foxindebox Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 Hi Everyone, I've just finished my latest project, which was to learn how to restitch a leather strap (i.e. change the thread colour). I have a Brown Bomber strap from "Strapped for time" fitted to my Black Bay, but just couldn't get past the white stitching (here is a picture from their site) As we all probably know, this is one of the best options for a strap that is close to Gen. Unfortunately the white thread is not.... So it had to go! So first I did my reading online and found out how to saddle stitch with two needles. Then I gathered my stuff (needles, thread, pliers, wax and my mate Stanley.....) Note that I have already unpicked the original stitching and removed the hardware from my strap. Then, I set up my table vice to hold the strap whilst I merrily stitched away So, I cut a suitable length of thread and threaded a needle on either end (I had already applied some wax to the thread beforehand). So off I went, starting with the end loops or whatever they are correctly called (I'm sure one of the real strap makers here can enlighten me!), and stitched using the existing holes, one needle in one way and then the other from the other side. Until finally....... And a last picture on the watch itself I'm really pleased with the outcome and happy to have learned a new skill. Next step is to learn how to make the whole strap myself Hope you like it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcardoza Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 Well done! Very nice. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 you're a regular Matha Stewart. Good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 Bravo. Looks like the gen strap now. Nice work. Sent from my droptop using telepathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffindodger Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 hey! well done what a great job, and a good how to for all other members. So now where do we send our orders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 Interesting project with nice, illustrative pictures. "Vice-protection" is simple and well done. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxindebox Posted September 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 Thanks for the kind words everyone, much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezio Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 Looks good mate great job !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenTLe Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 Very well done mate! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UmpaHimself Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 Very nice, looks damn near perfect. Now you just need the clasp. Hopefully that will be coming soon from what I have seen. Already available non branded on the Parnis homages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kernow Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 Looks very good, well done........... now, how much do you charge for this mod? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martijnp Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 Looks great! Congratulations on the new skill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 Love the stitches, the pics detailing the process, and your forum name. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenTLe Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 One question from me: is it cotton or nylon or... ? Thanks ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxindebox Posted September 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 One question from me: is it cotton or nylon or... ? Thanks ;-) Just plain old cotton thread, with a little wax rubbed in by myself Very nice, looks damn near perfect. Now you just need the clasp. Hopefully that will be coming soon from what I have seen. Already available non branded on the Parnis homages. I know.... I Will be grabbing it a soon as I see one. I almost considered buying the Parnis, but that's an expensive clasp Thanks again everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenTLe Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 Should give it a try my self Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxindebox Posted September 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 Definitely mate. It's really easy, just needs patience and a few cups of tea to steady the nerves before ripping out the old thread (or any other nerve-steadying beverage of your choice ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenTLe Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 Definitely mate. It's really easy, just needs patience and a few cups of tea to steady the nerves before ripping out the old thread (or any other nerve-steadying beverage of your choice ) If I didn't throw everything at the nearest wall the 5th time the click spring of a 2836 flew away... I think I may be able to get calm enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jung Park Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 Kewl. Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edigital Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 Nice job! Cant really tell its been restiched Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mashman36 Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Give the man a cigar ,nice job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmartin86x Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Nice gold stitch that components the dials n hands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helldiver Posted October 4, 2014 Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 It's actually a very nice idea. You see plenty of "industrial" strap that may be fully transform thanks to a nicer stitching or a better color combo. Thank you very much for taking the time to share with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxindebox Posted October 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 Thanks once again to all of you for all of your kind comments. I have a black version of the same strap due to arrive soon and I'm going to try the same thing again to see if that looks even closer to the Gen strap. I'll put up some comparison pictures when it's done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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