prolly teach u saddle stitch which is actually pretty simple. The more u stitch the neater u get, they might give u pointers.

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[Myrddin]

I learn from trail and error and videos from YouTube and where ever I can find tutorials. If I'm not wrong they'll prolly teach u saddle stitch which is actually pretty simple. The more u stitch the neater u get, they might give u pointers.

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Uhm, I wouldn't be surprised if you are right. Now you're making me wonder if I should go for it. I just basically wanna make some holders for my tools, portable charger, etc. It's very troublesome for me to have to shift a ton of stuff whenever I need to change bags.

Can I get a rough estimate on how much you spent before being able to make the spec case? tools, material and all? Sorry for being such a bother!

 

[Myrddin]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1pAMZQpYFA

found this to be pretty good starters guide on the stuff I will need.. and it looks bloody a lot. Need to find out more about the costs, i guess. And leather and all...

On that note, if i can get my friend to send me leather from Sri Lanka, anyone interested and all? Can tell me what you want me to ask my friend and I ask how much.

 

[joesu88]

Various Leather tools for Sale

Hi Guys/Gals,

Have a few tools from Japan for sale-

1. Seiwa adjustable leathercraft stitching groover. Bot same item twice. New/Unused. Cost USD 35.00. Selling SGD 30.00

2. Kyoshin Elle Complete Diamond Awl Set- 3 awls. New/Unused. Cost USD 40.00. Selling SGD 30.00

3. 3mm LC Diamond Hole punch - 3 tools. 2,4 & 6 prongs. Seldom Use. Selling as a set. Cost SGD 30.00. Selling SGD S$20.00

4. 4mm LC Diamond hole punch - 5 tools. 1,2,3,4,6 prongs. Seldom use. Selling as a set. Cost SGD 35.00 Selling SGD 23.00

5. Adjustable Edge Creaser. Seldom use. Cost SGD 19.00 Selling SGD 12.00.

6. Edge bevellers - 1.4mm, 1.6mm, 1.8mm, - 3 tools. New/unused. Selling as a set. Cost about SGD 57.00 Selling SGD 35.00

Anyone interested can whatsapp me at 96798050.

Deal around east area at night and weekends.

Thanks.

 

[joesu88]

Hi Guys/Gals,

I have just created a Facebook group recently for all SG leather craft novices and masters alike to post/buy/sell/trade their stuffs.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/SGLeatherCraft/

Hope that with the formation of this group, SG leather crafters may have another avenue to share their interest.

Thanks.

 

[Bearhanded]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1pAMZQpYFA

found this to be pretty good starters guide on the stuff I will need.. and it looks bloody a lot. Need to find out more about the costs, i guess. And leather and all...

On that note, if i can get my friend to send me leather from Sri Lanka, anyone interested and all? Can tell me what you want me to ask my friend and I ask how much.

Hey bro how much is the leather there isit full grain veg tanned?
Btw you'll need
-diamond hole punches(get from joesu88 price reasonable or get online)
-an awl (not sure where to buy but it's cheap)
-cutters (recommend u buy a good penknife from any hardware store)
-metal ruler
-Waxed treads polyester ones or whatever they have
- needles(for leather if possible they are slightly different with a triangular head)
- leather
-cutting board(hardwarestore)
-and some kind of hard board

You can actually get most of the things from (Grand Leather Enterprise) but to be honest their tools aren't cheap.

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[Bearhanded]

Any comments? This is a natural vegetable tanned wallet I made for my friend. Carved and tooled his initials, first time trying tooling.

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[joesu88]

Hi Bearhanded,

Thanks for the recommendation.

Joesu88

Hey bro how much is the leather there isit full grain veg tanned?
Btw you'll need
-diamond hole punches(get from joesu88 price reasonable or get online)
-an awl (not sure where to buy but it's cheap)
-cutters (recommend u buy a good penknife from any hardware store)
-metal ruler
-Waxed treads polyester ones or whatever they have
- needles(for leather if possible they are slightly different with a triangular head)
- leather
-cutting board(hardwarestore)
-and some kind of hard board

You can actually get most of the things from (Grand Leather Enterprise) but to be honest their tools aren't cheap.

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[Bearhanded]

Hi jeosu88
Mind if I ask where u got ur tools from? I've been looking to upgrade some of my tools to Japanese ones. Haha.

Bearhanded

Hi Bearhanded,

Thanks for the recommendation.

Joesu88

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[joesu88]

Japan mostly.

 

[dilphinus]

Any comments? This is a natural vegetable tanned wallet I made for my friend. Carved and tooled his initials, first time trying tooling.

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Need to improve on stitching. You dont burnish the edges? Cant really see from the images.

 

[Bearhanded]

Need to improve on stitching. You dont burnish the edges? Cant really see from the images.

Hey thanks for commenting. Yea new to treading will continue to work on it I did burnish the edges but I used water instead of gum and the results aren't very ideal!

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[dilphinus]

Hey thanks for commenting. Yea new to treading will continue to work on it I did burnish the edges but I used water instead of gum and the results aren't very ideal!

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Some of your stitches, some loose, some quite loose.....no consistency. U see some stitches 'popping up'?

 

[Bearhanded]

Some of your stitches, some loose, some quite loose.....no consistency. U see some stitches 'popping up'?

Yea lo I think sometimes I never tighten properly and my treads will get stuck one. Does the tread matter cos some no matter what I do the tread also look like it's popping up

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[Bearhanded]

See this one? The stitching not as jialat right? I see the white string cheap then I just buy sigh.

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[dilphinus]

Yea lo I think sometimes I never tighten properly and my treads will get stuck one. Does the tread matter cos some no matter what I do the tread also look like it's popping up

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Nope. For me, the thread does not matter.

 

[Myrddin]

Let me check with him and get back to you asap.

I think most of those i have, except the thread and needle. Thanks for the guidance!

Hey bro how much is the leather there isit full grain veg tanned?
Btw you'll need
-diamond hole punches(get from joesu88 price reasonable or get online)
-an awl (not sure where to buy but it's cheap)
-cutters (recommend u buy a good penknife from any hardware store)
-metal ruler
-Waxed treads polyester ones or whatever they have
- needles(for leather if possible they are slightly different with a triangular head)
- leather
-cutting board(hardwarestore)
-and some kind of hard board

You can actually get most of the things from (Grand Leather Enterprise) but to be honest their tools aren't cheap.

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[This Is Fate]

SBL front pocket bag

SBL classic bag

Hi guys. I'm thinking of getting a bag and have narrowed down my selection to these 3. I'm having a hard time deciding which one to get. And I'm unable to get both due to budget constraint.

Would appreciate it if you guys could share your thoughts on which is the nicest looking out of all and also which would you get personally.

Many thanks!