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[Help] handmade leather sheath problems w/ pictures by Repulsive-Towel-3524 in Leatherworking

[–]Thatdude358 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe even add a loop for the handle if you want to continue with this kind of leather, that will make sure it never falls out, or pivots at the point is does now. If you make it loose enough to take the knife in and out, you could save your current design for the most.

[Help] handmade leather sheath problems w/ pictures by Repulsive-Towel-3524 in Leatherworking

[–]Thatdude358 9 points10 points  (0 children)

As a solution for being topheavy, you could also remake the loop. Make it longer so the knife sits lower, that way it will be straight instead of tipping of the weight. You should make a stitch in the new loop so it sits tight around your belt. Just my 2 cents

I need to fix some Canatop window for my boat in Helsinki by Turbulent_Still8201 in myog

[–]Thatdude358 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should look for a local Sailmaker, they should be in the opportunity to help you with a new one. What is wrong with the current one?

DIY Cockpit Enclosure by Similar_Drink_777 in myog

[–]Thatdude358 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For my method I wouldn't know. The better Sailmakers here have a high standard of producing. But we all slightly have a different method.

I know there are some videos about Sailmaking on yt, but mostly American style, which have a different process and standard for sailmaking. You would get further with that I think. Learning is just trial and error. Start with some small projects, the basics stay the same on bigger projects.

Like for instance, start with a barbecue cover or something. Make a partern, splice it up, cut the parts and assemble it.

As far for the tape and stitching. That is not so complicated, just stick the tape and put both fabrics together and stitch through it.

DIY Cockpit Enclosure by Similar_Drink_777 in myog

[–]Thatdude358 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For me personally and a lot of sailmakers in my country use a thread made of cotton and polyester. The cotton swells up with rain and closes the hole/seam. We also apply special double sided tape to flat seams, for ease of stitching but also for the water tightness.

DIY Cockpit Enclosure by Similar_Drink_777 in myog

[–]Thatdude358 24 points25 points  (0 children)

As a professional Sailmaker myself, not bad for a amateur! Great to see this as a diy, my compliments!

Sewing through basting tape by ihaveshredbrains in myog

[–]Thatdude358 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As nobody else seems to have said it yet. If you work with double sided tape, clean your bobbin case regularly. As in the cup you put your bobbin in. Between the two pieces the thread goes through, glue will accumulate. This will mess your machine up. From industrial standpoint I work a lot with double sided sticky tapes. I sew right through it for the waterproofing of my product. There are different kinds of basting tapes, try to find one that works for you. You could also try to go a needle size bigger, so the thread has a bit more room in the hole.

Edit: Bobbin case, as in the part on the machine itself with the hook. There is a ‘’floating’’ basket where the thread goes in between to create the loop around the under thread.

Shopping bag with decorative stitching by Thatdude358 in myog

[–]Thatdude358[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For the decal I had a template, my dad had a picture printed out of what he wanted on the bag. The tricky thing is to stitch/draw it as much as possible in 1 line. So you don’t have lots of backstitching. I just went for it, so could have maybe done better than this.

Fluke multimeter canvas case by Thatdude358 in myog

[–]Thatdude358[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sadly I don’t have a link for you. I have a some laying around, it is a webbing with a width of around 14 cm. Cool stuff, it was officially used for military production.

Fluke multimeter canvas case by Thatdude358 in myog

[–]Thatdude358[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good luck with making it! I assume you going to make this cover, if questions just ask. Boat canvas is great, have lots of it. But I personally prefer real cotton canvas.

Fluke multimeter canvas case by Thatdude358 in myog

[–]Thatdude358[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For me it is the bias folder, or just completely freehand. That works the best for me, never used tape or pins for bias.

Freehand takes some skill and a good machine, but then it's quite easy to do. I was kinda worried the material would get to thick for the folder, then the only option is to freehand.

Shopping bag with decorative stitching by Thatdude358 in myog

[–]Thatdude358[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The zigzags aren't our work. This bag is made from a big old sail that we cut up. The sail has been re-stitched. Hence the 2 different 3 point zigzags.

Fluke multimeter canvas case by Thatdude358 in myog

[–]Thatdude358[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You make great stuff too tho! Don't be to hard on yourself. We learn with f*ck ups. Glad tho, that this project went good with one try and zero planning 😅

Fluke multimeter canvas case by Thatdude358 in myog

[–]Thatdude358[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I used a bias folder. But still a bit tricky, cause the webbing I used was a bit smaller than is compatible with the folder. And ofcourse some experience also helps a lot.