Stitchables | Shamus | Activity https://stitchables.net/members/shamus/activity/ Activity feed for Shamus. Sat, 23 May 2026 20:08:27 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.21.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 18f25ec0a9f5164b6167f64db90df263 Shamus posted a new activity comment https://stitchables.net/maker-feed/p/1424/#acomment-1436 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:58:35 -0500 Dude, these are amazing. I love your work; the lines are crisp and clean. And love the detail with the gold foil – I’m guessing you used an edge creaser with foil over the edge?

In reply to - Bulsae posted an update

Hey, new here! I like making wallets, so I thought I would post a few pics of wallets that I have made over the last few months or so. Hope you enjoy!

]]> bb79610b69ac82af1d2361452251930b Shamus posted a new activity comment https://stitchables.net/maker-feed/p/1388/#acomment-1392 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 03:00:19 -0500 @N1njam0nk3y Okay, that’s just getting out of hand lol That’s a lot of stitching 😵. In all seriousness though, that’s impressive.

In reply to - Lemonytyme posted an update in the group The Leatherworks Guild

Hello all, I am still a bit new to leather crafting. I’ve been doing it for a little over a year now. I took 2 classes at my local maker space […]

]]> 024af8883692532458d0b6d41f1fe362 Shamus posted an update: This is one of the first videos I have on my channel. […] https://stitchables.net/maker-feed/p/1385/ Wed, 31 Dec 2025 07:53:52 -0500 This is one of the first videos I have on my channel. This is to help a few people see how to use a 3D Template I added to MakerWorld.

https://youtu.be/clOo395otkI

]]> 0 458784f137c99511394a857984ca4046 Shamus posted an update: Last present I made for Christmas. This was finished […] https://stitchables.net/maker-feed/p/1371/ Thu, 25 Dec 2025 23:11:19 -0500 Last present I made for Christmas. This was finished right as the parents (Gift for dad) were coming through the front door lol

]]> 0 99afe5a254828a90ce5cc1669df63662 Shamus posted a new activity comment https://stitchables.net/maker-feed/p/1356/#acomment-1370 Thu, 25 Dec 2025 22:45:05 -0500 Dude, the bowties are awesome!

In reply to - Wandering_Goliath posted an update

Finally finished Crafty christmas for this year. Cant post any of this on orher socials till gofts are given.

Total items:

Stocking stuffers:

2×3 cable ties (self […]

]]> c4e846fc671fb517479ff4243d8e6ffb Shamus: Finally finished this! I made a template for @arithritis […] https://stitchables.net/maker-feed/p/1369/ Thu, 25 Dec 2025 22:44:31 -0500 Finally finished this! I made a template for @arithritis – but I figured I might as well do it myself in case the template didn’t work lol. Turns out, this is actually quite fun to make. It’s not an easy project because of the leather thickness, but it’s a fun project.

]]> 0 4d04389678afcae7c6d817a69314bf89 Shamus posted a new pattern listing. https://stitchables.net/patterns/vertical-card-pocket-holder/ Sun, 21 Dec 2025 04:52:14 -0500
Vertical Pocket ID & Card Holder

This is a wallet I’ve been meaning to make for a long time but never actually committed to. I’ve seed them online, but never took…

]]> 0 0449356af171bbe57f61ae224761b977 Shamus posted a new activity comment https://stitchables.net/maker-feed/p/1311/#acomment-1340 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:42:34 -0500 @RedStickStudio Let me give this a shot!

In reply to - RedStickStudio posted an update Hey all!

A bit of a photo breakdown on how I went from sheet goods to finished bag taking second place from this cool competition!

Materials were a bit of an amalgamation, however […]

]]> 25f747dfccc4e3f260a3eb3bf1619a78 Shamus posted a new activity comment https://stitchables.net/maker-feed/p/1311/#acomment-1337 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 06:06:17 -0500 Do you have the skull patterns anywhere? I wanted to take a stab at tooling something like this

In reply to - RedStickStudio posted an update Hey all!

A bit of a photo breakdown on how I went from sheet goods to finished bag taking second place from this cool competition!

Materials were a bit of an amalgamation, however […]

]]> 76acf60a100337d5a691e9a5ee867dd5 Shamus posted an update: My wife bought one of these a few days ago - It's made […] https://stitchables.net/maker-feed/p/1333/ Mon, 08 Dec 2025 03:05:20 -0500 My wife bought one of these a few days ago – It’s made by Byyddiy, nothing against them, they don’t sell holders, just the Muscle Scrapers, this is just the holder as an addon – I figured I’d make it better. Out of Wicket & Craig English Bridle Leather. It’ll be more durable than felt and just looks more “sturdy” as a whole.

