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The Emporia => Access All Accessories => Topic started by: Bodgeitandscarper on September 14, 2021, 11:20:51 AM
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T'Other Half wanted something to stop his keys making holes in his pockets, so after a bit of research, I came up with this.
It is actually a sludgy green in real life.
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That cutting mat has been on my sewing desk for many months - why was it only yesterday I noticed it's upside down? :S
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That's an excellent idea, @Bodgeitandscarper. My husband always has holes from his keys but as the bunch he has holds all the brewery keys and the pub keys as well as the house and van keys I would need one extra big pouch!!
My cutting mat is on a top that I can access on three sides so I'm used to it being every which way!
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You are getting very good at working with leather. Excellent.
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@Bodgeitandscarper I use my cutting mat every which way to avoid making all my cuts in the same area.
Lovely key fob.
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Excellent key holder, attractive and useful, well done :thumbsup:
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That is very good @Bodgeitandscarper it looks like quite sturdy leather. Your embroidery machine has done well to get through that. I bet your OH is happy.
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@Lilian It's actually very soft leather, so not sure how well it will last.
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That's a very clever design (and I like the poodle too)
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My dad had one of those in the 1970's. Worked a treat.
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It's lovely @Bodgeitandscarper I think it was the visible grain that made me think it was firmer.
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I like that...may even do one for myself :D
I'm curious about the strap bit. Belt hook? Or. Keyring holder? Or both?
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Have you considered using longer stitches of around 3.5 - 4.5mm? I found on my earlier leather sewing that the longer stitches look better.
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@Bill The strap bit slides out to pull the keys inside, then you un fasten it again to let the keys hang out.
I used a 3.5 stitch length, but yes, I may try a longer stitch, that's a good thought.
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@Bill The strap bit slides out to pull the keys inside, then you un fasten it again to let the keys hang out.
Clever!
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Clever!
Yes, someone was, I just nicked the idea :laughing:
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I had one of those at uni and loved it! It got tossed with the trash during one of my many moves and I was never able to find another. Never even thought to make one!
This is the first one I've seen in over 40 years! Great job!
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That cutting mat has been on my sewing desk for many months - why was it only yesterday I noticed it's upside down? :S
Because you were standing on your head?
Nice work!