I wouldn’t consider this my best project, but I learned a lot and that’s what’s most important because a fairly simple project like this can be repeated and improved. Thank you for watching
jimmydiresta this whole video I thought how have I not seen this video before 🤷♂️ turns out it’s only just been uploaded, I think the project looked great and had a great petina thanks for your inspirations Greetings from the uk 🇬🇧 👍
Hiya Jimmy. Just a FYI, next time use a "Vegetable Tanned" 6-7oz. It wetforms 10x's better. Then do all your cuts, sanding and trimming. Next dye before you glue and sew. Chrome tan and very thick pre-colored veg tan is never good for a project like this. Chuck of weaver leather did a quick demo on different thickness' on weaver's RUclips channel. Optional - Add sealer or leather conditioner. Im not sure if you can do both, you will have to ask Chuck.
Honestly, Jimmy - it’s encouraging to see that even you have to modify your plans to deal with unexpected materials/process performance. That’s what happens in every project I do!
Aussie saddle maker here. Been a saddler since the mid 1980s. I tell me customers that though I have been an saddler for years, I am still learning! This video showed me new ways of molding leather. Very well thought out steel press tool. Thank you to Weaver.
Aussie old time saddlemaker here. Hand stitching with the main body flexible is very tricky and difficult. Well done Weaver. This shows a very experienced leather worker.
LOL! I was kinda thinking that too, but it was actually interesting. Almost made my DIY/crafting senses awaken to new possibilities - only im not sure what i would want to make in leather...
Am always amazed how one can pick up hints from others videos. Would never have thought of using a washer as a width guide so thanks for that. Made a similar thing from a plastic shampoo bottle a while ago and cut a finger slot half way up from the bottom so I can lift the phone out without any cords. Love watching leather working and have great respect for the skills involved. Thanks so much.
I watch the talent that goes into something like this and just say Wow! This and many arts are becoming a thing of the past, and I love that people like you keep it alive.
I like your project and think it turned out very nice. I do a lot of leather work. Mostly holsters and I use a dead blow hammer to add my makers mark and I put it on the project early on. If I screw up then I haven't lost much time. On my holsters I like to use very hot but not boiling water to soak the leather. It helps to harden the leather when it dries. Thank you for taking the time to make and share this video with us.
It is great to watch projects being made even if they aren't completely perfect. We get to learn what not to do in addition to learning what to do. And watching Jimmy is always a joy!
Hi Weaver, I enjoyed Jimmy's process and his honesty. I made a similar iPhone holster for a friend a few years back, sans the attachment for pencils, and solved the the removal difficulty by including an opening at the centre bottom (lozenge shaped about 1" x 1") sufficient for a fingertip to raise the phone; I also used a holster clip rather than belt loops thus reducing the bulkiness and increasing the attachment options. KMac
Magnificent making I feel you're a iPhone cowboy phone slinger . thoroughly glued to watchin' the making . thanks Jimmy , I'm fanatic about the wild west .
I like it... Also I like the voice overlay these videos. You leave in the mistakes as well as the triumphs. Phone holder looks great. The person building a project is always their worst critic. I’m sure the next one will be even better.
The only leather project I've done as an adult was making a phone holster about 10 years ago. I'm about to make my 5th holster since I got a new phone yesterday. Thanks for posting this video, it's good to see how someone else does it. Mine has a metal belt clip so the phone hangs about 3" below my belt, riding low on my leg like an old six shooter, this makes it quite comfortable to leave on while driving. It can either hug my leg under the seatbelt or dangle next to the seat.
I really enjoyed your entire process. I find myself thinking the same thought of "let's just try it and see." Many times this turns out better for me than if I had actually planned ahead. Thanks for the upload
The inconsistencies and irregularities are what I look for in something hand made. This came out looking very nice. I love the color of that piece of leather. I have not done anything with leather since school. So the 70s. As I recall I used Feibings products then. Im getting ready to experiment with Chase and Repousse now. 3 years on though you probably wont see this comment. Nice Work.
Very inventive with the pencil holders, I wouldn't have come up with that. I made one for my iphone 8 but decided I wanted to be able to put it on and take it off without threading my belt through it so I did a belt loop on the back and instead of stitching the bottom I used snaps. That worked out well but the do occasionally come unsnapped in the car. I should have used pull the dot snaps. All in all nice work.
