First Attempt at Sheathmaking

cmroberts1

cmroberts1

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Well, I decided to give sheath making a try for the first time. I needed one for my Carver. I did make the simplest of mistakes and it is a left carry, but was wanting a right. So easy to do when laying the pattern down. Just a dumb mistake!!!!

It has given me a deeper appreciation for the sheath makers on here. Definitely an art that will take time to perfect. My goal was to see if I could do it and just to go through the process. Jou Fuu, Rick Lowe and Heber have gained much more of my respect for their skill.

Please critique, criticize and any thoughts!!!!!

Martin

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I think that's an amazing first sheath. You definitely have talent. Now you need practice. Make more.

One piece of constructive criticism I would like to suggest. Look into back stitching to finish your stitching instead of tying knots.

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Looks good Martin .. and i did the exact same thing with one of my first sheaths, made a LH carry instead of a RH carry. :thumbup:
 
Nice! It's harder than it looks on you tube. Also a shout out to all those who helped us newbie crafters along. Thanks!!!
 
Good Job! It helps if you mark your patterns L or R in big letters on each side. When your flipping it around trying to make the best use of a hide it is really easy to forget which side your working with. Ask me how I know :D
 
Like the guys said, pretty darn nice for a first try! I'm with Skylar on marking the patterns, sure makes it easier and can save leather, too.
 
B.Mauser said:
I think that's an amazing first sheath. You definitely have talent. Now you need practice. Make more.

One piece of constructive criticism I would like to suggest. Look into back stitching to finish your stitching instead of tying knots.

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I will definitely try back stitching on the next one. I really wasn't sure on how to end the stitch.

Skystorm said:
Good Job! It helps if you mark your patterns L or R in big letters on each side. When your flipping it around trying to make the best use of a hide it is really easy to forget which side your working with. Ask me how I know :D
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I will definitely mark the pattern moving forward. Do you keep the pattern on stiff stock paper or do you move them to something more permanent? ( thin wood, maybe)


Thanks for all the positive responses guys!! It was a lot of fun and recommend everyone give it a try at least once.

Martin
 
cmroberts1 said:
I will definitely try back stitching on the next one. I really wasn't sure on how to end the stitch.



I will definitely mark the pattern moving forward. Do you keep the pattern on stiff stock paper or do you move them to something more permanent? ( thin wood, maybe)


Thanks for all the positive responses guys!! It was a lot of fun and recommend everyone give it a try at least once.

Martin
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On the back stitch, I just basically get to the end and then start going the other way for about four or five stitches. Then I try to tie a knot inside the welt of the last stitch. Key word there is try. Good luck. You could flow some superglue in the last stitch if it looks like it is unraveling. But I'd wait until it starts, which it likely will not.
 
No knot necessary after backstitching. Just burn it down to the level of the sheath, and you're good.

I think that is very clean for a first my friend.
 
Andy has it right on the back stitch. Back stitch two at the start and two at the end. Leave both threads on the back side of the sheath and melt the ends down. Never come lose.
 
I will definitely give the back stitch method a try. Thanks for all the advice!!!


Thanks again for all the positive responses.

Martin
 
Fine, since no one else will say it, I will - I think you're sandbagging and secretly you have leather elves that help you. Just joking, dang good job for a first sheath, very nice.
 
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