chekkarn 0 Posted December 25, 2013 So I recently tried to make some straps. What do you think? Panerai 24mm wide and 3,5mm thick. One big keeper. IWC Pilot Made out of cow hide. 22mm wide and 3,5mm thick. Omega speedmaster Made out of reindeer (sorry Rudolf), 20mm wide, 122mm long, 73mm long 3mm thick. Super soft and suede inside. Made for my IWC Pilot. 3mm thick and 22mm wide Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pharmo 33 Posted December 25, 2013 you are talented my friend Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chekkarn 0 Posted December 25, 2013 you are talented my friend Thank you very much! It's fun and challenging. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyKrush 16 Posted December 25, 2013 Very nice start. Can't wait to see more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnPilot 1 Posted December 25, 2013 Cool and very good for a 1st try. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nyckid 0 Posted December 26, 2013 Woah!!! How cool is it that you don't have to buy a strap ever again!!! Very well done dude Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chekkarn 0 Posted December 26, 2013 Very nice start. Can't wait to see more. Thank you very much! I will try to get some more photos up today Cool and very good for a 1st try. Thank you kindly, I appreciate it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chekkarn 0 Posted December 26, 2013 Woah!!! How cool is it that you don't have to buy a strap ever again!!! Very well done dude Thanks! Yeah, probably won't be buying many straps from now on. Will try to experiment with different types of leather from now on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paule11 0 Posted December 26, 2013 Great work looks professional Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted December 26, 2013 They look very professional mate, well done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dark63 0 Posted December 26, 2013 Love the look of the speed master one, the double buckle piece looks fantastic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chekkarn 0 Posted December 26, 2013 Great work looks professional Thanks! Very kind of you to say. They look very professional mate, well done! Awesome! Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chekkarn 0 Posted December 26, 2013 Love the look of the speed master one, the double buckle piece looks fantastic. Thank you! Here is a better view of the keepers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheTinMan 13 Posted December 26, 2013 Very nice indeed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chekkarn 0 Posted December 26, 2013 Very nice indeed! Thank you soo much! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chekkarn 0 Posted December 26, 2013 (edited) Some work in progress: All hand sewn of course. Experimenting with different stitches and sizes: On the left 5 stitches per inch and made them at an angle. On the right. 7 stitches per inch (62 total) Very low profile Edited December 26, 2013 by chekkarn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hyjynx 2 Posted December 26, 2013 Hand-sewn??? Wow. 2 thumbs up, man! Pun intended. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
torobravo 9 Posted December 26, 2013 They don´t look like first attempt to me, they look way to good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chekkarn 0 Posted December 26, 2013 Hand-sewn??? Wow. 2 thumbs up, man! Pun intended. haha! It sure takes some time and I'm getting better at it. First few straps I did was not very good :P They don´t look like first attempt to me, they look way to good You are much to kind sir! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chekkarn 0 Posted December 26, 2013 First one I made that I was somewhat happy with. (with some obvious flaws) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyKrush 16 Posted December 27, 2013 Flaws add character mate. Not a fan of straps that look totally machine made anyway. Last ones a keeper. Keep it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chekkarn 0 Posted December 28, 2013 Flaws add character mate. Not a fan of straps that look totally machine made anyway. Last ones a keeper. Keep it up. It began with me drenshing the leather with olive oil to make it darker and soft. I might have over done it :P Had a hard time to get the glue to set. But now that it's finished it's one of my softest and most flexible. Live and learn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chekkarn 0 Posted December 28, 2013 Keep it as is or sew it with a black thread? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aceventura 0 Posted December 31, 2013 First one I made that I was somewhat happy with. (with some obvious flaws) Whoa ! You are showing plenty talent in the strap department dude ! Keep it up and sell us members here some cool straps eh ? At a reasonable price of course !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chekkarn 0 Posted January 3, 2014 First one I made that I was somewhat happy with. (with some obvious flaws) Whoa ! You are showing plenty talent in the strap department dude ! Keep it up and sell us members here some cool straps eh ? At a reasonable price of course !! Will do! Just need to get up to 50 posts before I can start selling in very small quantities. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
