Thank you Arthur. You are one of the most pleasant, informative people online. You have a knack for making really explaining things to a beginner. As a grandpa looking at a new hobby that can fund itself I really appreciate this.
Arthur you are the leather craftsman genius. I so enjoy your videos and teaching. I've seen some of you beautiful work in your studio, it is amazing to see and to see you work. Thank you for your selfless giving and teaching.
Hello Elena, You just said the two key words, GETTING STARTED, that is the key to anything we do, we have to start. If your leather is not too thick, you can start with what ever machine you are working with. Arthur
I would love to see some wallets with pockets inside and some handbags. Also watch bands like you have on. I have seen leather making video's, but yours are very detailed. I like how you get a lot covered in all your video's. Glad I discovered you. I'll be watching.
Hello Chris, Thank you for watching our videos, we have 2 industrial walking foot sewing machine, one is a Glaco and the other one is a Singer 211. Arthur
Hello aprilquilts, Thanks for watching our videos and for your comment, you do not have to wet your leather to give it a crease, you can if you want to give it a shape, one of the things I always tell people, what ever habits you start with is the habits you will end up with, Thanks for noticing. Arthur
Hello Elena, Thank you for your comment and for watching our videos, it is always good to hear that there is another master starting their journey, WELCOME and if you ever have any questions, pleases contact me. Arthur
Thank you so much for making such an informative video. I am hoping to make a simple notebook cover from a sheet of very thick tooling leather. Any tips on folding? Should I wer i
Arthur, thanks again....I got it!!!! instead of a wallet, I made a new case for my phone, and I'm quite happy! I'm just wondering if my old sewing machine could be used because I only glued it....
Thanks again. It's really the curves that would be nice to be able trace, since you know the shape and depth that work best. Perhaps .pdf files available for download on your website??
Hey thanks for all the videos. Was wondering about that watch cuff your wearing I assume you made it looks really cool maybe you could do a video on making one of those?
Hello Roland, You are WELCOME and Thank you for taking the time to watch our videos, check out this video on RUclips ruclips.net/video/OBIt6pXmVZo/видео.html it will show you how to make a watchband, you can make it the shape you like! Arthur
Diane, Thanks for your comment, if you can send me a photo of the type of wallet that you will like for me to do a video on, I am working on a video for tote bags with pockets and zippers, I will also do some videos on how to make watchbands. Arthur
Very informative video! where did you get your leather from? I can find upholstery vinyl all day but finding the leather that looks like that is a challenge..help!
Hello Coolhandleather, Thank you for your compliment and for watching our videos, I know you said to disregard, I will be posting information of where you can find good looking leather at a good price. Arthur
Arthur Porter Thanks! one more question....Am I able to follow this same concept with using upholstery vinyl? or is it not going to have the same outcome as leather remnants would?
Hi Mr. Porter, I'm interested in making some of these small products. What size leather should I buy to begin? I noticed leather is sold by the square foot so it's a little confusing....
Hello badgebunny87, I apologize for just now returning your post, if you google peggysuealso leather, you will find her on Etsy and she have a web-site, she have lots colors around 12"x12" pieces of leather, great for small leather products. Arthur
Which remnant pack do you recommend from TandyLeather to begin making smaller projects for quick resale? Oil Tanned, Premium, Upholstery, Premium Upholstery, Milled Veg, Veg, Latigo, Suede or Deerskin? - For primary and secondary usage. Thank you in advanced for answering.
Hello LT, If you are looking to make small products, the best place to find leather remnants is a site call Water House Leather, if they are sold out, just google leather remnants and you will find a lot of sites with some GREAT deals, do not get them from Tandy, they are over charging for their remnants. Arthur
Oh ok I just found his store here in Elpso and I'm so supper excited to learn so much about leather making thank you so much I'm hopping to learn from you as we'll your a good teacher god bless you
Pjwaletailgmail, We are still trying to figure out how to make the patterns available, for right now, if you want to make the single fold wallet, take a ruler and measure out 3" x 8" pattern, fold it in half, make one of the half your front, cut your front to any shape you like, that's the pattern for that wallet, let me know if this help any. Arthur
I could not ask for a better teacher. You have style, class and patience. Thanks
Hello Michelle, Thank you for taking the time to watch our videos and for such a kind compliment.