]]> 0 ed2c614c5df31a29135022c4137073e7 Shamus posted a new activity comment https://stitchables.net/maker-feed/p/1315/#acomment-1322 Sat, 22 Nov 2025 20:01:56 -0500 @Wandering_Goliath Yea, they add up quickly when you’re on vegtan leather. I ended up buying an xTool a while back. They came out with a new one recently called the M1 Ultra that cuts, does gold foil, draws, prints, and laser cuts on the same machine. It’s super cheap too – if you’re ever looking for a big next purchase

In reply to - Wandering_Goliath posted an update

My Fiancée and i are trying to do an exclusivly crafty christmas for our friends and family this year. For my part of the stocking stuffers inwanted to make cable ties […]

]]> c89b313338389123fbd82e3daab412c8 Shamus posted a new activity comment https://stitchables.net/patterns/swiss-army-inspired-satchel/#comment-44 Sat, 22 Nov 2025 19:46:50 -0500 51df8aae8183f345b16b2dfaf26a3ac8 Shamus posted an update: So this was a proof of concept for a friend of mine. He […] https://stitchables.net/maker-feed/p/1317/ Sat, 22 Nov 2025 19:27:05 -0500 So this was a proof of concept for a friend of mine. He goes to the gym a lot and wanted to have his gym membership card on his wallet. So we decided to add it to the back of the card pocket. I used a male end button snap to hold it in place.

]]> 0 9cc743eafd765d4ae6e3676854f89e96 Shamus posted a new activity comment https://stitchables.net/maker-feed/p/1315/#acomment-1316 Sat, 22 Nov 2025 18:53:44 -0500 I love the Cricut for this – I haven’t used it in a while, mainly because of the blade, but I love the detail in cutting. I mostly used it for marquetry, but the Cricut is one of those machines leather works sleep on, IMO.

In reply to - Wandering_Goliath posted an update

My Fiancée and i are trying to do an exclusivly crafty christmas for our friends and family this year. For my part of the stocking stuffers inwanted to make cable ties […]

]]> 039199d35f14d8e37dcb2b8685be3690 Shamus posted a new activity comment https://stitchables.net/maker-feed/p/1258/#acomment-1287 Sun, 02 Nov 2025 20:32:08 -0500 I love inspiring the next generation of crafters! I love the skull spin!

In reply to - Mick posted an update

Worked with my other Kid on this one.
Some might recognize the logo from a popular line of dolls. This is their “Monster Bag”.
Theme and colors were up to their discretion with all […]

]]> 885d319589107fc97e19aa87166a8c86 Shamus posted a new activity comment https://stitchables.net/maker-feed/p/1198/#acomment-1206 Sat, 25 Oct 2025 22:44:34 -0400 @RedStickStudio That sucks! I’m sorry. But it LOOKS amazing!

In reply to - RedStickStudio posted an update

Pics of a finished creative awl womens leather jacket.

The most frustrating part is that the sizing is euro (yes, I was aware before the start) and the 2xl, which is the largest […]

]]> ddc063430cc36cff3ea83ad7ab481f2f Shamus posted a new activity comment https://stitchables.net/maker-feed/p/1198/#acomment-1204 Sat, 25 Oct 2025 18:15:36 -0400 “Fun fact. 21 linear feet of sewing just on one of the wings” … 😵
That looks great! Did you do the full thing? Jacket and All?

In reply to - RedStickStudio posted an update

Pics of a finished creative awl womens leather jacket.

The most frustrating part is that the sizing is euro (yes, I was aware before the start) and the 2xl, which is the largest […]

]]> 527c932dd0244d3778caa10333094da9 Shamus posted a new activity comment https://stitchables.net/maker-feed/p/1164/#acomment-1191 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 00:43:05 -0400 I thought about doing some of these before with a ton of the scrap pieces I’ve had, but not really sure what to do with them. I gave them to my wife and she just kind of stored them away because they were cute lol

In reply to - wodwo posted an update

Very spooky bat earrings.

Made with scraps and left rough for extra spookiness.

]]> 45b25f1b2572363b8b27a4e164d7d2e5 Shamus posted a new activity comment https://stitchables.net/maker-feed/p/1150/#acomment-1190 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 00:42:12 -0400 The custom eye is amazing on this!

