PAM Custom Vintage Strap

[frogman]

Hey guys,

What do you guys think about my first vintage style strap:

 

[razerreg]

looks pretty good bro

 

[tootall]

The leather looks good, and if this is truly your "first" one, I would say it looks pretty decent. You should really look into saddle stitching though.

http://www.bowstock.co.uk/tutorials.html - this is a great resource for saddle stitching. Also finishing the edges.

If you want tips, I may be able to give some, but if you are just looking for an opinion on how well you did, then please read my first sentence

 

[Panerino]

this has a raw beauty about it.....nice first effort :wink:

 

[007]

Pretty good job, bro. I like the sides unfinished. Gives it that rustic look.

 

[frogman]

This is my VERY FIRST STRAP! It turned out better than I expected. I found the bowstock tutorials after I did it....go figure!

I used a diamond style punch...which I noticed changes the look of the stitch.

...and yes...I would love some tips! Any suggestions you have...I am all ears...

Thanks

The leather looks good, and if this is truly your "first" one, I would say it looks pretty decent. You should really look into saddle stitching though.

http://www.bowstock.co.uk/tutorials.html - this is a great resource for saddle stitching. Also finishing the edges.

If you want tips, I may be able to give some, but if you are just looking for an opinion on how well you did, then please read my first sentence

 

[frogman]

very nice for a first strap, stitching is quality and clean

Enzo, I have to admit your watches and straps are inspiring! I have been doing a lot of research on vintage straps....fit, feel, finish, stitching, and design. LOL, it's no Paci...but I had fun making it!

I'm not to sure how thick most of the original straps were...but this one comes out to 6mm or so. It is the softest strap I own.

 

[Cucumber_Jones]

Not thick enough for me! - Just kidding, it looks AWESOME. I love thick straps like this.

 

[rmcraig]

withdrawn

 

[tootall]

I didn't mean anything harmful by that comment. I was just wondering if it was his first one. I know in leather crafting that you make proto's and they get tossed or you improve till you have a finished product. I was saying "first" because if he had done some practicing or proto's before it, the strap should have looked better. But for a first effort it's pretty decent

 

[ohmycocker]

Nice first try! I like it.

 

[TWP]

WOW. Nice strap. Looks beautiful.

 

[mywatches88]

It looks like it will be your lifetime strap...

 

[Goldenlake]

Hi!
Handsome is all I can say
Keep up the good work!

/Lake

 

[frogman]

Thanks everyone....I appreciate the help and suggestions that I've gotten on strap making. I am going to try saddlestitching my next strap. Maybe I'll smooth the edges out so it has that finished look.

 

[Yannou]

Nice strap
Congrats

 

[darksideuser121]

I really like that leather.

Sharp strap

 

[skcheng]

Very nice looking strap!! I actually like the stitching. Not so "machined" looking

 

[hooligan]

I like it! The stitching is different, different is good. :wink:

I like the uneven, raw sides for a vintage strap. If the manufacture looks too "polished" it loses some of the vintage look, IMO.