Good day,
I know I should be practicing on leather scraps and getting my stitching down but wanted to have a go at a few simple projects as a learning exercise.
The first image of the unfinished pouch was something `I worked on during a 1:1 course and under the watchful eye of the instructor. Plus, better lighting, tools, extra eyes etc. :)
The second one was me having a go on a smaller version, lacking some of the tools, a VERY stiff clam (mentioned in the Tools section) and fighting with a gusset that is the same thickness of the body as I don't have a splitter. I was a tad deflated after seeing the results, fighting with the clam, stiff gusset but kept at it. Need to remind myself this is all new and literally only a few hours of actual work time.
Be gentle hehe
Good day All,
I had another go at a practice pouch with the advice above taken on board. While it's not anything that special, it did turn out better than I anticipated. Just waiting on my button hole punch to arrive and a bit more finessing of the edges.
I have learned one very valuable lesson. I don't like doing round objects :) I'm looking for metal rings/forms to assist in cutting curves but thus far coming up empty handed. I hope to have time to do some simple rectangular practice pieces over the weekend.
Thank you again,
Perry