matt_rost's Leatherworks

[matt_rost]

Card Holder / Minimalistic Wallets

[Mister_Brue]

@matt_rost Good stuff Matt. The leather for that last wallet is particularly unusual. What is it?

[matt_rost]

The Satchel Project

[matt_rost]

@Mister_Brue Thanks a lot mate!
This is basically the same vegetable tanned calf (cow) leather in a natural color (like the previous one). I oiled it first, then hand-patinated it in black antique and then sealed it so that it can no longer rub off. However, the patina will of course change over time. Each piece is unique and I like it very much, but it was also a long and dirty job, which is why I think in the future I only make things like this to order. But the creation process was also a lot of fun for me.

[Mister_Brue]

@matt_rost Cool. Even better that you made the finish yourself.

I’ve never been a fan of the diagonal finish on straps/belts etc because I find they are more inclined to curl up, thus making them difficult to easily slot into a keeper. I also just prefer a pointed or trapezoidal aesthetically speaking. Aside from that, the satchel looks well made, and that it will last a lifetime. I like the shoulder strap detail too. Great job.

[matt_rost]

@Mister_Brue Thank you for your detailed feedback, really great, I like that You're not wrong about your preferences and improvements and I already have a few ideas in mind about what I would like to change or improve on the next one (especially the shoulder strap).
I also think that I won't be able to break the satchel and if something does happen, it would be very easy to repair. The leather thickness and quality is around 2.5 mm, a good mix of "lasts a lifetime" but not too heavy.

[tody]

That's some great looking stuff!

[endo]

awesome @matt_rost well done!

[matt_rost]

@tody @endo Thank you both!

[Denman John]

Nice designs and beautiful work

[matt_rost]

Thanks a lot! @Denman-John

[seawolf]

Welcome! Your stitching looks clean

[flannel slut]

@matt_rost outstanding stuff. The satchel is beautiful

[matt_rost]

@flannel-slut Thank you! When I made my first satchel a while ago, the many hours of sewing were a huge challenge. Now I'm happy when I can sew for a long time at a time during a project. Meditation...

[matt_rost]

@seawolf I've also been looking around for leatherworkers here before and came across your thread with your work. Aren't you posting so much of it here anymore?
Unfortunately... or fortunately, I'm extremely pedantic/precise when it comes to things like stitching

[seawolf]

@matt_rost I’m fairly active with the forum, but I don’t post very much about my leather.

If you’re picky about anything, I’m glad it’s stitching.

[Daniel San]

@matt_rost
great work und Grüße nach Rostock
didn’t know you’re from Germany.

[matt_rost]

@seawolf "Picky" was the expression I was looking for
Understand, but your thread is great It’s a pity that you can’t really look at many of your pictures anymore, but I saw the beautiful jacket you sewed entirely by hand. I have similar plans for a vest that I wanted to make from natural horse leather and later maybe a leather shirt... If I may ask, how did you initially go about your hand-sewn type 3 jacket? Are there any patterns for this out there that I can use as a guide, or would you have any other advice?

[matt_rost]

@Daniel-San Yes, I'm from northern Germany (and a very settled person), you'll probably notice it from my strange English now and then
Viele Grüße nach Bremen and thanks for the praise!

[seawolf]

@matt_rost I found a vintage 1970s pattern for a type III that I had to modify to my taste and for leather, as the pattern was developed for fabric. The body needed to be longer, the sleeves longer, and the arm holes higher. I also modified the shape and size of the collar to make it look more modern. To convert a pattern from fabric to leather, you need to add about 1.25cm of stitch allowance to all of the seams. This accounts for the leather thickness. Also, the leather at every seam needs to be skived, or it'll be too thick. I should take some new pics of the jacket. It even has custom ZeeBee buttons on it now You can see more of my work on my website and instagram.