Black Hornback Caiman - blk stitch:
Black Caiman Belly - wht stitch:
Black Full Quill Ostrich - wht stitch:
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| Author: | DHopper71 [ Tue Apr 24, 2012 7:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Some of my latest custom straps |
Black Hornback Caiman - blk stitch: Black Caiman Belly - wht stitch: Black Full Quill Ostrich - wht stitch:
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| Author: | DHopper71 [ Wed Apr 25, 2012 5:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trio of my latest custom straps |
Just noticed my text hadn't shown up in the post. I just finished making these three. I've been toying with making straps for a couple months after I spent money on a custom and it turned out pretty shabby. There is a learning curve to doing this right; and no doubt I still have room for improvement. I would have to say I like these WAY better than my first attempts. Let me know what you guys think. Feedback is the best way to improve going forward. Thx. |
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| Author: | WatchFred [ Wed Apr 25, 2012 6:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trio of my latest custom straps |
Dave, all three are very nice, my choice would be the hornback/black/black, would think this would be a perfect Panerai strap ! why do you add stitching at the strap end that goes through the buckle ? I assume you are doing the stitching by hand, it is getting a lot more exact, but bright contrasting colors are maybe still a bit too revealing. Admirable steps & beautiful straps ! 
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| Author: | DHopper71 [ Wed Apr 25, 2012 7:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trio of my latest custom straps |
Thx again, Fred! Now if I just had a Pan to put one on .... maybe 5 years from now. Nah, still can't see me dropping the coin on one even then; no matter how much I love watches. I am cutting, gluing, and stitching all by hand. Would have no clue on how to safely operate a sewing machine. I add the tip stitching for looks and that extra bit of strength since it is pushed in and out of the keeper so frequently. I think my stitching is leaps and bounds ahead of when I started, but is the one spot I need the most improvement. Time and practice. Is it that the stitching looks misplaced or crooked, or what? (not questioning your opinion, just need the outside eyes view) |
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| Author: | DHopper71 [ Thu Apr 26, 2012 7:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Some of my latest custom straps |
One more black caiman: 
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| Author: | jkwelsh [ Sat Apr 28, 2012 10:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Some of my latest custom straps |
DHopper71 wrote: One more black caiman: Now this one I really like  How tough are they to sew, and how long do they take you to make? |
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