In reply to - Tina posted an update Hello, here’s my entry for the Halloween contest. The bag is made of sturdy harness leather, as requested. I dyed the head and the ring holders using the bubble technique (thanks to […] ]]> ac968383d4e2b4eda35899474d2c252b Shamus posted a new activity comment https://stitchables.net/maker-feed/p/1167/#acomment-1189 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 00:41:45 -0400 This looks great! 😀

In reply to - PocketRidersLeather posted an update Hey everyone! 👋 This is my entry for the Spooktober Bag Contest 🎃 Big thanks to Stitchables and DS Leather Goods for the awesome idea and challenge! 💀👜 ]]> 20e53c25cfd6408615e7b72d7fb615d1 Shamus posted a new activity comment https://stitchables.net/maker-feed/p/1027/#acomment-1133 Sun, 12 Oct 2025 04:22:48 -0400 @RedStickStudio For the most part, the bag as a whole (the switchless design) has to stay – The flap, cutout, and “skull” can change.

In reply to - Stitchables to DSLeatherGoods

Unleash your creativity this spooky season with the Halloween Bag Contest, hosted in collaboration with @DSLeatherGoods

This contest is all about creativity – take the base pattern […]

]]> bed66c1771ba415353ad8ce776aa1261 Shamus posted a new activity comment https://stitchables.net/maker-feed/p/1109/#acomment-1125 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 05:57:06 -0400 They look great! I’ve been trying to figure out a way to make something like this. But slippers for the house.

In reply to - MattBZHD posted an update

Never used crocodile or goat before. Had fun learning some stuff and happy with my new slides. The only thing I don’t like about them is my toenails.

]]> b123b75d10fa912aa9b6b3d75ba36e36 Shamus posted a new activity comment https://stitchables.net/maker-feed/p/1027/#acomment-1093 Sat, 04 Oct 2025 04:26:55 -0400 @Mick This is the first contest we host, so have them upload it. With that, however, if you win – you just can’t win more than one price. Just to keep it fair for everyone.

In reply to - Stitchables to DSLeatherGoods

Unleash your creativity this spooky season with the Halloween Bag Contest, hosted in collaboration with @DSLeatherGoods

This contest is all about creativity – take the base pattern […]

]]> 5b1c2bb5403ea36063d63209c7a55b76 Shamus posted a new activity comment https://stitchables.net/maker-feed/p/961/#acomment-1072 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 03:52:28 -0400 @bevel.leathercraft A little of both. I own a marketing agency – so I tend to advertise on Instagram, Facebook, or Google Ads. But I also do reach out to people that I meet at the Chamber of Commerce and show them my stuff. If they say something like “Oh, that’s cool! I’d love to have something like that” I make them one with their logo and see… Read more

In reply to - Shamus posted an update

280 Cuts later… we’re on to the final stretch. Now comes the hard part, customizing, engraving, gluing, sanding, and finally stitching this project together. We’re making custom […]

]]> fdc42aa1243aea64cf235a3ba4e28a84 Shamus posted a new activity comment https://stitchables.net/maker-feed/p/1009/#acomment-1071 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 03:38:02 -0400 Welcome to the craft! It’s definitely a fun hobby (business) to have! Come back and share images of your work as you start to make them!

In reply to - UrbanStitch posted an update

Hi, still learning the craft. But loving the proces!

]]> ca313bce1aeb0f01b46986a3dc9e669d Shamus posted a new activity comment https://stitchables.net/maker-feed/p/990/#acomment-1062 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 04:28:49 -0400 @bevel.leathercraft This looks rally cool! Yea, I kind of stuck to the small pieces. I tried my hand at a few purses, but the gussets never worked out for me, so I pulled away from it. They’re also very time consuming to get them right 🙁

In reply to - bevel.leathercraft posted an update in the group Workshop to Market

Hey there! I’ve been selling at markets for four years, give or take. Looking forward to connecting with folks in this group!

]]> 554adf6a58213e165f73539db72ed29d Shamus posted a new activity comment https://stitchables.net/maker-feed/p/990/#acomment-1000 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:17:17 -0400 I’ve never had the guts to go to a market. I’ve been invited a few times, but I feel like I need to have a bunch of different items and selections. How does your market look like? Post pictures!! 😀

In reply to - bevel.leathercraft posted an update in the group Workshop to Market

Hey there! I’ve been selling at markets for four years, give or take. Looking forward to connecting with folks in this group!