Looks great. To keep your holes even for spots like the pencil holder stitching, simply start in the middle at the bottom and keep track of which stitching tool you use.
Push the stitching forks into some wax before making the holes in the leather - this may help you withdraw it after. You may have to do that several times throughout the process. I always enjoy your leatherwork videos.
I do a lot of my own leather gear too. Yes there are some small inconsistencies here and there, but I don’t mind anymore, that’s what makes them handcrafted. Looks good.
That might be something to put in your store! The plastic ones that hang off a belt catch on everything as you move while working! Awesome work as always
Very nice finished project. Been making custom knives for hunting (and fillets for fishing) since 1972. Each knife gets a sheath as per customer order. I have made a few molded shearhs, but most of mine are flat-fit with a fold over on one side and a narrow liner piece on the edge side to protect stitching. On larger knives I also add a hard plastic liner. Anyway, your project has inspired me to make a tool holder of two types, one for my knife making, and another for my woodworking. I use table saw, band saw, disc sander, router and the likes in both operations which require small tools to make adjustments. One of these pouches specific to the operation I am involved in would be invaluable, keeping me from looking all over the shop for where I laid my specific allen wrench, etc. Thanx, and nice vid.
This is the first of your videos I've seen. Good job on the phone holster. Excellent job on editing and narrating the video. Maybe the best video I've seen in that regard. Most people want to be a star. With you it's like a friend is telling me what he did. Subscribed.
well thought out and like that you share the mistakes and how you fixed them. everyone has mistakes and most times you don't see them on camera. I'm doing a passport wallet and tooled a design twice before doing it on the wallet then did a antiquing which turned out horribly so I retooled another piece of leather and just did the dye work. So everyone has their creative juices challenged all the time. good job
I found your videos about 6 months ago and am amazed by your skill and talent and problem solving techniques with each one that I watch. God has truly blessed you with many talents. Thank you for sharing your journey with us all. It gives me courage to try things that I've always wanted to do but didn't know how to. Merry Christmas
Really making me want to get into leatherwork now. Maybe a paddle holster style for the next iteration so you can slide it over your belt rather than threading the belt through it. It would be easier to remove for driving, etc. Thanks for the awesome content, as always!
I liked your presentation. When I made a phone holster, I wet formed it with the phone itself with plastic rap on it. Then I used a meatal belt clip, (I bought at Tandy) and used a felt liner for Smuth in and out action of the phone.
Like a good craftsmen you are meticulous and intuitive with a diversity of skills. You are critical of your work but don't let the minutiae eat you up. This is fantastic! Functional and very professional looking. I learned a lot watching this thank you for sharing sir.
wow I am impressed for a guy who obviously isn't a leather crafter that is really good. I think if you got into leather crafting and learn some of the techniques you would be absolutely spectacular. And talk about innovative! I never thought about using edge coat in that manner before. Looks good
Hey, very nicely done Jimmy, honestly, everything takes practice, and we have a saying: by shame and loss, we get wise. (something lost in translation) but yes, sometimes things don't work out like we hoped for instance the wood crushing on your pencil mold, but that's all part of the learning experience. You made a great recovery for it, so all is well. Thanks for sharing. Be blessed.
I love that sander/burnisher. I've been using a Harbor Freight disk/belt sander and a drill press to spin a grooved piece of wood I mounted a screw in. I could use one of them...NICE!
Beautiful patina! I second the comment below - I stick my stitching forks into a chunk of beeswax every few punches and it virtually eliminates the separation.
Cool idea. A lighter weight leather and sewing instead of pressing over the dowles would give you a longer lasting product. Maybe next time do It like bullet loops on a holster belt. There are 2 methods but sewing is the best IMO. It turned out nice though. These phone case moldings always take so much prep work. Thank you for sharing!
At 76 still learning jimmy, that is the best part of growing older get it growing . I will say one thing you are not under built for the use that is for damn sure. I do not believe your wife will agree with the way you ended and tied of your stitch . There are Mechanical reasons for not tying of your knots glue or know glue but looks good . Happy trails
Great job! Just know that only YOU know what did not go according to plan. Although I wouldn't make something like this for my phone, this gave me great ideas for other eventual projects.
