Method Writer

  By Linda Andersson Sometimes there are projects, I talk myself out of taking on, but somehow they still mysteriously end up in my Etsy shopping cart anyway. And then they sit there for a while until I get notified when they go on sale, and the next thing you know, I’m printing out the pattern. This was the case with JamesBerryLeather Pattern “Swiss army leather ammunition pouch from the 1960's - for Stgw57 cartridge”. I loved it when I watched his video on YouTube and inquired about the design of the pattern. James is a very skilled leather worker. There is no doubt about it, but my question to him was whether or not the stitching holes were marked on the pattern. He quickly replied to tell me that only a stitching line was printed on the pattern as a guide. And this was why the pattern stayed in my shopping cart for over a month.  You see, I work best with patterns that have the holes marked for punching. I have a drill press, I converted mostly to keep it quiet from within our

Today, I wanted to share this first video we made on things you can make with some of your scrap leather. This little pouch is all in one piece and very easy to make.  Learn how to make a #leather #guitarpick pouch for your #keychain Get a FREE PATTERN by visiting http://eepurl.com/hjy_gr Don't feel like making it, but still want one? Then please visit: https://www.leftcoasttrade.com/20--under.html while supplies last! Michael's for snaps, keyrings, etc: https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-100277239-11800484

Who doesn't like a good mystery bag? We couldn't resist picking up an ugly leather bundle from Springfield Leather company:

I recently purchased a pattern from MPR Leatherworks for a trucker/long wallet. The reason it appealed to me was because of the snap closure and the zippered pouch.   I had purchased some brown chrome tan leather from acadialeather.com It runs in the 6-7oz range and has a shiny finish. Here's video where I describe the assembly process:

Actors can study their craft and become "method actors". Per Wikipedia, method acting is a range of training and rehearsal techniques that see to encourage sincere and emotionally expressive performances. Method writing has been helping me a lot with my character development. Before, I would have the idea be part of the story, and now I'm making it more part of the character. So, what should expect from this blog in the coming future? Well, along with random ramblings, there will be Youtube videos at  https://www.youtube.com/user/turboflix  with me showing you some of my recent interests including: - Leather Working - Jewelry Making - Cooking & Baking - Product Reviews There will be much more. Maybe once in a while, I'll post a short story. Who knows? Here's a quick tease of one of my latest leather projects. It's a brown leather, long wallet/trucker wallet: I will post the video on how I created it; where I got the pattern; and how I like the finished pro