]]> e3b07ef00de2d2adf192a95b792c80f4 Shamus posted a new activity comment https://stitchables.net/maker-feed/p/969/#acomment-999 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:16:01 -0400 This looks so cool! I wish I had the patience for tooling. Patience. Skill. And creativity lol

In reply to - RedStickStudio posted an update

Ran across this website via threads and it got my curiosity. I’ve been a leather instructor for a number of years and in the field for about fifteen total, most recently dabbling […]

]]> ed332eb2657991c9fc6d2423c8f41982 Shamus posted a new activity comment https://stitchables.net/maker-feed/p/961/#acomment-995 Sun, 28 Sep 2025 22:39:50 -0400 @bevel.leathercraft There is always going to be an element of luck, that’s a necessity. But you also need to have a product that can be modified easily and can be thought as an add-on. So rather than making briefcases, you make small items that can be customized for a company. In my case is the aviator wallet (What you see at the top) we… Read more

In reply to - Shamus posted an update

280 Cuts later… we’re on to the final stretch. Now comes the hard part, customizing, engraving, gluing, sanding, and finally stitching this project together. We’re making custom […]

]]> f0784347acf3f896a87c418af4888c2d Shamus posted a new activity comment https://stitchables.net/patterns/swiss-army-inspired-satchel/#comment-38 Sun, 28 Sep 2025 06:57:12 -0400 ba95282270d3c9f36a64a196f58e1e82 Shamus posted an update: 280 Cuts later... we're on to the final stretch. Now […] https://stitchables.net/maker-feed/p/961/ Wed, 24 Sep 2025 19:37:30 -0400 280 Cuts later… we’re on to the final stretch. Now comes the hard part, customizing, engraving, gluing, sanding, and finally stitching this project together. We’re making custom card holders for an event in NY.

]]> 5 2a7b42630cb53233994df6692f7ed2e4 Shamus replied to the discussion Getting started using 3D printing in your leather shop. in the forum 3D Printing & Leatherwork https://stitchables.net/groups/3d-printing-leatherwork/forum/topic/getting-started-using-3d-printing-in-your-leather-shop/#post-2427 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 03:07:02 -0400 Reply to Getting started using 3D printing in your leather shop.

Same, honestly. I don’t know much about how they work, but I heard they need ventilation. Not sure I can be trusted with that lol

]]> 94d8b262e49c25400e722e3de111d3c1 Shamus posted a new activity comment https://stitchables.net/maker-feed/p/935/#acomment-954 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 03:05:20 -0400 It honestly doesn’t look bad. Do you know why it ended up that close?

In reply to - wodwo posted an update

Made a wallet from a Black Flag Leather Goods pattern. The second wallet I’ve made from a pattern, and… there’s lots to improve on. My stitching ended up way too close to the edge. :/

]]> 155b790e1224fceb3ca1ea04799da445 Shamus posted a new activity comment https://stitchables.net/maker-feed/p/942/#acomment-953 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 03:03:46 -0400 This looks great! I love the slanted pocket design

In reply to - Wandering_Goliath posted an update

Gonna post a few collections of what i have made this year over rhe next few days. It has been my first year seriously working on learher and so far it has been super […]

]]> 3ae8ee3cd93a831e3a7910670ced5284 Shamus posted a new activity comment https://stitchables.net/maker-feed/p/924/#acomment-929 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 20:36:44 -0400 Boom! This came out great!

In reply to - Lazywill posted an update

Very new, thought I’d give this leather thing a go. Obviously I have lots of room to improve, but glad I am taking the first steps.

]]> 9b5d3a2fd7432cb7a222b914f3fa063e Shamus posted a new activity comment https://stitchables.net/patterns/traditional-flap-wallet/#comment-35 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 20:35:53 -0400 05c3867f5ee5c7689c454c4063c0c780 Shamus posted a new activity comment https://stitchables.net/patterns/zipper-clutch-bag/#comment-33 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 16:31:19 -0400 c0cba9b24f6d0d171968ad67ebcc63fe Shamus posted a new activity comment https://stitchables.net/maker-feed/p/899/#acomment-915 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 23:24:23 -0400 @RileyQuinn These are awesome! Seriously, I love the way they came out. I’ve done them before, but I think my settings were off. I couldn’t get rid of the small 3D printed lines, and the lines came through on the imprint.

In reply to - RileyQuinn posted an update in the group 3D Printing & Leatherwork My first attempt at using a 3D printed stamp on leather, and it turned out amazing. I printed in PETG using 100% infill and then used a […] ]]> 4ab29fb7e3ba0a5eaa2a89a0441f131e Shamus posted a new activity comment https://stitchables.net/maker-feed/p/903/#acomment-914 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 23:22:57 -0400 @RileyQuinn It’s surprisingly holding up quite well. I made three, people commissioned the other two from me. But this one is holding up a lot better than I thought lol