Nice job I'm 50 now and started learning small leather project a few months ago I find it very rewarded when someone says were did you get that leather case and i say i make it and they say i wish i could that! I say well why can't you, some people just buy things I like to make things good job Jimmy keep learning new things Mike K
I liked the vid. I have been thinking of making a fire starting pouch using an altoids tin for my premade cotton ball tinder. And maybe a divider for feral rods. But now after watching this, I think that maybe the molded pencil holders could hold the rods, and maybe add a snap flap to keep everything together. Thanks for the inspiration!
If you are taking hints: 1st: it looks like you were using chrome tanned leather, it really doesn't wet form worth a hoot. I suggest veg tanned next time and dye it. 2nd: when you saddle stitch where it comes to a dead stop like the top of the ends go one hole over and not just at the end of the leather. I also normally double stitch that hole so it adds strength.
As I was watching this, I saw that name DiResta and thought "That's an unusual name, I wonder if it's the same guy that makes the icepick?" I was very happy to see one in your pocket when you put the holster on your belt.
I think it looks very nice! Just an idea, maybe on the next one you could put on a belt clip instead of the belt loops, it would be easy to put on and take off. Thank you.
Shoulda done a forward cant. It makes for a more natural draw as we all a better fit for driving/sitting. LOVED the video. Just now getting into leatherworking. This is going to be a project of mine now soon.
The dye sitting on the surface on what looks to be a chrome tanned leather usually don't mold well. Veg tanned leathers can take quite a bit of water and molds easily. I wind up using a airbrush to apply dyes before assembly then spray the Tuffcoat after stitching. Another consideration is that you can carve designs if you want to forego pencil holders. I'm going to use your mold ideas for making multiple cases for different ensembles. Thanks!
I second this. I'm a leatherworker of almost 30 years. What you have there is latigo, which is vegetable tanned then chrome tanned. That leather already has oils and wax embedded deep within the fibers, so it will not hold it's shape for a long time. Using vegetable tanned leather for wet molding will close the voids between the fibers making it a more solid piece and hold it's shape more permanently. Additionally, not having wax and oils embedded within the fibers makes the veg tan much easier to stretch and mold. Use 5-6 oz. for the pencil holder with the same mold and buck and you will get a much cleaner and easier to mold piece. Great first attempt. Being a maker and envisioning how something could go together really takes a lot of newbie mistakes away. Turned out pretty good, but not stitching the pencil holder will come back to bite you in a month or so. You have a bit of room to put a couple of stitches in the top edge of the pencil dividers with a curved needle. I recommend doing that to prevent it from simply turning itself into a big floppy pocket.
I made something like years ago and decided to angle the belt loop holes so the top tilted forward. This allowed for a better sitting position with the holster.
I cut the bottom off my old note 5 case and put my new note 8 in. Mostly fits pretty great and the silicone flap at the bottom will help the phone in a fall.
You could make a little fabric pull out mechanism by attaching a strip of fabric inside the holster, wrapping it around the underside of the phone, and that way you can pull your phone out without having an annoying loop attached to your phone all the time. Many store bought holsters do this!
Latigo! Generally one sees veg tanned for wet molding . Thanks for letting us see how it can indeed be formed, Weaver leather! Nice shop, Mr Diresta. Hope you sell lots of jeans :)
Hey, nice job. I10 phones are bulky, but your build makes a pretty neat holder instead of the horizontal clip on style which more resembles a picture frame hung on the side of your pants. LOL. Good job.
The best thing about leather is that you can learn from your mistakes. My father made gunbelts, holsters and even a sap now and then. I used to love to stick my face in his rolls of leather to smell the scent of the leather. Ahh, the good old days when I was a skinny little kid.
I wouldn’t consider this my best project, but I learned a lot and that’s what’s most important because a fairly simple project like this can be repeated and improved.
Thank you for watching
jimmydiresta this whole video I thought how have I not seen this video before 🤷♂️ turns out it’s only just been uploaded, I think the project looked great and had a great petina thanks for your inspirations
Greetings from the uk 🇬🇧 👍
Hiya Jimmy. Just a FYI, next time use a "Vegetable Tanned" 6-7oz. It wetforms 10x's better. Then do all your cuts, sanding and trimming. Next dye before you glue and sew.
