Just recently I started an on - line jewlery making course with Deryn Mentock.
I actually already had some of the tools required...but decided I needed to upgrade from a small towel under my metal bench block to something a little nicer and hopefully, better.
Yesterday while I was at my local flea market, I purchased some scraps of leather for $2.00 which I thought would be ideal to use to make a bench pillow.
Here are the steps I used to complete my little project -
1. Scraps of leather. ( Those scissors could be a little more attractive! )
2. Leather needle. $6.00 for the pack of 5 needles. I used size 90 (14)
3. Baking paper sewn to the leather .This helps grip the leather to the machine 'teeth' and propel it forward.
The stitch size was set on large. (Any thinnish paper would do) It has been recommended that two rows of stitching next to each other be used for greater durability.
The stitch size was set on large. (Any thinnish paper would do) It has been recommended that two rows of stitching next to each other be used for greater durability.
4. The pillow was filled with sand (free).
The sand was then put in to a small plastic bag, prior to inserting in to the pouch and then the last side was sewn up.
5. Finished Pillow... (Paper removed) total cost - $ 8.00. ( AUS)
Pictured here with steel block and chasing hammer.
Pictured here with steel block and chasing hammer.
For those who do not sew or do not wish to make their own, a selection of bench block pillows are available (from the U.S.A) at The Antique Palette on etsy.
Cheers,
