Hi Guys.
For some time, I'm trying to do own custom straps.
Here are the effects, two straps I've recently made.
What do You think?
The leather looks nice and a good effort for sure. Do you have much experience working with leather? I only ask because the crooked stitches (not running in a straight line) would really bug me. Proportions look good though. Keep at it and update this thread with new pieces.
Well you know I like them
-wotsch
Nice work! Please keep it up and hopefully offer us some to buy.
I don't have to much experience.Originally Posted by canuck
The leather looks nice and a good effort for sure. Do you have much experience working with leather? I only ask because the crooked stitches (not running in a straight line) would really bug me. Proportions look good though. Keep at it and update this thread with new pieces.
I do straps in my spare time, for several months.
I was learning everything alone, from the beginning.
The first straps were terrible, now it is much better.
But I'm still striving for perfection.
I am very happy with it Wilf.Well you know I like them
-wotsch
they look pretty good to me!
ktmog6uk
marchingontogether!
They look great.
The imperfections add to the hand made feel ;).
Keep up the great work and if you one for sale let me know .
Cheers .
This
Andy
Wanted - Damasko DC57
Yep great effort, I quite like the stitching, gives them a bit of extra oomph. Well done keep it up and offer us some when you can.
I was thinking about this today... you should write up a 'how to' thread. I have no desire to make watch straps but would very much enjoy reading it... things like leather selection, needle, thread selection etc etc. I always like seeing how things are made.
I think those are great, especially the brown one in the first picture .Well done it would be great to see how you did those .
I did a saddlery course...mothe stitches aren't crooked ...well a couple are, thy follow the marks made by the pricking iron, if you look at a headcollar or a bridle you'll see the same....The leather looks nice and a good effort for sure. Do you have much experience working with leather? I only ask because the crooked stitches (not running in a straight line) would really bug me. Proportions look good though. Keep at it and update this thread with new pieces.
Nice work btw
I love it when people try something new! Congratulations Pav, nice work! :)
Thanks chaps for your kind words,
Good to hear them after finished work.
They adds me energy to keep working.
I will show You next creations with pleasure.
Very nice work mate they look great;-) messing around with leather is a hobby and passion of mine as well, I have 2 weeks off work now so iv got a bit of time to get back stitching and im really looking forward to itB-)
Another one is done.
Good work Pav.
Really nice work... how do you make the holes?
Hi,
These look nice - do you do anything in alligator or crocodile ?
Not yet.
I don't have any exotic skins.
But in the future(near future I hope) I'd like to do these straps.
That looks really good!!Another one is done.
Thanks,
It's nice to be praised by experienced strap maker.
I feel the opposite, those are the little details that scream hand made.The leather looks nice and a good effort for sure. Do you have much experience working with leather? I only ask because the crooked stitches (not running in a straight line) would really bug me. Proportions look good though. Keep at it and update this thread with new pieces.
I'm a fan. Maybe I'll see about commissioning a strap for my Cali dial. :)
+1
Great looking strap!
They look good to me.
I've been looking for a custom strap for my Oris TT1 - is that something that you'd consider?
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I like them.
It's great to have a hobby that's creative and you've produced some excellent straps.
Have you thought about making a NATO?
Hi guys,
Thanks again for the kind words.
I'm not a big fan of nato straps therefore I haven't done them before.Have you thought about making a NATO?
but in the future I will certainly wanting to try.
Pav,
Great strap for my U-Boat... Finding someone to make a 23mm tapering to 22mm vintage leather strap is not easy, I can assure you.
IMHO quality is first rate super soft for such a thick strap. Looks perfect on my U-Boat (no comments please, I happen to like the watch)
Here's some quick phone pics:
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I really like the punched holes in the keeper on this one, not seen that effect before and think it works really well.
Another one is done.
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