Chrome tan and very thick pre-colored veg tan is never good for a project like this. Chuck of weaver leather did a quick demo on different thickness' on weaver's RUclips channel.
Optional - Add sealer or leather conditioner. Im not sure if you can do both, you will have to ask Chuck.
Thankyou sir for your video here and the toolbag one.
I put beeswax on my stitching forks and it stops the leather from separating as you pull the fork out
Honestly, Jimmy - it’s encouraging to see that even you have to modify your plans to deal with unexpected materials/process performance. That’s what happens in every project I do!
Aussie saddle maker here. Been a saddler since the mid 1980s. I tell me customers that though I have been an saddler for years, I am still learning! This video showed me new ways of molding leather. Very well thought out steel press tool. Thank you to Weaver.
Aussie old time saddlemaker here. Hand stitching with the main body flexible is very tricky and difficult. Well done Weaver. This shows a very experienced leather worker.
I like hearing your commentary with your videos. It keeps me more engaged and a better understanding to your process.
Did i really just spend 11 minutes watching a guy make a leather holster for his phone..
Yes , yes i did.
Awesome work , you are very skilled .
Stanley Hape ✊🏻🤟🏼👊🏼🙏🏼
LOL! I was kinda thinking that too, but it was actually interesting. Almost made my DIY/crafting senses awaken to new possibilities - only im not sure what i would want to make in leather...
Am always amazed how one can pick up hints from others videos. Would never have thought of using a washer as a width guide so thanks for that. Made a similar thing from a plastic shampoo bottle a while ago and cut a finger slot half way up from the bottom so I can lift the phone out without any cords. Love watching leather working and have great respect for the skills involved. Thanks so much.
I watch the talent that goes into something like this and just say Wow! This and many arts are becoming a thing of the past, and I love that people like you keep it alive.
Yes, making mobile phone cases is really a lost art of the past(!?)
@@Jay-we2ek 🤣I know, right. Leatherwork isn't really a "lost art," like a lot of other handmade things are, I don't know what they're talking about.
I like your project and think it turned out very nice. I do a lot of leather work. Mostly holsters and I use a dead blow hammer to add my makers mark and I put it on the project early on. If I screw up then I haven't lost much time. On my holsters I like to use very hot but not boiling water to soak the leather. It helps to harden the leather when it dries. Thank you for taking the time to make and share this video with us.
It is great to watch projects being made even if they aren't completely perfect. We get to learn what not to do in addition to learning what to do. And watching Jimmy is always a joy!
Love your vice instead of a stitching horse. LOVE IT, NEVER THOUGHT OF IT. AND THEN THE JADE GLUE WOW I DID BOOK BINDING. WOW
Hi Weaver, I enjoyed Jimmy's process and his honesty. I made a similar iPhone holster for a friend a few years back, sans the attachment for pencils, and solved the the removal difficulty by including an opening at the centre bottom (lozenge shaped about 1" x 1") sufficient for a fingertip to raise the phone; I also used a holster clip rather than belt loops thus reducing the bulkiness and increasing the attachment options. KMac
My bucket list includes making a leather sheath for a really nice hunting knife I made. Your video shows some great talent...thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Les!
Magnificent making I feel you're a iPhone cowboy phone slinger . thoroughly glued to watchin' the making . thanks Jimmy , I'm fanatic about the wild west .
I like it... Also I like the voice overlay these videos. You leave in the mistakes as well as the triumphs. Phone holder looks great. The person building a project is always their worst critic. I’m sure the next one will be even better.
That washer trick was awesome...........
I love these narrated video's ! much better than the silent ones!
Reminds me of my grandfather's old leather cigar case. Very purdy!
Work very nicely, the pinnacle of magnificence in performance
I was happy to see you're using Dixon Ticonderoga pencils! They're the best! I've been using them for 70+ years.
The only leather project I've done as an adult was making a phone holster about 10 years ago. I'm about to make my 5th holster since I got a new phone yesterday. Thanks for posting this video, it's good to see how someone else does it. Mine has a metal belt clip so the phone hangs about 3" below my belt, riding low on my leg like an old six shooter, this makes it quite comfortable to leave on while driving. It can either hug my leg under the seatbelt or dangle next to the seat.
