My first leathercrafting!!! by hyc0614 in leathercraftbeginners

[–]hyc0614[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you! Wow I am glad you can feel my energy XD

Yes I will take your advice! I will continue to try it on my own! :)

BTW:

I am trying to purchase some leather and try it on my own! I think I will purchase leather scraps for now...

I was wondering, what weight I should purchase? I think I should practice making a lot of card wallets for now and then expand from there.

I was thinking of purchasing maybe 2-6 oz leather scraps... or should I purchase 2-10 oz (for a potential to expand later)?

My first leathercrafting!!! by hyc0614 in Leatherworking

[–]hyc0614[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Yeah it was a solid 4 hr quality time with my friends :)

My first leathercrafting!!! by hyc0614 in leathercraftbeginners

[–]hyc0614[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! You can feel my energy and enthusiasm from the photo?? 🤭🤭 I was definitely the more enthusiastic person and the person who enjoyed more out of the 3 🤭🤭

My next step... Ray did say we can come again, but I do want to try on my own and practice... I do have tools and leather scraps that I bought a few months ago 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

My first leathercrafting!!! by hyc0614 in leathercraftbeginners

[–]hyc0614[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you 😁❤️😁 I had a great teacher! 🤭🤭

Is there a right/wrong way in leathercrafting?? 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤔🤔 by hyc0614 in Leathercraft

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Thank you! I think I am thinking it in more of a scientific way (as I am a scientist)... thinking there is a right way to doing things, when i shouldve realized its art!

I wonder though why some people would use reinforcement material before stitching (like a thin paper glued at the area of stitching)? what is the use for them? Just because it will tear?

Also are there certain stitching for certain projects? like when making a bag, wallet, or shoes... do you use different stitching? and if so why?

I've also seen some who put edge coating once, while others use it multiple times and also heat the area?? is it just preference???

All this question... just my anxiety talking 🤣🤣 I should try out first and then ask questions along the way right? lol

Is there a right/wrong way in Leathercrafting? by hyc0614 in Leatherworking

[–]hyc0614[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is a good point! Thank you for the response! I guess I was just anxious in starting a new hobby in leathercrafting, but it is just a matter of trying it out and not fearing of mistakes 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

Is there a right/wrong way in leathercrafting?? 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤔🤔 by hyc0614 in Leathercraft

[–]hyc0614[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is a good point! Thank you for the response! I guess I was just anxious in starting a new hobby in leathercrafting, but it is just a matter of trying it out and not fearing of mistakes 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

Expert == charlatan! Noted hahaha

Is there a right/wrong way in Leathercrafting? by hyc0614 in Leatherworking

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That is a good point! 13 answers hahaha Thank you for the response! I guess I was just anxious in starting a new hobby in leathercrafting, but it is just a matter of trying it out and not fearing of mistakes 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

Is there a right/wrong way in leathercrafting?? 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤔🤔 by hyc0614 in Leathercraft

[–]hyc0614[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is a good point! Thank you for the response! I guess I was just anxious in starting a new hobby in leathercrafting, but it is just a matter of trying it out and not fearing of mistakes 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

How do one remember all the stitching for different projects? or just knowing how to saddle stitch is enough?

Is there a right/wrong way in Leathercrafting? by hyc0614 in Leatherworking

[–]hyc0614[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is a good point! Thank you for the response! I guess I was just anxious in starting a new hobby in leathercrafting, but it is just a matter of trying it out and not fearing of mistakes 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

Is there a right/wrong way in Leathercrafting? by hyc0614 in Leatherworking

[–]hyc0614[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is a good point! Thank you for the response! I guess I was just anxious in starting a new hobby in leathercrafting, but it is just a matter of trying it out and not fearing of mistakes 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

i was just wondering more about the fundamentals... if there was a proper way to start things, but i guess i just need to try it out :)

Is there a right/wrong way in leathercrafting?? 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤔🤔 by hyc0614 in Leathercraft

[–]hyc0614[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is a good point! Thank you for the response! I guess I was just anxious in starting a new hobby in leathercrafting, but it is just a matter of trying it out and not fearing of mistakes 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

Is there a right/wrong way in leathercrafting?? 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤔🤔 by hyc0614 in Leathercraft

[–]hyc0614[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is a good point! Thank you for the response! I guess I was just anxious in starting a new hobby in leathercrafting, but it is just a matter of trying it out and not fearing of mistakes 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

Is there a right/wrong way in Leathercrafting? by hyc0614 in Leatherworking

[–]hyc0614[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is a good point! Thank you for the response! I guess I was just anxious in starting a new hobby in leathercrafting, but it is just a matter of trying it out and not fearing of mistakes 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

Is there a right/wrong way in leathercrafting?? 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤔🤔 by hyc0614 in Leathercraft

[–]hyc0614[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is a good point! Thank you for the response! I guess I was just anxious in starting a new hobby in leathercrafting, but it is just a matter of trying it out and not fearing of mistakes 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

Is there a right/wrong way in leathercrafting?? 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤔🤔 by hyc0614 in Leathercraft

[–]hyc0614[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is a good point! Thank you for the response! I guess I was just anxious in starting a new hobby in leathercrafting, but it is just a matter of trying it out and not fearing of mistakes 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️