/diy/ - Do It Yourself

There are a few options for this, some of which would work best with elastic gores.
You don't have to cut the tongue off, just skive the sides down so that you can attach the elastic/spandex/stretch between the tongue and lacing flaps internally.
I don't feel like making a graphic hopefully you know what I mean. Should cost like $3 for the stretch and a dollar for thread/needles.

Unless you are talking about cutting them down into slip on shoes, then you are a giant idiot.

I thinking you're asking one thing but meaning another.
The proper answer is >>105747
but if you want leather to look aged or distressed then beat it up/dry it out.

Skara Brae.

>>101438
Most prepackaged beginner sets, the very basic kind, are under $50.
The one my master(I'm a cobbler) recommended to me was this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/110794912019#ht_1466wt_1019

much better quality hardware than say Tandy sets and I still use those tools at my workspace.

This is a pretty helpful video for starting out. Guy has some other nice how-to videos like wetmolding and such.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1pAMZQpYFA

>>101144
Not my pic, my chisels are at my workshop so I googled that. But I agree nice mallet.

I usually don't like to do any bevelling on small crafts but doing a few go-throughs on a strop with a v-gouge keeps the blade edges just right.

>>101149
Yeah same model. I prefer to buy Seiwa tools and wet products though, I've been most satisfied with them so far.
I don't really have any good links, lots of galleries and a few suppliers.
I'm a big fan of this guy's work, he uses the diamond awl nicely.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/hollowsleather/

>>101140
I can't tell but it just looks like a small-point awl. Could be an s-type for a perfect circle like that.

Why don't you like diamond awls they are pretty darn useful. Maybe a scratch awl would be more comfortable for you.
For small projects where I need flexibility I like to use the single awls, but with bigger stuff that is more straightforward and angular thonging chisels are better.
You could use a fork instead if you're confident enough.

>>98872
Yes I have found the carapace and parts of the claws are very useful in producing a deep jet black.

Avoid making him anything he can make himself. The gesture is sweet but when people do this for me I never end up using the gifts.
Small accessories like a charm, ring, or other sundries would probably be appreciated with some sentiment.

Making a vinegaroon for coloring leather black.

You tan them. An Injun friend of mine has a small set-up on his land where he brain-tans pelts/skins/hides for me.
There are a lot of different types of tannages you could do depending on what qualities of a leather you're after. Brain tanning a hair-on hide would work best if the carcass is intact because you still have the brain.
There is also a shortcut that involves chemicals but braining is generally easier, cheaper, and more rewarding.

Here is a good link: http://www.braintan.com/articles/furs/miller1.html

I used to do leatherwork, but after finishing my pieces I'd always want to keep them instead of selling.
If you want to get into it as a long-term hobby find an experienced leatherworker and ask him to take you as apprentice.
If you just want to do cheap shit and save money look up patterns online, or find some from a beginner's supply kit.
Tandy, the shit they sell at Michael's usually has good supplies for starting this, and the Tandy shops have tutorials on basic crafting every week or so.

Well this thread's about done so here's a little something from a long guide on suitmaking I'll try to post tomorrow.

If anybody is interested in getting started with patterns and stuff, besides the tons of guides online craft stores like Michael's and Joanne's are great.
They often have classes and group tutorials on knitting beanies or something and often have sewing circles which very helpful, lots of older women go to these who have useful contacts for sourcing nice fabrics and material cheap.

Also if you need hands on experience in toying with your skillset buy cheap stuff from Goodwill and those pieces as templates. A bit of donated clothing there is generations old and can be deconstructed to create very useful templates and construction methods.

>>2982
This is what it would come out like.

>>2971
I've been called a faggot, thief, and much worse, but I don't think I've ever been so insulted. Shame on you.

Cycling cap pattern. They're pretty neat for mild cold/early mornings.

Pardon the old stooge but it should come out something like this.

Specifics.

>>2856