I really enjoyed your entire process. I find myself thinking the same thought of "let's just try it and see." Many times this turns out better for me than if I had actually planned ahead. Thanks for the upload
The inconsistencies and irregularities are what I look for in something hand made. This came out looking very nice. I love the color of that piece of leather. I have not done anything with leather since school. So the 70s. As I recall I used Feibings products then. Im getting ready to experiment with Chase and Repousse now. 3 years on though you probably wont see this comment. Nice Work.
We are our worst critics. The cell phone leather case and pencils are a good old tech verses new tech symbol. I liked it.
@Pavel Vanek Still using them and a pocket note pad today. No batteries.
Sweet. I like the way you emphasize learning what works and what doesn't.
Very inventive with the pencil holders, I wouldn't have come up with that. I made one for my iphone 8 but decided I wanted to be able to put it on and take it off without threading my belt through it so I did a belt loop on the back and instead of stitching the bottom I used snaps. That worked out well but the do occasionally come unsnapped in the car. I should have used pull the dot snaps. All in all nice work.
Looks great. To keep your holes even for spots like the pencil holder stitching, simply start in the middle at the bottom and keep track of which stitching tool you use.
Push the stitching forks into some wax before making the holes in the leather - this may help you withdraw it after. You may have to do that several times throughout the process.
I always enjoy your leatherwork videos.
Thanks for that idea.
Tnx for sharing
Nice. I'm stealing that tip!
Been a saddlemaker for nearly 40 years. Your idea is great, I will use it.
I do a lot of my own leather gear too.
Yes there are some small inconsistencies here and there, but I don’t mind anymore, that’s what makes them handcrafted. Looks good.
Holger Göhr Yup, this is why I think leatherworking is easier to do. Seems forgiving.
That might be something to put in your store! The plastic ones that hang off a belt catch on everything as you move while working! Awesome work as always
Very nice finished project. Been making custom knives for hunting (and fillets for fishing) since 1972. Each knife gets a sheath as per customer order. I have made a few molded shearhs, but most of mine are flat-fit with a fold over on one side and a narrow liner piece on the edge side to protect stitching. On larger knives I also add a hard plastic liner. Anyway, your project has inspired me to make a tool holder of two types, one for my knife making, and another for my woodworking. I use table saw, band saw, disc sander, router and the likes in both operations which require small tools to make adjustments. One of these pouches specific to the operation I am involved in would be invaluable, keeping me from looking all over the shop for where I laid my specific allen wrench, etc. Thanx, and nice vid.
This is the first of your videos I've seen. Good job on the phone holster. Excellent job on editing and narrating the video. Maybe the best video I've seen in that regard. Most people want to be a star. With you it's like a friend is telling me what he did. Subscribed.
well thought out and like that you share the mistakes and how you fixed them. everyone has mistakes and most times you don't see them on camera. I'm doing a passport wallet and tooled a design twice before doing it on the wallet then did a antiquing which turned out horribly so I retooled another piece of leather and just did the dye work. So everyone has their creative juices challenged all the time. good job
I found your videos about 6 months ago and am amazed by your skill and talent and problem solving techniques with each one that I watch.
God has truly blessed you with many talents.
Thank you for sharing your journey with us all.
It gives me courage to try things that I've always wanted to do but didn't know how to.
Merry Christmas
I learned some very interesting concepts and can envision making my own molds. Thank you for sharing your experience and insights!
Not only are you a great leather worker but a great narrator as well !!! Loved you video
Nice & good work that apron you guys made for the woodworker really nice
Really making me want to get into leatherwork now. Maybe a paddle holster style for the next iteration so you can slide it over your belt rather than threading the belt through it. It would be easier to remove for driving, etc. Thanks for the awesome content, as always!
I still say some researchers need to study your mind. Love the voice over, love it all. Thanks!
I liked your presentation. When I made a phone holster, I wet formed it with the phone itself with plastic rap on it. Then I used a meatal belt clip, (I bought at Tandy) and used a felt liner for Smuth in and out action of the phone.
