Craft Works - Let's Get Creative!

[Finn666]

2. Finn

[nietenhosen]

you guys makin me crazy 

update from last night:

wider straps (thanks for advice injunjack!)
copper/steel rivets at side seams

[jimmy]

You don't muck around!

[Giles]

Nice pimping…...

[injunjack]

and it's all mine….Very cool. Now I have something other than old finnish surplus gasmask bag to carry my lunch.

[michaeljcr]

Very cool indeed! I'd buy one.

[nietenhosen]

@injunjack:

Hellion Bobbers Inc. Belts

got my hbi natural belt yesterday.
great stuff from finland made by jack, thank you very much.
i love it, yes i do.

[Lucifer]

Great jeans, great belt!

[injunjack]

and here's my new tote, soaked and ironed, ready to go. Made by Jan

[Seul]

Dot. Remind me I have to soak mine when it gets here!..

[madmonday]

great score injun & seriously great job nietenhosen.

injun, are you going to carry your undergarments & feminie hygine products in that purse nietenhosen i would like a backpack, put me on your waiting list.

[urbanwoodsman]

@madmonday:

injun, are you going to carry your undergarments & feminie hygine products in that purse

Hahahaha. My thoughts exactly. But each man is allowed his own preference on strap length I guess.

[Lucifer]

Leather question:

I'm getting a new phone this or next week (work phone), I was thinking about sewing a small leather pouch for it, preferably in veg. tanned natural leather. Suggestions for thickness/weight and where I can get this kind of leather in small amounts?

[injunjack]

@madmonday:

great score injun & seriously great job nietenhosen.

injun, are you going to carry your undergarments & feminie hygine products in that purse nietenhosen i would like a backpack, put me on your waiting list.

It's for carrying me lunches at workdays, (at winter time when I'm not riding a bike), you crazy fecker and occasionally to get me some beer at my local grocery store…

I wouldn't call it a purse, it's 35x37 cm.

[Lucifer]

I found this: http://zackwhite.com/xcart/product.php?productid=17213&cat=647&page=1

that strap is 3" wide, an iphone 4s is 2.28" wide. Meaning that I'll have 0.72" for two seams and "bend".. is that a bit narrow for such thick/heavy leather? will I have problems getting it out of the sleeve if I make it of that heavy leather?

Ps: I was planning on a process similar to the one in this guide: http://www.unplggd.com/unplggd/diy-project/diy-how-to-make-your-own-great-leather-ipodiphone-case-067510

[injunjack]

I think you need to get the leather thinner where you are going to sew. Half thickness is good, then you get the sewn part to be as thick as one side/strap. Hope you understand what I'm saying.

I think I'd use around 5oz. leather lined with 1-2oz leather. for such item.

just my 2 cents

[Lucifer]

@injunjack:

I think you need to get the leather thinner where you are going to sew. Half thickness is good, then you get the sewn part to be as thick as one side/strap. Hope you understand what I'm saying.

I think I'd use around 5oz. leather lined with 1-2oz leather. for such item.

just my 2 cents

Thanks for the feedback! I think I'll stick to your advice Any links to good how-toes on sewing lining?

[injunjack]

glue the lining to outer part. and still make the edges/area where to be sewn thinner, even with 5 oz leather.

Get one of these to get edges beveled.

http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/en-usd/home/department/Tools/Knives-Cutters-Splitters/3001-00.aspx

[Seul]

Got my bag as well - thanks Jan!..

Double layered bottom
Riveted and re-inforced straps
Li'l pocket on the inside
As Jan described it: "xtra strong for heavy belgian beer."

[injunjack]

aha– you got it pimped/strenghtened. Or they're evolving.

Remember to soak and iron.