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My DIY Handmade Horween Navy Cordovan unlined iphone4 case
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Cool. Good job.
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you created a thread, included "diy" in the thread and just posted 2 pics???? My idea of a DIY thread includes information, tips, advice, on how others could recreate a product and/or idea. You did a great job though
you created a thread, included "diy" in the thread and just posted 2 pics???? My idea of a DIY thread includes information, tips, advice, on how others could recreate a product and/or idea. You did a great job though
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OK. The first thing is to find the leather. Horween Navy Cordovan is not easy to get. It look much better than Black Cordovan.
Then draw the pattern, make a mock up with other leather. Practice with your saddle stitch, it has to be nice and even.
adjust the pattern. Then start to make the real case.
If you want to get a nice round "corner", use a right size gouge.
sand the edge with sand paper until smooth and paint the edge dressing, sand it and paint it, again and again.
Do it slowly and with patience, that is my suggestion.
Then draw the pattern, make a mock up with other leather. Practice with your saddle stitch, it has to be nice and even.
adjust the pattern. Then start to make the real case.
If you want to get a nice round "corner", use a right size gouge.
sand the edge with sand paper until smooth and paint the edge dressing, sand it and paint it, again and again.
Do it slowly and with patience, that is my suggestion.
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