Pen Wrap

[my63]

Hi Craig

Nice work I like the stone on the end of the chord.

Let me know if you want a piece of leather and I will try to help you.

Regards

Michael

[Mags]

I love the tartan look and quality that went in to your making of your pen wrap. Great work, my compliments to you.

[Craig Forsyth]

Thanks both. I'd really appreciate that Michael, I really would love to see how I get on working with leather.

[fuchsiaprincess]

Well done, Craig :clap1:

 

Your pen wrap is extremely well-made and looks really professional

[OakIris]

Ohhhh, what a nice job you did, Craig! Thank you for sharing your photos with us; your pen wrap turned out very well indeed. (If only I could sew! )

 

I hope you are able to make one out of leather, too, and that you will do a "show and tell" for that one as well.

 

Holly

[ZachWasniak]

I'd like to get hold of a pen wrap for my pens and wondered if anyone might be able to help. I'm in the UK so if it is sold by a retailer here that would really help. I don't necessarily need it to be made of leather, any well-crafted wrap will be considered. Obviously price is also a factor but perhaps not predominant - say no more than £40 or $60US? I'd like to carry up to five pens but would consider a wrap with more capacity.

I could make you on for $40-$45 US that carries 12.

[Craig Forsyth]

I'd like to get hold of a pen wrap for my pens and wondered if anyone might be able to help. I'm in the UK so if it is sold by a retailer here that would really help. I don't necessarily need it to be made of leather, any well-crafted wrap will be considered. Obviously price is also a factor but perhaps not predominant - say no more than £40 or $60US? I'd like to carry up to five pens but would consider a wrap with more capacity.

I could make you on for $40-$45 US that carries 12.

 

Thanks, though if I wanted a.larger one now, I think I'd be inclined to make it myself given how well my first effort turned out (see above).

[Craig Forsyth]

Ohhhh, what a nice job you did, Craig! Thank you for sharing your photos with us; your pen wrap turned out very well indeed. (If only I could sew! )

 

I hope you are able to make one out of leather, too, and that you will do a "show and tell" for that one as well.

 

Holly

 

Thanks Holly,

 

I'm pretty pleased with how it turned out. I'd not sewn a thing before this but there are some fantastic tutorials on YouTube (I found

Particularly useful) so I think you should have a go. I'd be happy to share my method if you'd like.

 

You can bet I'll add some pics on here of my efforts in leather, might even post them as I progress this time.

[my63]

Hi Craig

I thought I had replied earlier but i have had some strange computer issues today

Do you know how much leather you will need I usualy make one of these (that sounds like I make a lot well two to be exact :roflmho: )

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8059/8222446468_e4b972cc8d_z.jpg

IMG_2943_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

The inner is made from pig skin lining leather

 

Then I glue the liner into the outer I think it was 10 x 8 inches it holds about 9 pens.

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8238/8470915057_ec556b046c_z.jpg

IMG_9777 by my0771, on Flickr

 

I dont have a picture of either of the finished wraps if we ask Fuchsia princess nicley she might show us some pictures with pens in it.

 

Leather wise I have pleanty of green quite a lot of blue not so much brown, lining leather I only have black and I dont have a lot.

 

You will also need a couple of leather needles and some thread I think £10 plus postage would be pretty close to what I have paid.

 

Let me know what you think

 

Michael

[Craig Forsyth]

Hi Craig

I thought I had replied earlier but i have had some strange computer issues today

Do you know how much leather you will need I usualy make one of these (that sounds like I make a lot well two to be exact :roflmho: )

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8059/8222446468_e4b972cc8d_z.jpg

IMG_2943_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

The inner is made from pig skin lining leather

 

Then I glue the liner into the outer I think it was 10 x 8 inches it holds about 9 pens.

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8238/8470915057_ec556b046c_z.jpg

IMG_9777 by my0771, on Flickr

 

I dont have a picture of either of the finished wraps if we ask Fuchsia princess nicley she might show us some pictures with pens in it.

 

Leather wise I have pleanty of green quite a lot of blue not so much brown, lining leather I only have black and I dont have a lot.

 

You will also need a couple of leather needles and some thread I think £10 plus postage would be pretty close to what I have paid.

 

Let me know what you think

 

Michael

 

Thanks Michael, is your quote including the leather needles and thread? I think I'd want the blue for the outer with some lining leather, perhaps about 12x9ins of the former and 12x8ins of the latter.

[my63]

Hi Craig

Yes that price included the outer leather the lining leather two needles and some thread.

I am trying to encourage you to have a go rather than make any money out of the deal.

I dont have one to measure perhaps I should make another ?

You will want to keep the stitching to a minimum you fingers will be really sore.

Get a large piece of paper lie the pen on the paper fold the bottom of the paper up until it reaches the top of the pen and then turn the top edge down.

Fold the top piece of the paper and fold it down over the pen.

this will tell you how much lining leather you will need I would think 2 1/2 times the length of the pen.

This way you only need to sew up the sides and then your slots.

You will also need a roll of masking tape a ruler and a marker pen.

PVA glue would also be good to stick the two leathers together I would not suggest you stitch the two leathers together.

 

Michael

[Craig Forsyth]

Thanks again Michael, though I've never worked with leather before, I do have a plan as to how I would construct a wrap and am currently developing a template. I'm going to see what options are out there in terms of supply and will let you know as quickly as I can whether I wish to source this material from you. Thanks for the tips, I'm sure they'll come in really handy.

[Wrapture]

I am very impressed that this is a first sewing attempt - no wonder you are proud of it, every right to be. Look forward to the leather one, will be a bit harder work I should think, but well worth the trouble.

