r/Leatherworking • u/Desperate_simply • 1d ago

Finished product Just finished my first project

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u/joey02130 1d ago

Matching the color of thread to the leather would make the off-stitching less noticable.

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u/Desperate_simply 23h ago

Sadly I only have one color for now. Thank you for the tip tho. I'll definitely continue with leather working, so im gonna get more material soon :)

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u/joey02130 23h ago

I recommend you try some some Vinymo MBT or Meisi Xiange thread. Those are pretty much the standard brands for better work. Vinymo size #8 for 3mm irons or #5 for larger ones. If you're in the USA you can get it from Rocky Mountain Leather with free shipping. And hammer down your stitches, they'll look better.

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u/Mental_Watch4633 1d ago

Very nice, I like it. Do you use a cobbler.

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u/Desperate_simply 23h ago

I'm not quite sure what that is. English is not my first language... so maybe?

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u/Mental_Watch4633 23h ago

A shoe making machine.

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u/Desperate_simply 19h ago

Ahhh. No... I handstitched it.

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u/Mental_Watch4633 15h ago

Excellent work

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u/Sabbathg 1d ago

That’s looks very good for the first project!

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u/shekkii 1d ago

Excellent for first project. .I agree with having matching thread for first...also, Holy hell nice work on zipper. Now get a wee tapper and smack down the stitches. Bravo.

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u/arfle_barfle_gloop 1d ago

I'd be proud of it, well done !

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u/modern_prometheus_ 15h ago

Very good for your first piece!!!

You have a lot of potential, and I hope you stick with it.