i just finished 1 of 2 that i am making for Christmas gifts. mine will not stay closed. i have my granite sitting on it to hopefully coax it into staying closed, but it was a real bummer to finally finish stitching it and test fit the bible in it for it to not closed. it was still a fun project and i plan on doing more for sure. thank you for sharing this video. this one was definitely a lot easier then the 3 piece bible cover i made before.
I would take the cover off of the Bible and then lightly crease the cover in the two places that it needs to bend to go around the Bible. You could work it repeatedly to loosen up the leather and help break it in some. I think this makes sense.
@@InMyBusyLittleShop perfect sense. Thank you. I will try that. I was hoping it was the new leather just being stiff, i ran across a similar issue on a couple of wallets i built.
@@InMyBusyLittleShop just took your suggestion and took the cover off and worked it a little bit. now it closes like it should. thank you so much. now i dont feel as bad giving it away.
I have done this pattern after watching Don Gonzales’ video. One thing I like to do on the inner panels is make them over size, glue them on then trim them back to the cover edge. This seems easier to get the edge perfect. And is easier than trying to line up the edges.
I have watched a few videos with the basket weave tooling and i have to say, yours is definitely one of the best i have seen. the detail you get is really amazing. this project came out really nice. i made a bible cover for my mom and did it with the separate pieces, but i really like this single piece design a lot better. thank you for sharing.
Thanks! That is a high compliment. I have made Bible covers with panels as well. I think one works well with an all over pattern. The panels might be better with more picture type patterns.
@@InMyBusyLittleShop I think the picture patterns could work just as well doing it this way. i can just measure out a tooling area on the front and back and tool my pictures and then the rest can just be edge. i think i might make myself a bible cover using this method.
Looks amazing! Inspiring work thats for sure. I noticed your stitching technique was interesting with having both needles in the hole at the same time, I havent seen that before but if it works it works.
I loved this project and the detailed explanation of each of the steps you used. Thank you--I picked up a number of tips and had several questions answered as you explained your thoughts during the construction process. The description of how to tool the large basket weave pattern was excellent and might well be the first type of tooling I attempt once I try out that new skill.
I really enjoyed this video. No, "shorter" would have meant "less" content. Oh!,... and I see that you tried my suggestion and switched to packing tape instead of masking tape. You mentioned that the dimensions spread out a bit, but I'm pretty sure it would have been even more if you'd have used the masking tape. Another subtle tip, when you (if you) completely switch over to packing tape, you'll need to make your hits juuuuust a little bit harder (since the leather isn't expanding as much. Again, I'm mighty proud to see that you tried my suggestion.
I appreciate your content and I remembered I once made a belt in middle school ,I'm 61 now and I want to give it another go after remembering how much fun that middle school day was ,thanks for the content and the response have a great day
@@InMyBusyLittleShop I made my first laptop bag following chuck dorsy on weaver leathercraft ,it's going to my daughter it was a blast to make,thanks I'll be watching .
@@InMyBusyLittleShopyou think a guy who has something to say about how you run your tools “not to their liking “ would give a few helpful tips.🤷 me personally I don’t lift my beveler out of my cuts. I start out with my hand down and fingers out as far an I can. Then I just lighten up the downward pressure and slide it towards me after each tap. And then if I’m going away from me I start with the tool bunched up where my hand is down and lighten up the down pressure and slide away from me. Also get a rhythm with your taps and slide as you consistently tap with the same force unless your line is tapering off then lighten up the taps as it tappers off. Hope that makes sense. And helps
Thanks and I appreciate the amount of time to type out a message with suggestions. You know sometimes I’m somewhat unsure about making and producing some videos. Especially so with tooling. Everyone is watching me learn. Until February I only dabbled with some edge or overall field tooling. I do appreciate your suggestions and continue to work to get better so your suggestions are great. Have a great week!
@@InMyBusyLittleShopNo problem. Just keep at it. It will get better the more you do it. I posted a shot video on my channel to try to help show what I was talking about.
i just finished 1 of 2 that i am making for Christmas gifts. mine will not stay closed. i have my granite sitting on it to hopefully coax it into staying closed, but it was a real bummer to finally finish stitching it and test fit the bible in it for it to not closed. it was still a fun project and i plan on doing more for sure. thank you for sharing this video. this one was definitely a lot easier then the 3 piece bible cover i made before.
I would take the cover off of the Bible and then lightly crease the cover in the two places that it needs to bend to go around the Bible. You could work it repeatedly to loosen up the leather and help break it in some. I think this makes sense.
@@InMyBusyLittleShop perfect sense. Thank you. I will try that. I was hoping it was the new leather just being stiff, i ran across a similar issue on a couple of wallets i built.
@@InMyBusyLittleShop just took your suggestion and took the cover off and worked it a little bit. now it closes like it should. thank you so much. now i dont feel as bad giving it away.
I’m glad you commented so I know that I should talk more about things like this when making the project. Enjoy your weekend!
