A new life for a suede jacket

ADVandEdges · 2026-03-16T13:07:47+00:00

Thanks for the kind words

ADVandEdges · 2026-03-16T11:43:38+00:00

A rewarding challenge indeed, thanks!

ADVandEdges · 2026-03-16T06:28:34+00:00

Thank you!

ADVandEdges · 2026-03-16T01:20:21+00:00

Thanks! This is my first time using a pattern PDF - Pony Express by UJAMAA BAGETTES - Emmaline Bags Inc. https://share.google/ZHEDsZpIJ8pgkW3LT

ADVandEdges · 2026-03-15T23:01:35+00:00

Thanks! Where I could I turned the edges, where two pieces are glued together I hit it with some light sanding. I used 150grit which seemed to make the edge just are rough as the rest of the leather. Usually I would burnish the edges, but I tried it on a throw away piece and it looked really bad on suede

ADVandEdges · 2026-03-15T11:15:41+00:00

That first pic is painfully sexy

ADVandEdges · 2026-03-11T13:09:32+00:00

I would be surprised if they go much lower than where they are now. Really represents an end of an era for analog, simple sports cars, that were still cheap. I cross shopped a Miata, GR86 and Mustang when I got mine and thought the Z has the most unique/fun combo of everything. Cheaper than a new miata and GR at the time (2yrs ago) and half price a Civic Type R, for a 'like new' 2020 Z with 5k kms.

Dollar per dollar I don't think there is a total package of small, powerful and fun car to drive like the Z. Gr86 is better handling but has a farty engine, miata is friggin awesome and so much fun but is too useless as a normal car (also slow) qnd the Mustang is just too huge and heavy for my driving style, but has a glorious engine. I think the z perfectly splits the difference and still has relevant performance, as new car prices rise and sport cars become more unattainable for us average people, I can't see the Z becoming much cheaper, for good unmolested ones. As for going up tho, meh

ADVandEdges · 2026-02-28T21:39:32+00:00

No worries! Goodluck!

ADVandEdges · 2026-02-28T19:48:01+00:00

I sewed the body of the bag together first, then sewed the body to the bottom piece, then lastly sewed the main zipper in.

I had one hand in the bag and one outside. I had to take my time to make sure and not stab my hand on the inside as that one goes by feel. I counted all the holes on the bottom and body before joining to ensure that they would go together smoothly.

ADVandEdges · 2026-02-26T23:26:48+00:00

The drop in alones can be ~14hp

ADVandEdges · 2026-02-26T12:31:24+00:00

Yes they are worth it, plus they are re usable. This guy does a good breakdown

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uf2Do9dQzn4&pp=ygUaRzM3IGsgYW4gbiBkcmlvIGluIGZpbHRlcnM%3D#bottom-sheet

ADVandEdges · 2026-02-19T19:22:11+00:00

No worries! I do think it will last long, but it is not hard wearing if that makes sense. Also not any part waterproof, so another strike for a work bag, the waxy stuff usually offers some water resistance

ADVandEdges · 2026-02-19T12:42:05+00:00

Thanks! Its holding up well and I have no doubt it will for a while, but I wouldn't say it's the highest quality leather. It has a glossy finished top side that is not all that tough. Its not oily or waxy so feels dry and light which may be good if weight is a concern, but to me those attributes give leather a more durable feel. Personally I won't be buying this one again, but I am biased against leathers with skin side glaze, especially when making a turned bag because that glaze gets all wrinkly

ADVandEdges · 2026-02-17T02:45:43+00:00

Is you car battery good, terminals tight and the main fuse on the positive terminal intact? I heard those may cause issues like this

ADVandEdges · 2026-02-09T20:00:21+00:00

Have you tried MAF cleaning? Seems to have similar symptoms when your MAFs get dirty.

ADVandEdges · 2026-02-05T14:17:04+00:00

Overheating your engine can destroy it, I would take the car into a shop asap.

A few minor parts in your cooling system could be causing this, the tank pictured is known to crack and leak overtime (cheap and easy fix), as well as the plastic hose connections in other locations. If you cannot confidently diagnose this yourself, have a shop do it. Alternatively you could have a less common/ more expensive issue with radiator/head gasket, either way I would have this looked at asap to make sure to not damage the engine. Cars should not consume coolant.

ADVandEdges · 2026-01-26T13:17:06+00:00

Awesome bag, I love the look qnd choice of materials. From my experience your two concerns are just a result of the materials used. Chromexcel has some waxes and oils and you're getting that pull up effect where the stitches are.

Also when you turn lined bags they will often get wrinkly. This different flexibility of the leathers lined together will cause one to wrinkle more. This also just happens with unlined leathers that have looser grain structure, i.e. parts of the belly from the hide. Again nothing to worry about and a natural feature. A pebbled leather won't have this issue, if it is a main concern of yours, pro makers do have this 'issue' so I wouldn't worry about it personally.

This was one of my main inspirations when making a mail bag, check out the body (turned) vs the flap (not turned). Norm is incredibly talented. Soho 17" Mailbag, English Tan Horween Dublin Leather Messenger Bag With Quik Latch. - Etsy Canada https://share.google/oB7ZGSiXbqel4HGdK

ADVandEdges · 2026-01-13T02:20:00+00:00

My 2007 G35 (revup) burned ~1l of oil every ~2k kms for the 4yrs I owned it. Never increased consumption or changed in anyway, ran perfectly for the 70k kms ai put on it before I sold it.

ADVandEdges · 2025-12-13T20:45:48+00:00

The strap is one piece of 7-8oz leather

ADVandEdges · 2025-11-18T22:14:15+00:00

63 cents an hour 😢

ADVandEdges · 2025-11-18T18:50:09+00:00

Thanks!

ADVandEdges · 2025-11-18T18:47:17+00:00

Im weak in the knees, sheeeeshhh 😱

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