with more time to get in my shed while working at home, i thought i would try and make things i might need, and which are different to what i have done previously.
i bought myself an osborne 84 splitter at christmas, but have never really got to grips with it. so i thought making a belt might help understand the splitter a bit better.
first thing i found out, was the awls i have aren't very good with bridle leather, so i had to learn how to sharpen awl blades and set in handles, which will hopefully come in handy for future. Although i did sharpen 3 different sized blades so not sure on that.
anyway, australian nut bridle leather with black .55mm thread. 7spi irons. these were pricked and an awl used to make the holes. i did 3 layers of black dye and wax, with sanding in between each layer.
respect to anyone who stitches in their keeps, such a faf for about 34 stitches.
this shows the template i used as well to mark the end and the holes.
hopefully the techniques will come in handy on straps as well as another belt for myself, as had to give this one to my dad.
Of course. If it's your personal preference or stylistic matter than go for it!
That was just a hint, which technique I personally found much easier to handle with.
@paul p Wonderful work there Paul!
I really like how neat the stitches are at the back of the belt, they are still consistent going over the keeper. Well done.
It can be a bit fiddly, but with experience it can be quicker than stopping and starting your stitches again. All depends on what you personally like.
Nice work 👍
Do yourself a favor and try on the next belt to split the stichting line between the loop.
It's much easier not to sticht through the belt loop.