esdee Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 (edited) Hi Guys... i cought the bug of generally everything replicas have, so here i am making some straps. i m very excited but i need your feedback! here we go... first strap second strap (took very quick pics, if i set the lighting correctly you will be amazed with its texture-color) but i need your feedback on stitching this strap (if i go ahead and stitch it...) what thread you prefer! the strap threads on lamp light and on daylight and i keep making straps Edited December 6, 2007 by esdee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Usil Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 If this is your first attempt - it looks like you have the knack. Keep up the good work. Usil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallkenny Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 Great job I'd prefer one of the 2 darker coloured threads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 Phenomenal, Esdee! You know you have a customer in me, whenever you need. As for the thread, go with what Tallkenny suggested. Darker shade will make that second strap pop out. However, I rather like the look of it, as is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 if that is your first strap then i am french, nice work, want to swap any Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 if that is your first strap then i am french, nice work, want to swap any FxrAndy, you're too honest is what. You posted that first strap seconds after you finished it, and it was your first attempt. Mine would've looked even more manky! But I would've posted the third. I was comparing the 007/008 straps the other day. Esdee, that was one of the best things FxrAndy ever thought of -- giving limited edition numbers to each. If they're just for you, cool. But if they're for others, that or another cool touch, would be awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esdee Posted December 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 WOW! thank you all for your good words!! if that is your first strap then i am french, nice work, want to swap any honestly, these are the first two... i actually made these two for myself, but i can make a couple more for trade i guess mine are 26/26 125-130/~85 Phenomenal, Esdee! You know you have a customer in me, whenever you need. As for the thread, go with what Tallkenny suggested. Darker shade will make that second strap pop out. However, I rather like the look of it, as is. thank you Victoria! ! im also thinking in applying edge kote on the croc strap, im testing how it looks on a sample i have! thank you all guys for the feedback! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 Keep up the good work.. Practice and only practice will make you better and better.. If you need any advice or a live tutorial during Christmas let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esdee Posted December 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 Keep up the good work.. Practice and only practice will make you better and better.. If you need any advice or a live tutorial during Christmas let me know Thank you Kostas! it will be my pleasure, maybe we go leather shopping together im buying coffee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corgi Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 Looks really nice, especially for a "first attempt". They have a very strong, rugged look that will match many Panerai styles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted December 7, 2007 Report Share Posted December 7, 2007 Thank you Kostas! it will be my pleasure, maybe we go leather shopping together im buying coffee! Ok.. And I will show you how to recognise a perfect hide from a mediocre one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tootall Posted December 7, 2007 Report Share Posted December 7, 2007 For first effort it looks good. There are a number of things I could mention that would kick it up a notch, but if you are just making these for yourself, then what you have done should suffice. If you want me to go over the "other" things. Let me know, I'll be happy to let everyone in on the strap making secrets ROFL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esdee Posted December 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2007 For first effort it looks good. There are a number of things I could mention that would kick it up a notch, but if you are just making these for yourself, then what you have done should suffice. If you want me to go over the "other" things. Let me know, I'll be happy to let everyone in on the strap making secrets ROFL. my friend this is why i made this thread! feedback! even if your posts starts like 'they suck big time because ...you did this and not that and ' i will carefully read it because i know there are secrets that i am unable to think of from my first attempt! you can even PM me anything you like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tootall Posted December 8, 2007 Report Share Posted December 8, 2007 my friend this is why i made this thread! feedback! even if your posts starts like 'they suck big time because ...you did this and not that and ' i will carefully read it because i know there are secrets that i am unable to think of from my first attempt! you can even PM me anything you like! Hey, I didn't say it sucked. It's just there are things to learn or do better at. I do not claim to know all or be perfect myself, so what I give is my experience. First, learn how to saddle stitch. This goes a long way in stitching leather, strap or not. Secondly, make sure to skivve down the areas where the lugs will go, or else the strap will rub against the case and be very difficult to fit. Thirdly, finish your edges. Some people do like the raw look, but finished edges look good all the time. Even if you still want to keep a bit of the raw look, burnish the edge a bit so as not to look like two pieces of leather just put together. There are other things, but these 3 should help a lot. And in doing them you will most likely "fix" the other problems as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esdee Posted December 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2007 Hey, I didn't say it sucked. It's just there are things to learn or do better at. I do not claim to know all or be perfect myself, so what I give is my experience. First, learn how to saddle stitch. This goes a long way in stitching leather, strap or not. Secondly, make sure to skivve down the areas where the lugs will go, or else the strap will rub against the case and be very difficult to fit. Thirdly, finish your edges. Some people do like the raw look, but finished edges look good all the time. Even if you still want to keep a bit of the raw look, burnish the edge a bit so as not to look like two pieces of leather just put together. There are other things, but these 3 should help a lot. And in doing them you will most likely "fix" the other problems as well. thank you very much my friend! 1) i know my stitching is no good but i will sure practice it more and more! 2) here is something i didn't know 3) yeap, i know! i have edge kote but only black and brown and im going to order some other colors i saw availiable to match the strap color! thank you very much for your feedback! there is nothing better than respected members feedback with corrections improvements and thoughts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted December 8, 2007 Report Share Posted December 8, 2007 Absolutely awesome straps, like Victoria, I'd buy the 2nd strap 'as is', although for a thread recommendation, personally, I'd chose the 3rd thread, as that would be the closest color to the leather, and, with a nice leather like that, personally, I wouldn't want to distract from it with a differently colored stitching. Just my .2c. Have you thought of making and selling matching strap/belt sets? (actually, that can go out to any of the resident strap gurus) That would definitely be something I would buy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esdee Posted December 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 (edited) ok... this is a new addition to m collection! i absolutely love the texture of this leather! saved some to make a true vintage one like my friends stephan here! http://upload2.postimage.org/662601/photo_hosting.html Edited December 11, 2007 by esdee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabba Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 Hi Guys... i cought the bug of generally everything replicas have, so here i am making some straps. i m very excited but i need your feedback! here we go... first strap second strap (took very quick pics, if i set the lighting correctly you will be amazed with its texture-color) but i need your feedback on stitching this strap (if i go ahead and stitch it...) what thread you prefer! the strap threads on lamp light and on daylight and i keep making straps Good job, mate, keep it up! Personally preferred-the ivory stitch. Jabba, strapmaker Link deleted because Jabba's a naughty boy.....Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member X Posted November 26, 2009 Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 Hey esdee, I love this strap! Is it as soft as it looks? Are you going to be selling these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted November 26, 2009 Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 Anyone else notice that this post is 2 years old... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member X Posted November 26, 2009 Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 Nope... LOL I blame Jabba for bumping the thread just to sell his own straps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbchubb Posted November 26, 2009 Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 Anyone else notice that this post is 2 years old... Well.... the moment I saw Victoria's reply... I knew this must be from the archive... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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