In reply to - Shamus posted an update in the group 3D Printing & Leatherwork

My time to shine! 😀

]]> 5cd986dd76f040440bf07eee7d5cdec1 Shamus posted a new activity comment https://stitchables.net/something-new-is-coming-to-stitchables-contests/#comment-29 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 23:22:06 -0400 8c45541bb272ed6efcd8d057aee17604 Shamus posted an update in the group 3D Printing & Leatherwork: My time to shine! :D https://stitchables.net/maker-feed/p/903/ Sun, 07 Sep 2025 03:17:39 -0400 My time to shine! 😀

]]> 3 f03f24cc36d9ec2d9bace6dd4569af5d Shamus posted a new activity comment https://stitchables.net/maker-feed/p/899/#acomment-902 Sun, 07 Sep 2025 03:16:05 -0400 These are dope! How do you make it not have lines at the top? or do you sand them down a bit?

In reply to - RileyQuinn posted an update in the group 3D Printing & Leatherwork My first attempt at using a 3D printed stamp on leather, and it turned out amazing. I printed in PETG using 100% infill and then used a […] ]]> ffaf361254d54f8a5479099924144d0d Shamus posted an update: Well... this experiment was a disaster lol the first […] https://stitchables.net/maker-feed/p/901/ Sun, 07 Sep 2025 02:33:41 -0400 Well… this experiment was a disaster lol the first part (the top) is what happens when the tension is off. The end is what it’s supposed to look like.

]]> 0 6eac06a94f3c3e8d2c03eebddcb0605a Shamus posted a new activity comment https://stitchables.net/maker-feed/p/875/#acomment-876 Sat, 06 Sep 2025 20:19:47 -0400 Ah, dude. The Cricut is amazing! I bought a blade for the Cricut as well (a while back) and it worked wonders for me. It can cut through quite a bit of leather. I mainly used it to do Marquetry (this picture isn’t mine btw – just showing what I’m talking about)

The problem I ran into was the sticky coating would wear out after a few cuts and…

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In reply to - Wandering_Goliath posted an update

Used my new Cricut Maker 4 and a tutorial i found online to tool a quick leather patch. Took no time at all and super impressed with how well the cricut tooled 6oz Veg tan.


]]> 2ec961cafebb9145c19d0ed2490754ba Shamus posted an update in the group The Leatherworks Guild: When I first started, I took a few of Peter Nitz' […] https://stitchables.net/maker-feed/p/866/ Wed, 03 Sep 2025 17:42:56 -0400 When I first started, I took a few of Peter Nitz’ courses. This is one of the few courses he has available for free, this course is amazing at showing people how to saddle stitch with the “angle” on both sides.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOzTGWin0zM

]]> 0 4c4b5dbd551487c2ff80c70f8b944cc9 Shamus posted a new activity comment https://stitchables.net/maker-feed/p/836/#acomment-855 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 02:09:13 -0400 I love this!

In reply to - TricraftLabs posted an update

Here’s a tote bag I made a while back

]]> fb57abfc791e92bb532e2749427cc3f9 Shamus posted a new activity comment https://stitchables.net/something-new-is-coming-to-stitchables-contests/#comment-27 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 02:09:05 -0400 c4d32b6fd7dbd9ead283e465bd034fcd Shamus posted a new activity comment https://stitchables.net/maker-feed/p/825/#acomment-853 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 02:04:10 -0400 @Wandering_Goliath I hear you, I used to have one of those little craft carts with wheels the “Honey Can Do Rolling Craft Cart” – it was super convenient.

In reply to - Wandering_Goliath posted an update

Finished my Kidney pouch and my fiancée has already said she needs one. Learned a lot making it and look forward to doing another one with all that experience.


Pattern: […]

]]> 1f61acc4266a106aec9ac6c962e242e7 Shamus posted a new activity comment https://stitchables.net/maker-feed/p/810/#acomment-831 Sun, 31 Aug 2025 16:37:04 -0400 @Wandering_Goliath Ain’t that the truth. Every time I try to find a short cut, I end up doing it twice.

The best saying I’ve heard is – “If you don’t have the time to do it right, what makes you think you’ll have the time to do it twice”

In reply to - Shamus posted an update

As much as I like laser cutters, it never fails that when you cutout the small stitch holes, whatever color thread you start with, it always comes out brown or black. This started tan […]

]]> 524778c3aa5cc51e5adab7c6e2ed4cae Shamus posted a new activity comment https://stitchables.net/maker-feed/p/825/#acomment-830 Sun, 31 Aug 2025 16:35:37 -0400 This looks awesome! I like you traveling leather station too 😀

In reply to - Wandering_Goliath posted an update

Finished my Kidney pouch and my fiancée has already said she needs one. Learned a lot making it and look forward to doing another one with all that experience.


Pattern: […]

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