Making a CROCODILE Leather Watch Strap (Free PDF Pattern)

Classic crocodile leather watch strap with turned edges
In this video I make a custom leather watch strap using a metallic blue crocodile leather and turned leather edges. For the the inside lining I used Zermatt calfskin, which is the go to leather for watch straps.
00:00 - Introduction
00:21 - Materials
02:12 - Long Strap
03:45 - Short Strap
04:36 - Lining
05:59 - Strap Keepers
07:43 - Stitching
09:06 - Assembly
Tools:
- Kevin Lee Black Diamond pricking irons 2.7mm
- Edge creaser F3 tip
- Skiving knife
Materials:
- Crocodile leather
- Zermatt calfskin from Haas 0.6mm
- Veg tan leather 2mm shaping layer
- Salamander salpa 0.4mm bonded leather reinforcement
- Amy Roke linen thread 0.55mm
- Aquilim 315 contact cement
- Beeswax
Free PDF Pattern Available for Download: tinyurl.com/2z5nx3dz
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[@tonymontana8991]

Thank you kindly, now I understand that it is not possible to do it myself because you have to have tools and a special tool stitch marking for the watch bracelet !!!

[@rastaricky9584]

Excellent video! Thanks for so many new and great techniques.

[@TeranAtelier]

You are very welcome! Thank you for watching.

[@nsreentarek3715]

Thank you so much🙏🙏

[@kyvandieng]

This is what i'm looking for . Thanks so much

[@TeranAtelier]

Great to hear! Enjoy!

[@Dynamytguy]

Great technique. You made the intricate skiving look easy. Beautiful work.👏👏👏

[@TeranAtelier]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Threerosesleathergoods]

Thanks for sharing🙏

[@TeranAtelier]

You are most welcome!

[@Dubya1886]

A master at work!

[@TeranAtelier]

Thank you so much!!

[@Fernioska]

Very well described each step of the instruction, very enjoyable video！

[@TeranAtelier]

Thank you very much!

[@delilahofarrell3183]

Thanks!

[@TeranAtelier]

Thank you again!!

[@flightschoolcustomfootwear]

Wow that came out amazing!! Glad to see you back! Where do you get the interchangeable edge creasing tips that fit the soldering iron?

[@TeranAtelier]

Thanks! Those F type tips are from a very basic set that come with the soldering iron kits for leathercraft. I Just used the one that makes the 3mm offset line to mark in the stitching line rather than creasing.

[@flightschoolcustomfootwear]

@@TeranAtelier awesome!! Thank you so much!

[@rayjames5200]

Lovely work. You are a master craftsman. Slightly off topic may I ask what type of leather is your other watch strap made from. I like the way it catches the light.

[@TeranAtelier]

Thanks! The exterior leather is crocodile with a shiny finish.

[@rayjames5200]

Sorry, I I meant the strap you’re actually wearing while making the crocodile strap

[@TeranAtelier]

No problem. That one I was wearing is a polished stingray leather strap. You can see the video where I make it here ruclips.net/video/Iv4-UiljXd4/видео.html

[@jimandrews89]

Any tips for punching stitching holes around the fixed keeper?

[@TeranAtelier]

Its not really much different than normal but try to place at least two stitching holes within the profile of the keeper. This would properly secure the fixed keeper in position.

[@hrksk9738]

Beautiful strap! May I know how long does it take to make?

[@TeranAtelier]

Thank you! It takes around 8-10 hours for this type of strap.

[@elenachugreeva7488]

Good job! How much it's cost?

[@TeranAtelier]

Thanks! A crocodile or alligator watch strap is normally around USD 100+.

[@BedengCamaruleather]

I've never made anything like this, it looks a bit complicated waww

[@TeranAtelier]

The turned edge method needs thin leather so skiving is really important.