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"WHERE THERE IS FEAR, THERE IS NO CREATIVITY" (Christopher Lowell)


Monday, February 28, 2011

A STITCH IN TIME . . . . .

Mr. Legendary Leather is moving right along on this project. He has dyed the leather and begun stitching the thin piece of leather (that will form the loops to hold the 22 LR bullets) to the belt. Very similar to the time consuming step of measuring and drilling the stitch holes, the actual hand-stitching process requires a few hours of patience and labor. Mr. Legendary Leather does not own a sewing machine that is able to sew through leather like many other leather crafters use to speed up the process. His items are all hand-stitched. Stop and think about it. Stitching a thick piece of wax thread through two layers of leather . . . my fingers ache just thinking about it. Often times, Mr. Legendary Leather uses a small pair of pliers to guide the needle through the thick pieces of leather.

As he forms each loop, Mr. Legendary Leather places a 22 LR bullet inside that loop to let the leather stretch and form to the bullet itself. He comments that you don't see too many cartridge belts for 22 LRs for the simple reason that the bullets are so small and crafting a belt to hold such bullets is very time consuming because the loops are many and quite small. Most shooters will just store these bullets in some type of pouch because of their size . . . it's just easier. But to some, the look and feel of a cartridge belt around their belly gives them a sense for the rustic old west and how things must have been all that long time ago . . . a time where hand crafting an item was the only way things were made.

Stitching the thin piece of leather, that will form the loops to hold the 22 LR bullets, to the belt itself.
The bullets are placed in each loop after it is stitched to start the stretching process.
A view of the stitching from the back side of the belt.

Blog Archive

COMMENT REGARDING MARBLES BLADE AND BLACK FLORAL CARVED SHEATH SET:

Kate from New Hampshire says, "I featured your Bowie Knife with Leather Sheath in a Treasury (Etsy) called "When Men Were Men." Fabulous item!

Marbles Blade and Black Floral Carved Sheath Set

COMMENT REGARDING COWBOY CARVED LEATHER SPUR STRAPS SET:

Anonymous from Mt. Pleasant says, "These straps are so beautiful! . . . these are truly beautiful . . .
Steph from the UK says, "These are stunners! Your work is beautiful."

Cowboy Carved Leather Spur Straps Set

Cowboy Carved Leather Spur Straps Set (boot and spurs not included)

COMMENT REGARDING COWGIRL LEATHER CUFF SET:

Cissy from Colorado says, "Very nice work!"

Cowgirl Leather Cuffs Set

A closer look at Cowgirl Leather Cuffs Set

SPECIAL REQUESTS AND PROJECTS . . .

Requirin' the creative , craftin' expertise that Mr. Legendary Leather is admired fer:

Thanks to the 'Michigan Kid' for the Special Request for a left handed replica holster to match an existing holster.

Much thanks to the 'Recruiter' for his Special Request to create a plain sheath for his large scimitar-shaped carving knife.

Special Request Surprise for WesternSpice

Elk Bone Handled Knife and Sheath Set (Donation to SASS "Ambush")

Special Project for WesternSpice. Make a new holster to match an old gun belt (not available for purchase)

Special Request by Mountain Man Bob to replace knife handle and create a matching sheath (SOLD)

Jeff Morgan Knife with Mr. Legendary Leather Sheath Set (Not available for purchase)

Special Request by Frontier Rose for a Replacement Plant/Pot Holder

Special Request by Mr. Hit Factor for a holster to hold a S&W K-frame 22 revolver.

Special Request by Tupelo Flash (SOLD)

Special Request by Sinistral Kid for a Replica Holster (SOLD)

Carved Spur Straps Set (Donation to SASS "Gunfight Behind the Jersey Lilly")

Special Request by the Missus: Carved Sheath for Paring Knife.

WesternSpice Design Adapted by Mr. Legendary Leather (Special Project)

Spur Strap Set Original Design by Mr. Legendary Leather: Mighty Fine "Thanks" to Trabuco Tilly

Special Project: Mighty Fine "Thanks" to Mr. Hot Tamale

Special Request by The Dakota Kid (SOLD)

Another Request by The Dakota Kid for Two Antler Handled Knives with Plain Sheaths. A Mighty Fine "Thanks" to The Dakota Kid!

Customer's Request for a 22 LR Cartridge Belt (SOLD)

A closer view of customer's request for a 22 LR Cartridge Belt (SOLD)

High Plains Carved Spur Straps Set (Donation to SASS "Ambush" - boots and spurs not included)

A different view of High Plains Carved Spur Straps Set (Donation to SASS "Ambush")

The "Wild Game Hunter" Special (Special Project): Mighty Fine "Thanks" to Mr. Wild Game Hunter

Special Request by Mountain Man Bob for sheath encasement to cover old sheath (SOLD)

Special Request by Mountain Man Bob to add belt insertion resulting in a lengthened belt (SOLD)

Request by Mountain Man Bob for a Fur Trade/Buffalo Hunt Reenactment Sheath (SOLD)

Buckskin Leather/Fabric Western Style Vest (Special Request by Mr. Top Brass in Arizona)

Monogrammed Holster for Small Semi-Automatic Pistol (Special Request by Mr. Top Brass in Arizona - pistol not included)

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