I have done this pattern after watching Don Gonzales’ video. One thing I like to do on the inner panels is make them over size, glue them on then trim them back to the cover edge. This seems easier to get the edge perfect. And is easier than trying to line up the edges.
That is a better way of doing it. Take some of the stress of the project away.
I have watched a few videos with the basket weave tooling and i have to say, yours is definitely one of the best i have seen. the detail you get is really amazing. this project came out really nice. i made a bible cover for my mom and did it with the separate pieces, but i really like this single piece design a lot better. thank you for sharing.
Thanks! That is a high compliment. I have made Bible covers with panels as well. I think one works well with an all over pattern. The panels might be better with more picture type patterns.
@@InMyBusyLittleShop I think the picture patterns could work just as well doing it this way. i can just measure out a tooling area on the front and back and tool my pictures and then the rest can just be edge. i think i might make myself a bible cover using this method.
@@dannymarkgraf34 that’s cool. Thanks!
This is stunning! Thanks for sharing
It was a fun project. I need to circle back around and make one for myself! Thanks for Subscribing and Commenting!!
@@InMyBusyLittleShop do you do custom orders or is this just a hobby?
I do orders and make items for a handful of shows I do each year.
Nice job, subscribed and looking forward to watch the rest of your videos!
Glad to have you on board! I appreciate your time.
Looks amazing! Inspiring work thats for sure. I noticed your stitching technique was interesting with having both needles in the hole at the same time, I havent seen that before but if it works it works.
Thanks for commenting. I agree with the if it works. I try and encourage people to try different ways to find what best for them.
I loved this project and the detailed explanation of each of the steps you used. Thank you--I picked up a number of tips and had several questions answered as you explained your thoughts during the construction process. The description of how to tool the large basket weave pattern was excellent and might well be the first type of tooling I attempt once I try out that new skill.
Thanks great to hear. Give it a try. I’m sure you will do well.
That came out great. Thanks for sharing. Length of video was fine. Have a great day and week.
Thanks for the comment and encouragement!
Very neat Robert, came out really well.
Thanks! Have a great week.
I really enjoyed this video. No, "shorter" would have meant "less" content. Oh!,... and I see that you tried my suggestion and switched to packing tape instead of masking tape. You mentioned that the dimensions spread out a bit, but I'm pretty sure it would have been even more if you'd have used the masking tape. Another subtle tip, when you (if you) completely switch over to packing tape, you'll need to make your hits juuuuust a little bit harder (since the leather isn't expanding as much. Again, I'm mighty proud to see that you tried my suggestion.
Thanks Jackie! I always take comments to heart. I appreciate you following along.
Holy cow Robert, it looks weaved. Amazing.
Thanks! I think it turned out nice.
Wow thats very nice looking book cover 👌🏻great job 10/10
Thanks Jonas! Brugge!
Another fine job ,Robert.
Thanks Wayne. Hope you are doing ok.
Beautiful
Thanks! I appreciate you following along.
I appreciate your content and I remembered I once made a belt in middle school ,I'm 61 now and I want to give it another go after remembering how much fun that middle school day was ,thanks for the content and the response have a great day
@@rickyrygg7188 I hope you enjoy it. It can be a fun hobby.
@@InMyBusyLittleShop I made my first laptop bag following chuck dorsy on weaver leathercraft ,it's going to my daughter it was a blast to make,thanks I'll be watching .
@@rickyrygg7188I’m sure that she will love it. Don is a great teacher
Great job..as always. What is the stamp you use on the border?
Thanks. The edge beveling was the same large bevel that I used at the start of the basket weave pattern.
@@InMyBusyLittleShop Thanks Robert!
It wasn't a long video. STOP it lol!
It was an awesome informative video, and the book cover looks fabulous!
Thanks! Ok I’m listening! I’m glad that you enjoyed the video.
Learn how to run your beveler , your making sloppy work of your border.
Thanks for commenting
@@InMyBusyLittleShopyou think a guy who has something to say about how you run your tools “not to their liking “ would give a few helpful tips.🤷 me personally I don’t lift my beveler out of my cuts. I start out with my hand down and fingers out as far an I can. Then I just lighten up the downward pressure and slide it towards me after each tap. And then if I’m going away from me I start with the tool bunched up where my hand is down and lighten up the down pressure and slide away from me. Also get a rhythm with your taps and slide as you consistently tap with the same force unless your line is tapering off then lighten up the taps as it tappers off. Hope that makes sense. And helps
Thanks and I appreciate the amount of time to type out a message with suggestions. You know sometimes I’m somewhat unsure about making and producing some videos. Especially so with tooling. Everyone is watching me learn. Until February I only dabbled with some edge or overall field tooling. I do appreciate your suggestions and continue to work to get better so your suggestions are great. Have a great week!
@@InMyBusyLittleShopNo problem. Just keep at it. It will get better the more you do it. I posted a shot video on my channel to try to help show what I was talking about.