Arthur
Mr. Porter you are truly inspirational. You teach with ease and is very clear to understand. Thanks for doing what you do best!
Thank you Arthur. You are one of the most pleasant, informative people online. You have a knack for making really explaining things to a beginner. As a grandpa looking at a new hobby that can fund itself I really appreciate this.
Hello Grandpa, I apologize for just getting back with you and Thank you for taking the time to watch our videos and for your compliment!
Arthur
Arthur you are the leather craftsman genius. I so enjoy your videos and teaching. I've seen some of you beautiful work in your studio, it is amazing to see and to see you work. Thank you for your selfless giving and teaching.
Good job. You speak clear and teach all the tips. Bravo!
Hello Elena, You just said the two key words, GETTING STARTED, that is the key to anything we do, we have to start.
If your leather is not too thick, you can start with what ever machine you are working with.
Arthur
As always Mr. Porter, great information. I always learn something new from your videos.
Thanks, Arthur. I find your videos VERY helpful.
I would love to see some wallets with pockets inside and some handbags. Also watch bands like you have on. I have seen leather making video's, but yours are very detailed. I like how you get a lot covered in all your video's. Glad I discovered you. I'll be watching.
Hello Chris,
Thank you for watching our videos, we have 2 industrial walking foot sewing machine, one is a Glaco and the other one is a Singer 211.
Arthur
Hello aprilquilts, Thanks for watching our videos and for your comment, you do not have to wet your leather to give it a crease, you can if you want to give it a shape, one of the things I always tell people, what ever habits you start with is the habits you will end up with, Thanks for noticing.
Arthur
Hello Elena, Thank you for your comment and for watching our videos, it is always good to hear that there is another master starting their journey, WELCOME and if you ever have any questions, pleases contact me.
Arthur
Lea, Thank you for your comment and for your kind words.
Arthur
Simple, fun, it's a pleasure watching!! :) Thank you so much!!
Hello Maggie, Thank you for watching and You are so WELCOME.
Arthur
Hello Zakk, Thank you for your comment and for watching our videos, no you do not have to use mod podge or edge kote.
Arthur
Diane,
Thank you for your comment, I do have more videos coming, what would you like to see me make a video on? yes I did make that watchband.
Arthur
I watched almost all your videos,,,and they are great,,helped me a lot, keep up the good work,,
Thanks a lot for such a great video....I'm just getting started in this and I really appreciate any help.
Thanks again!!!!
Elena
Thank you so much for making such an informative video. I am hoping to make a simple notebook cover from a sheet of very thick tooling leather. Any tips on folding? Should I wer i
Arthur, thanks again....I got it!!!! instead of a wallet, I made a new case for my phone, and I'm quite happy! I'm just wondering if my old sewing machine could be used because I only glued it....
Thank you for sharing your very professional work Arthur. Btw, what sort of glue are you using before you sew up the wallet......thank you.
Hello Jasmin, Thank you for watching our videos and for your comment, The glue that I am using is Tandy Leather Factory Contact Cement Glue.
Arthur
Arthur, what type machine are you using? I enjoy watching your skills, you are a craftsman.
Thanks, that is what I trying to set up, it will be ready soon.
Arthur
Good information for the beginner and great resource for all of us, appreciate your efforts to share your wealth of information.
Hello Bill, Thank you for taking the to watch our videos and for your compliment!
Arthur
Please make some more videos!! I love that watch band also. Did you make that too?
Thanks again. It's really the curves that would be nice to be able trace, since you know the shape and depth that work best. Perhaps .pdf files available for download on your website??
Thank you drjerry for watching and for your comment, We have a new video that should be live sometime today.
Arthur
Do you make the various patterns available?? That would be very helpful
Ronni, Thank you for your kind words.
Arthur
Should I wet it to crease it? Also, I noticed in your video that you have very good safety habits--closing the rotary cutter EVERY time. Well done!!
Hey thanks for all the videos. Was wondering about that watch cuff your wearing I assume you made it looks really cool maybe you could do a video on making one of those?
Hello Roland, You are WELCOME and Thank you for taking the time to watch our videos, check out this video on RUclips ruclips.net/video/OBIt6pXmVZo/видео.html it will show you how to make a watchband, you can make it the shape you like!
Arthur
Very nice idea.