Nice first try project
Always great to see you on the bandsaw - so smooth and aestetic, definitly your signature 😊
Like a good craftsmen you are meticulous and intuitive with a diversity of skills. You are critical of your work but don't let the minutiae eat you up. This is fantastic! Functional and very professional looking. I learned a lot watching this thank you for sharing sir.
wow I am impressed for a guy who obviously isn't a leather crafter that is really good. I think if you got into leather crafting and learn some of the techniques you would be absolutely spectacular. And talk about innovative! I never thought about using edge coat in that manner before. Looks good
Hey, very nicely done Jimmy, honestly, everything takes practice, and we have a saying: by shame and loss, we get wise. (something lost in translation) but yes, sometimes things don't work out like we hoped for instance the wood crushing on your pencil mold, but that's all part of the learning experience. You made a great recovery for it, so all is well.
Thanks for sharing. Be blessed.
"You go to school on the first one." - Jimmy Diresta
Practise makes perfect
I love that sander/burnisher. I've been using a Harbor Freight disk/belt sander and a drill press to spin a grooved piece of wood I mounted a screw in. I could use one of them...NICE!
Good to see you again,The project,s Always catch my eye,but it’s the craftsman that keeps me here! Best wishes from upstate ny ( Mohawk valley).
How did you even pop up on my RUclips? THANK YOU MOTHER UNIVERSE! - possibly the best video I watched in a decade ❤️. I want your shop ❤️.
Beautiful patina! I second the comment below - I stick my stitching forks into a chunk of beeswax every few punches and it virtually eliminates the separation.
This guy is damn good with eyeballing and everything
Art intuition!
Outstanding work sir
Love the big ol'blunt pockets!! Seems, more everyday, I gotta smoke before I look at my phone. 1984 in 2020.
Hello, Jimmy Weaver. Great video. I learned a lot about leather work, Thank you.
Thank you, David!
adept video … no-nonsense explanations … thanks for sharing.
Great build Jimmy. Making it look easy as ever.
Cool idea. A lighter weight leather and sewing instead of pressing over the dowles would give you a longer lasting product. Maybe next time do It like bullet loops on a holster belt. There are 2 methods but sewing is the best IMO. It turned out nice though. These phone case moldings always take so much prep work. Thank you for sharing!
At 76 still learning jimmy, that is the best part of growing older get it growing . I will say one thing you are not under built for the use that is for damn sure. I do not believe your wife will agree with the way you ended and tied of your stitch . There are Mechanical reasons for not tying of your knots glue or know glue but looks good . Happy trails
Excellent..what talent and ingenuity!
Great job! Just know that only YOU know what did not go according to plan.
Although I wouldn't make something like this for my phone, this gave me great ideas for other eventual projects.
It's a SWEET project! As an artist, you see all of the flaws... but I thought it was very well done!
Nice job I'm 50 now and started learning small leather project a few months ago I find it very rewarded when someone says were did you get that leather case and i say i make it and they say i wish i could that! I say well why can't you, some people just buy things I like to make things good job Jimmy keep learning new things Mike K
Always learning, always trying new things. Keep it up Jimmy!
I was thinking snubby holster. Good solid job.
I love watching leather making videos. It’s so satisfying. It looks great! I’d love to have one like that.
I liked the vid. I have been thinking of making a fire starting pouch using an altoids tin for my premade cotton ball tinder. And maybe a divider for feral rods. But now after watching this, I think that maybe the molded pencil holders could hold the rods, and maybe add a snap flap to keep everything together. Thanks for the inspiration!
I dig it. I can’t wait to try some leather molding.
Is there anything this guy can’t do? I bet he even cooks like a master chef! Hahahahaha
New phone holder, new pants.......your coming up in the world Jimmy 😀
Do you know what brand the jeans are in this video
He is starting his own line of cloths. Not available yet but soon, at least that is what I understand from his post on social media.
Thank you for the response, if the pants in the video are them I'm looking forward to getting a pair
If you are taking hints:
1st: it looks like you were using chrome tanned leather, it really doesn't wet form worth a hoot. I suggest veg tanned next time and dye it.
2nd: when you saddle stitch where it comes to a dead stop like the top of the ends go one hole over and not just at the end of the leather. I also normally double stitch that hole so it adds strength.
Отличное приспособление для формовки кожи!
Excellent devise for work leather👍👍👍👍👍👍
Great content! Your voice over was fantastic very easy to follow.
Great video!
Very nice work.
Nice work Jimmy.