 

 

Okay, after a lot of hassle due to my lack of technical expertise, here are some pics of my home-made, hand-sewn wrap. I’m pleased with the result, please let me know what you think.

 

This is the front of the wrap before attachment of the pen cover (you can see the pins tacking it in place).

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8526/8525010441_132f3f419e_b.jpg

 

Here’s the inside of the wrap.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8235/8525009149_bb426dbedf_b.jpg

 

My Lamy Safari Vista does fit all the way down within the pocket with a little room to spare – about 5mm or so.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8367/8526122510_eda8d20b00_b.jpg

 

This close-up gives you a view of the decorative edging detail I’ve used, not too sophisticated but I think it works.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8372/8526123070_42c668b6b8_b.jpg

 

This is how the wrap looks when rolled and secured.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8242/8525006919_df52ab7a99_b.jpg

 

As this is the first piece of needlework I’ve ever done, I’m pretty proud of how it's turned out. I enjoyed making this so much that I shall be making another soon. I might also give leather a go…

[Pennata Penna]

I really like your efforts. :clap1:

 

Here is mine.

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8226/8531304018_65fc168f72_c.jpg

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8513/8530195701_ec67ffe29a_b.jpg

 

Pretty basic wrap. Just the quick draw slot is not restricted by the cord. I just put a buttonhole slot there for the slit. Not exactly pretty but usable enough for me.

 

Tony

[OakIris]

Another very nice pen wrap, Tony. (And a nice watercolor too - is that your work?) I think your wrap turned out very well indeed. What is the pen with the red clip that is on the outside of the wrap? Nice to have a pen available without opening up the wrap, and that pen is still protected as well. I like the design.

 

You guys are inspiring me - except that I really, really hate sewing - and I am quite awful at it, too! :embarrassed_smile: I do have some lovely pigskin leather that would be perfect for this, though..... :hmm1:

 

Holly

Edited March 5, 2013 by OakIris

[Pennata Penna]

Thanks Holly. It's a Pelikano. I was reluctant at first, but now I'm planning on the third one

 

Tony

[OakIris]

Thanks Holly. It's a Pelikano. I was reluctant at first, but now I'm planning on the third one

 

Tony

To paraphrase an old ad jingle for Lays Potato Chips - "I bet you can't just make one!" This must be the theme for pen wrap makers. You, Craig and Michael have all made at least one pen wrap and are planning to make more. (And I can't even guess how many you have made, Kathryn!)

 

I just "discovered" this site; it has some wonderful fabric designs: Spoonflower They also have about 28 pages worth of fabric choices based on the alphabet, so if you are looking for fabric with a writing theme...... Cool site, has anyone ever ordered from them? I think this will be my source for fabric if I decide to make a wrap. The fabric would also work for the lining of cigar boxes, etc., repurposed for pen storage, which is something I am working on now.

 

Holly

Edited March 5, 2013 by OakIris

[Craig Forsyth]

I really like your efforts. :clap1:

 

Here is mine.

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8226/8531304018_65fc168f72_c.jpg

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8513/8530195701_ec67ffe29a_b.jpg

 

Pretty basic wrap. Just the quick draw slot is not restricted by the cord. I just put a buttonhole slot there for the slit. Not exactly pretty but usable enough for me.

 

Tony

 

That's a really nice wrap Tony, loving the quick access pen slot which I might have to find a way of incorporating into my next design.

[Craig Forsyth]

Thanks Holly. It's a Pelikano. I was reluctant at first, but now I'm planning on the third one

 

Tony

To paraphrase an old ad jingle for Lays Potato Chips - "I bet you can't just make one!" This must be the theme for pen wrap makers. You, Craig and Michael have all made at least one pen wrap and are planning to make more. (And I can't even guess how many you have made, Kathryn!)

 

I just "discovered" this site; it has some wonderful fabric designs: Spoonflower They also have about 28 pages worth of fabric choices based on the alphabet, so if you are looking for fabric with a writing theme...... Cool site, has anyone ever ordered from them? I think this will be my source for fabric if I decide to make a wrap. The fabric would also work for the lining of cigar boxes, etc., repurposed for pen storage, which is something I am working on now.

 

Holly

 

Happy to help in any way I can Holly, just shout. That website is precisely what I've been looking for, so many thanks for potentially causing me to spend even more money I don't have...

[OakIris]

Thanks Holly. It's a Pelikano. I was reluctant at first, but now I'm planning on the third one

 

Tony

To paraphrase an old ad jingle for Lays Potato Chips - "I bet you can't just make one!" This must be the theme for pen wrap makers. You, Craig and Michael have all made at least one pen wrap and are planning to make more. (And I can't even guess how many you have made, Kathryn!)

 

I just "discovered" this site; it has some wonderful fabric designs: Spoonflower They also have about 28 pages worth of fabric choices based on the alphabet, so if you are looking for fabric with a writing theme...... Cool site, has anyone ever ordered from them? I think this will be my source for fabric if I decide to make a wrap. The fabric would also work for the lining of cigar boxes, etc., repurposed for pen storage, which is something I am working on now.

 

Holly

 

Happy to help in any way I can Holly, just shout. That website is precisely what I've been looking for, so many thanks for potentially causing me to spend even more money I don't have...

Glad I could help you and empty your bank account at the same time! I am impressed by a lot of the designs offered by Spoonflower and the prices seem reasonable - let us know if you order from them and how the experience was and if the cloth is as nice as it looks - I will enable you, and you can be the guinea pig, sounds fair, doesn't it? lol

 

By the way, Craig, where did you get the silver charm or metal bead (??) for your tie on the wrap? It really looks nice with the cord and the glass/ceramic/stone bead you used and adds a great finishing touch.

 

Holly

Edited March 5, 2013 by OakIris