Diane,
Thanks for your comment, if you can send me a photo of the type of wallet that you will like for me to do a video on, I am working on a video for tote bags with pockets and zippers, I will also do some videos on how to make watchbands.
Arthur
Thank you for teaching me how to make a wallet
Hello HoldSilver, You are WELCOME and Thank you for taking the time to watch our videos and for your compliment!
Arthur
Thank you for your comment and I love your work.
Arthur
what kind of glue did you use to put the edges together before sewing??
Very informative video! where did you get your leather from? I can find upholstery vinyl all day but finding the leather that looks like that is a challenge..help!
disregard! You put a link up. Thanks.
Hello Coolhandleather, Thank you for your compliment and for watching our videos, I know you said to disregard, I will be posting information of where you can find good looking leather at a good price.
Arthur
Arthur Porter Thanks! one more question....Am I able to follow this same concept with using upholstery vinyl? or is it not going to have the same outcome as leather remnants would?
Hello Coolhandleather, upholstery leather should work just fine.
Arthur
At 3:48 i assume you meant 1.5mm not 1.5oz.I finish my edges after i do the stitching and sand them a bit.Nice vids and also nice products too !!!
Hello Shays, The company is Water House Leather.
Arthur
Hi Mr. Porter, I'm interested in making some of these small products. What size leather should I buy to begin? I noticed leather is sold by the square foot so it's a little confusing....
Hello badgebunny87, I apologize for just now returning your post, if you google peggysuealso leather, you will find her on Etsy and she have a web-site, she have lots colors around 12"x12" pieces of leather, great for small leather products.
Arthur
Hey, whats the name of the leather company you mention.
Which remnant pack do you recommend from TandyLeather to begin making smaller projects for quick resale? Oil Tanned, Premium, Upholstery, Premium Upholstery, Milled Veg, Veg, Latigo, Suede or Deerskin? - For primary and secondary usage. Thank you in advanced for answering.
Hello LT, If you are looking to make small products, the best place to find leather remnants is a site call Water House Leather, if they are sold out, just google leather remnants and you will find a lot of sites with some GREAT deals, do not get them from Tandy, they are over charging for their remnants.
Arthur
Thank you so much Mr. Porter! I appreciate your advice. I will check out Waterhouse Leather first. God bless you always!
LT, You are WELCOME and Thank you for your BLESSING.
Arthur
For Beginners, does it matter if you do not use; mod podge and edge kote
What kind of sewing machine do you use
thx so much its good work
Hello youssef aamir, You are WELCOME and Thank you for taking the time to watch our videos and for your compliment.
Arthur
спасибо!!!!merci beaucoup!!!!!!!!
Nice.
Stephen, Thank you for taking the time to watch our videos and for your compliment and for purchasing our patterns!!
Arthur
What kind of glue do you use to put the leather together
Hello Jenny, I am using Tandy Leathercraft Cement Glue.
Arthur
Oh ok I just found his store here in Elpso and I'm so supper excited to learn so much about leather making thank you so much I'm hopping to learn from you as we'll your a good teacher god bless you
Hello Jenny, Thank you for your BLESSING, send me some pictures of your work when you get a chance.
Arthur
Ok yes I will do that have a bless day
What thread and size needle arthur
Hello Margie, Thank you for taking the time to watch our videos, on this machine I am using a size 69 nylon thread and a size 18 needle!
Arthur
What line did you use to sew this wallet?
I used a 1/8" steam
Arthur
What type of thread are you using
Oh I want to learn how to make all kinds of stuff even all kids of watch bands wallets
Hello Jenny, Thank you for taking the time to watch our videos, Just remember this, if another person can do something so can you.
Arthur
Thank you so much I needed a motivation I will make leather stuff for a very long time till I master it god bless you
Jenny, You are WELCOME.
Arthur
Pjwaletailgmail, I use Craftsman Contact Cement from Tandy Leather Factory.
Arthur
Pjwaletailgmail, We are still trying to figure out how to make the patterns available, for right now, if you want to make the single fold wallet, take a ruler and measure out 3" x 8" pattern, fold it in half, make one of the half your front, cut your front to any shape you like, that's the pattern for that wallet, let me know if this help any.
Arthur
Are you using 69 thread? And....your machine sews so slowly! Did you put a speed reducer on it?
Yes I am using size 69 thread, this machine do not have a reducer on it.
Arthur
your watch is ****