windycity Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 danny as uk says or just get a smaller shop. the amount of sharpe intake of breath i get on most stiching jobs from customers makes me laugh and i not that expensive. on a different note one type of job that i can never do that is pleasing to the eye is on the back of a ladys boot just above the heel hardener/support where there is a crease at the back and the two panels are joined before the linings in ie stiched inside out and the stitching has come undone. i have to darn cross stitches ok i can do this fairly neat but its not how i want it. i have tried on more than one occasion to undo the lining try to turn the seam inside out and restitch it but its not always possible so ........ has anyone found away to do this so it looks nice regards w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofatbyfar Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 thats the way we do it,, i somesometimes offer to do the other the same to match, but it normaly dont matter cuz they wear trousers over them most of the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh-Candoit (ENG) Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 danny as uk says or just get a smaller shop.the amount of sharpe intake of breath i get on most stiching jobs from customers makes me laugh and i not that expensive. on a different note one type of job that i can never do that is pleasing to the eye is on the back of a ladys boot just above the heel hardener/support where there is a crease at the back and the two panels are joined before the linings in ie stiched inside out and the stitching has come undone. i have to darn cross stitches ok i can do this fairly neat but its not how i want it. i have tried on more than one occasion to undo the lining try to turn the seam inside out and restitch it but its not always possible so ........ has anyone found away to do this so it looks nice regards w Known as a French Seam Danny, neatest repair is with a hand needle going through the original holes with a spot of adhesive underneath that will dry on its own after stitching. Thie adhesive is just to hold the upper against the lining to save stress on the seam. As for pricing......no matter what you charge for stitching there will always be the one who says "how much, just for a couple of stitches and a bit of cotton" They have been doing this since Cobblers first cobbled in the 2nd century Ad (I know I was there at the time) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slippy Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 a.jpg] Just took this job in. All 4 handle ends want replacing. £20 fair price, Customer, ' No Probs, Bag cost me £500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 doesn't that always happen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windycity Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 you must be gutted, what bag ends needed doing go on abama!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slippy Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 The loops on the ends of the handles. a.jpg] Might just do them in webbing now. make my own design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windycity Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 hi slippy i would do them properly or how you would be happy with if it was your £500 bag. just think what type of shoes she has in relationship to the bag. you got your self a good customer there, make sure she comes back again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 So Slippy does a £20 repair and the bag is suddenly worth £800 Didn't it start out at £500 You spend to much time on E-Bay Windy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slippy Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 MMMMM. Better repair it properly like windy suggests. Wouldn't want to increase the value He must hav seen my work before. I knew I was good but not that good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh-Candoit (ENG) Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Here is an alternative for you slippy, Webbing is good but detracts from the value. Use Petersham ribbon or tape from the sewing shops, use this to line the leather that will be most suitable for the job. This will give the strenght that webbing gives but you can not see it in place as its covered in leather, this way you can use thinner leather for the job. just a thought, the photo of the damaged area, to me looks like a poor quality leather, if you have problems with the customer aftwards ensure that you see the receipt for the original purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 we nearly always use webbing covered with leather on handles saves 'em ripping when they overload the bleeders then coming back moaning at us rik. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windycity Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 ha ha ha never could add up figures or remember them either. ah i see what the webbings for now i misunderstood looks like you guys would have done a better job than me. but now i know how to do it properley cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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