During these holidays (which are now drawing to a close!!!), I wanted so desperately to knock out some DIYs so that we wouldn't be stuck on a dry-run whilst S & I start our surgery rotation. Helloooo early starts and late finishes. Unfortunately, being in the financial pickle that I am almost inevitably in, I had to put shopping for DIY supplies lower down on my priorities list so I could spoil S for her birthday, and indulge in bulk-packs of berries. Oh if only I had a real paying job! Only 6 months to go...
Anyway, once I pay off the necessities and stow away some savings from my tax return, I will be feeding my current obsession with hand-made leather goods. If you recall these DIY projects (1 & 2), you'll know that I love a good challenging crafternoon every once in a while. The issue is when you try to work with leather, it is advisable to have the right tools. That was a fact I ignored last year. So perhaps my projects will be more successful this time when I invest in these bits and bobs - BEHOLD:
Pictures from Tandy Leather, although I'm probably going to be supporting local when I buy!
For those experienced leather-crafters out there, what do you think? Have I covered everything I'll need to start out?
Details when I get my loot!
And suggestions for what I should make are welcome :)
xx T
Anyway, once I pay off the necessities and stow away some savings from my tax return, I will be feeding my current obsession with hand-made leather goods. If you recall these DIY projects (1 & 2), you'll know that I love a good challenging crafternoon every once in a while. The issue is when you try to work with leather, it is advisable to have the right tools. That was a fact I ignored last year. So perhaps my projects will be more successful this time when I invest in these bits and bobs - BEHOLD:
Pictures from Tandy Leather, although I'm probably going to be supporting local when I buy!
For those experienced leather-crafters out there, what do you think? Have I covered everything I'll need to start out?
Details when I get my loot!
And suggestions for what I should make are welcome :)
xx T
looks good to me! but im not an expert! hahah xx
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Oh well, wish me luck! (and wish my tax return hurries up and lands in my account soon)
DeleteOh my god I wisdh I could commit to doing a DIY like this, sounds exciting, I look forward to seeing your finished projects x
ReplyDeleteI'll be posting as I go so you'll have an idea of how good or awry it gets haha! It'll also give you an indication whether or not it's worth committing to :P
DeleteOh, to have or make time to play with these things! I have sewed leather on the machine before, but not by hand. Keen to see the results of your toiling! x
ReplyDeleteYeah, my machine is just not up to the task of sewing leather without mauling my precious hides, so I'm going to go all S on it and hand-sew. I hope it goes okay too!
DeleteI've been dreaming up a few leather-based DIYs too. Finding decent leather is my first hurdle. I have a leather/upholstery needle and that's about it haha.
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DeleteSo profesh, that looks like a wicked kit. I look forward to seeing what you make! Clutches/belts/sunnies cases/ipad sleeve/mini skirt/visor/anything/everything?!! (I would like to see some DIYs to work in with your work wardrobes. Stethoscope pouch??)
ReplyDeleteI'll definitely be checking back for your leather DIYs!x
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