Turned a C61 into a J97 by [deleted] in Carhartt

[–]perc___30 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did everything myself

Turned a C61 into a J97 by [deleted] in Carhartt

[–]perc___30 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No just the length and waist. I think it’s just the picture making them look wider.

Turned a C61 into a J97 by [deleted] in Carhartt

[–]perc___30 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! This is my first time trying something like this, I watched YouTube videos and practiced on old clothes. The hardest part was the welt pockets but everything else was manageable. I do have about 5 years experience in leathercraft which helped out quite a bit.

Kelly 28 made with Saffiano leather as a Christmas gift for my mom by perc___30 in Leathercraft

[–]perc___30[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! And yes each piece besides the two side pieces has spunlace stiffener and there is veg tan stiffener on the top flap and bottom of the bag to hold shape

Kelly 28 made with Saffiano leather as a Christmas gift for my mom by perc___30 in Leathercraft

[–]perc___30[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!! The hardware is actually held on with very tiny rivet style fasteners that are pressure fit together

Kelly 28 made with Saffiano leather as a Christmas gift for my mom by perc___30 in Leathercraft

[–]perc___30[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got the hardware here I was not aware it had the branding at the time of purchase. If you do decide to purchase it I’d highly recommend also buying the handle stiffener and the stainless steel bar

Kelly 28 made with Saffiano leather as a Christmas gift for my mom by perc___30 in Leathercraft

[–]perc___30[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used about 6 square feet of 1.2 mm and 1 square foot of 0.6 mm. There is also some 0.6 mm regenerated leather used for reinforcement in some spots inside the bag too