Pillows and Belt

The latest projects I have finished are a set of throw pillows and a black belt.

Throw pillow

The throw pillows are made out of brown suede leather, with a white leather lacing design on them. The hardest part of making those pillows was the zipper in the back.  My leather sewing machine did not come with a special zipper foot attachment.  I will have to check in to see if they even make one for a sewing machine like the one I have.  Anyway I got it sewn in there with out too much trouble.  Thankfully I was able to find a zipper that matched the leather perfectly so it is really hardly noticeable.

Matching throw pillows

Back of pillow

Black Leather Belt (1" wide)

The belt was fun and easy to make. I actually got to do some dying on the edges of the belt.  I have not dyed any leather since I built a belt several years ago.  Anyway I think it turned out really clean and nice.  The sewing machine complained a little because I used Latigo leather, which is really tight grained, and so every time the needle went in the leather it squeaked really loud.  But from past experiences with a different machine we used to get the needle so hot it would cut the sewing thread.  This time I didn't have any problem with that. 



These where both good projects and I think I will try and make more of both to have for sale fairly soon.