The new leather courses will take place again in 2024 or still in 2023 on request from two people.
In this workshop you will design and sew a leather sheath for your knives or tools.
Dates: Please choose above which course date
This workshop is held simultaneously with the leather bag workshop. The workshop can also be booked that someone makes a knife sheath and someone builds a bag.
If none of the dates fits, a special workshop with some people can be arranged on another date. To do this, please write via contact form.
Time: 1-5 p.m.
Costs: CHF 180.- incl. standard material
max. 3 participants
Location: OUTDOOOWERK GmbH, Ghöchstrasse 161, 8498 Gibswil
Map: https://map.search.ch/Gibswil,Ghöchstr.161
Content:
wishes and ideas of the participants are presented
possible solutions, different leather, fastening techniques are presented
form and technics are determined
fixing dimensions
create paper template
cut leather
test function training in joining techniques: riveting, sewing by hand (saddle seam), machine seam
assembly
grinding to measure
finishing, planing edges
edge sealing
moulding
brand stamp (those who want)
oiling
final inspection
questions about knives and sheaths
(guided tour of OUTDOORWERK workshops, if desired and time)
Please send in advance by email:
Photo of the knife (top view)
Sketch of the desired sheath (photo)
Type of sheath: sheath (held by friction) or with strap/push button?
Joining technique: Hand sewn, riveting, both? machine sewn (experience has shown that machine sewn is too difficult for the participants)
Attachment to belt: yes/no, strap, clip? Draw on sketch
Specials?
Bring:
sketches, ideas, pictures, examples of the case you want to build
knives for which it is to be built
if necessary special, own mounting clips, which you would like to have
work clothing
The new leather courses will take place again in 2024 or still in 2023 on request from two people.
In this workshop you will design and sew a leather sheath for your knives or tools.
Dates: Please choose above which course date
This workshop is held simultaneously with the leather bag workshop. The workshop can also be booked that someone makes a knife sheath and someone builds a bag.
If none of the dates fits, a special workshop with some people can be arranged on another date. To do this, please write via contact form.
Time: 1-5 p.m.
Costs: CHF 180.- incl. standard material
max. 3 participants
Location: OUTDOOOWERK GmbH, Ghöchstrasse 161, 8498 Gibswil
Map: https://map.search.ch/Gibswil,Ghöchstr.161
Content:
wishes and ideas of the participants are presented
possible solutions, different leather, fastening techniques are presented
form and technics are determined
fixing dimensions
create paper template
cut leather
test function training in joining techniques: riveting, sewing by hand (saddle seam), machine seam
assembly
grinding to measure
finishing, planing edges
edge sealing
moulding
brand stamp (those who want)
oiling
final inspection
questions about knives and sheaths
(guided tour of OUTDOORWERK workshops, if desired and time)
Please send in advance by email:
Photo of the knife (top view)
Sketch of the desired sheath (photo)
Type of sheath: sheath (held by friction) or with strap/push button?
Joining technique: Hand sewn, riveting, both? machine sewn (experience has shown that machine sewn is too difficult for the participants)
Attachment to belt: yes/no, strap, clip? Draw on sketch
Specials?
Bring:
sketches, ideas, pictures, examples of the case you want to build
knives for which it is to be built
if necessary special, own mounting clips, which you would like to have
work clothing