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Black Hornback Caiman - blk stitch:


Black Caiman Belly - wht stitch:


Black Full Quill Ostrich - wht stitch:

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Dave

Just noticed my text hadn't shown up in the post.


I just finished making these three. I've been toying with making straps for a couple months after I spent money on a custom and it turned out pretty shabby. There is a learning curve to doing this right; and no doubt I still have room for improvement. I would have to say I like these WAY better than my first attempts.

Let me know what you guys think. Feedback is the best way to improve going forward. Thx.

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Dave

Dave, all three are very nice, my choice would be the hornback/black/black,
would think this would be a perfect Panerai strap !

why do you add stitching at the strap end that goes through the buckle ?

I assume you are doing the stitching by hand, it is getting a lot more exact,
but bright contrasting colors are maybe still a bit too revealing.

Admirable steps & beautiful straps !

Thx again, Fred! Now if I just had a Pan to put one on .... maybe 5 years from now. Nah, still can't see me dropping the coin on one even then; no matter how much I love watches.

I am cutting, gluing, and stitching all by hand. Would have no clue on how to safely operate a sewing machine.

I add the tip stitching for looks and that extra bit of strength since it is pushed in and out of the keeper so frequently. I think my stitching is leaps and bounds ahead of when I started, but is the one spot I need the most improvement. Time and practice. Is it that the stitching looks misplaced or crooked, or what? (not questioning your opinion, just need the outside eyes view)

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Dave

One more black caiman:

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Dave

Now this one I really like

How tough are they to sew, and how long do they take you to make?

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