As I was watching this, I saw that name DiResta and thought "That's an unusual name, I wonder if it's the same guy that makes the icepick?" I was very happy to see one in your pocket when you put the holster on your belt.
First of all, liked and subscribed. Second, this video has been an absolute pleasure to watch. Thank you. :)
Thank you, Donna!
Very nicely done.
I need a good phone case that holds a good knife and a pencil🤔😁
I love that. I’ve got a Karas Kustom Fountain K pen & 511 tactical pen light that would live there very nicely. 👍🏻👍🏻
I think it looks very nice! Just an idea, maybe on the next one you could put on a belt clip instead of the belt loops, it would be easy to put on and take off. Thank you.
Shoulda done a forward cant. It makes for a more natural draw as we all a better fit for driving/sitting. LOVED the video. Just now getting into leatherworking. This is going to be a project of mine now soon.
WL thanks for brinnging Jimmy back for another project
Let Bees Wax be your friend for stitch holes. Great job
The dye sitting on the surface on what looks to be a chrome tanned leather usually don't mold well. Veg tanned leathers can take quite a bit of water and molds easily. I wind up using a airbrush to apply dyes before assembly then spray the Tuffcoat after stitching. Another consideration is that you can carve designs if you want to forego pencil holders. I'm going to use your mold ideas for making multiple cases for different ensembles. Thanks!
I second this. I'm a leatherworker of almost 30 years. What you have there is latigo, which is vegetable tanned then chrome tanned. That leather already has oils and wax embedded deep within the fibers, so it will not hold it's shape for a long time. Using vegetable tanned leather for wet molding will close the voids between the fibers making it a more solid piece and hold it's shape more permanently. Additionally, not having wax and oils embedded within the fibers makes the veg tan much easier to stretch and mold. Use 5-6 oz. for the pencil holder with the same mold and buck and you will get a much cleaner and easier to mold piece. Great first attempt. Being a maker and envisioning how something could go together really takes a lot of newbie mistakes away. Turned out pretty good, but not stitching the pencil holder will come back to bite you in a month or so. You have a bit of room to put a couple of stitches in the top edge of the pencil dividers with a curved needle. I recommend doing that to prevent it from simply turning itself into a big floppy pocket.
I made something like years ago and decided to angle the belt loop holes so the top tilted forward. This allowed for a better sitting position with the holster.
that is a great idea and you made it work very well
I cut the bottom off my old note 5 case and put my new note 8 in. Mostly fits pretty great and the silicone flap at the bottom will help the phone in a fall.
Great job practical and unique
I think that is a wonderful job gives me some ideas thanks for sharing
Хорошая работа. С удовольствием наблюдал за процессом. Мастеру респект и уважуха!
Even with a few mistakes, you did a nice job.
BEEN USING ONE OF THESE FOR YEARS AS A GLAZER, PUT A THICK LOOP ABOUT 3/4 DOWN ABOUT 3/4 WIDE MAKES A GREAT TAPE MEASURE HOLSTER
Cool. Some of us are learning with you. THX for putting it up!
You could make a little fabric pull out mechanism by attaching a strip of fabric inside the holster, wrapping it around the underside of the phone, and that way you can pull your phone out without having an annoying loop attached to your phone all the time. Many store bought holsters do this!
Nicely done!
VERY WELL DONE VIDEO..... AND BEAUTIFUL CASE AS WELL. A SKILL MAN FOR SURE.
Coat stitching forks with beeswax... they come out the leather/holes easier 👍🤗
Nice job. Quality product
Man I like that wonderful job I'd like to learn how to do some leather work just for odds and ends for myself
Latigo! Generally one sees veg tanned for wet molding . Thanks for letting us see how it can indeed be formed, Weaver leather! Nice shop, Mr Diresta. Hope you sell lots of jeans :)
Hey, nice job. I10 phones are bulky, but your build makes a pretty neat holder instead of the horizontal clip on style which more resembles a picture frame hung on the side of your pants. LOL. Good job.
I think it came out great
The best thing about leather is that you can learn from your mistakes. My father made gunbelts, holsters and even a sap now and then. I used to love to stick my face in his rolls of leather to smell the scent of the leather. Ahh, the good old days when I was a skinny little kid.
this is a perfect handmade piece of ART👍🏼
good luck my friend.