Handmade leather pipe pouch, the early years

[JustTroItIn]

Very cool project!

[Cardinal]

Optical illusion going on here, everything is square. The idea is one side for the pipe, and one side for a baggie of tobacco and tool/lighter. Fold it over and bind with a leather strap. Not sure how I'm going to set up the strap but probably a hold through the middle..

Like I said, it's very stiff so I'm going to work on that while I let dye dry on the next version. I also made some rookie mistakes on the stitching grooves which I'll correct on the next one. Also, what do you guys think on the stitching? The backside stitching looks alright, but it's not as clean as the front side (which in these pictures is the inside of the pouch). Should I have the 'front' stitching on the inside or the outside?

[Cardinal]

Alright, here we go. Prototype is mostly complete, just need to dye the strap, which I'll do after lunch when I dye the pieces for the next model.

I softened it up nicely with coconut oil followed by petroleum jelly, then a bunch of handling and twisting..which sounds a little dirty. It feels a ton better already, and some use will finish the job.

[GWBowman]

That is very cool and it looks great. I'm thinking put the front side stitches on the outside, figuring it would get more eye time. If that's your first, you are an amazingly quick study.

[Cardinal]

That is very cool and it looks great. I'm thinking put the front side stitches on the outside, figuring it would get more eye time. If that's your first, you are an amazingly quick study.

Thank you! It's definitely my first try at working with leather and my first time sewing anything.

My eye sees all the flaws and mistakes, but I think I know what I did wrong and I'll be able to correct going forward. I've got 2 more in process, and I'm avoiding some of my mistakes already.

[Cardinal]

Version 2 is WAY better than the first one, from the dye job on. I took George's advice and put the front stitching on the outside and it looks much better. I also added a little pocket for a pipe tool and cleaners. Once again, optical illusion as the pipe cleaners do not extend past the edge of the pouch.

Still don't know if I'd put my name on this and sell it, but it's at least good enough to give to a friend.

[Bruck]

Nice work Tim!

[JollyRogers]

Tried to bump ya but it says I love ya too much! Great write up and impressive work on the leather. Makes me want to try my hand at it! I can't wait to see these with some wear on them!

[Will46r]

Nice job. Did you burnish your edges?

[Cardinal]

Nice job. Did you burnish your edges?

Thank you! I haven't done burnishing yet, in fact haven't even looked into how it's done. Is it tough or time-consuming? Hopefully I'll be able to do it next weekend.