How to Make a Western Guitar Strap

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This leather project video shows how I make a western guitar strap out of leather.
We have made many custom guitar straps over the years in our saddle shop, but this year I redesigned my pattern and decided to make a video showing how I make mine.
We do have a pattern pack available for this project if you would like to purchase a copy. This pattern pack comes with 5 different floral patterns so that you can customize them how you would like.
The pattern comes in a PRINTED version for those in the United States that we will mail out to you after purchase. If you are outside of the U.S.A. and still would like to purchase a copy, we offer a DIGITAL version as well. This product is a PDF file download version of the pattern. With this version, you will have to take the file to a printing company to have them print it out for you. The size of the total printed pattern is 38 inches by 48 inches.
Here are the links to each version:
PRINTED VERSION: shop.dgsaddlery.com/products/...
DIGITAL DOWNLOAD VERSION: shop.dgsaddlery.com/products/...
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Leather used in this video is Herman Oak Leather: www.hermannoakleather.com
Sewing machine used is a Cobra Class 4 from Leather Machine Co: leathermachineco.com

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@hellboundrubber4448 2 жыл бұрын

First time. 2min into the vid and i can tell this dude is a Legend. Gonna learn all i can. Where else but from Texas would you learn this the right way. The tooling was out of this world. That was the most incredible artwork i've ever seen done. Mindblowing.

@Ireland831 2 жыл бұрын

I love how Don calls it a Git-tawr strap. Lovely work...Thanks Don.

@themaninblackleatherstudio Жыл бұрын

That’s how you know there’s some good punchy information coming

@james2592OldLeatherSmith 11 ай бұрын

OLD Leather Smith here, very nice job Don, great 4 beginners. GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾🙃

@Cobra-ky9bt 2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to making a couple.

@johnnymoya8541 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for another great video !

@MarkGray1970 7 ай бұрын

Those are absolutely beautiful!

@jameszap3284 Жыл бұрын

Just started working with leather and you have helped me out enormously! Thank you!

@wulfschlueter2112 2 жыл бұрын

As always great info

@johnarvizu8961 Жыл бұрын

Well done!

@bobchronister3429 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely great video…looking forward to making one. Will have to hand sew….should be fun! Ordered the pattern pack.

@mattiecreates Жыл бұрын

I have so much respect for you. You have helped my career more then anyone else. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge

@jamesphillips9674 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Don I just wanted to say thanks for the great videos . I do a little tooling myself but not the quality that you display . Lots of great tips, i know that for some of the guitar straps I have made it is near impossible to sell them at a price that most people are willing to pay. I’ve watched several of your videos and you have shown me many ways to speed up the process with tips on tools etc . I’m not trying to make a living at it just enjoy the art. Thanks keep up the great videos. James

@tuckerwaugh5744 10 ай бұрын

I’ve made and sold 4 without even really trying. I made my own pattern and really like it. I made one for myself and one for my son as well. They are great pieces to learn how to make and are very simple to build.

@tinoyb9294 2 жыл бұрын

Great podcast with Chas Weldon.

@TexasEdition Жыл бұрын

I actually prefer the flesh side down because it keeps the strap from slipping. The ones that are lined wtih smooth leathers get kind of slick.

@beardedbudgetfowlers3998 Жыл бұрын

Man, that sure is pretty!!!

@johnhull2941 2 жыл бұрын

class dont know where i could get that printed will have to look into that before i purchase the pattern here in ireland but it gives me something to look forward to thanks Don

@frapaschal6594 2 жыл бұрын

Been waiting for you to make a pattern pack for these. Would be interested in specifics on the bag punches; length & width. Thank you!

@claycrowley19 2 жыл бұрын

1" bag/slot punch, probably from C.S. Osborne

@renekimlopez8810 2 жыл бұрын

Don , great video & beautiful work. Where can I get the type of knife you use to trim leather?

@johntyson9102 Жыл бұрын

Hello I injoy watching the video what do you use to thin your glue with.I watch all your videos learn a lot thanks

@eulalioloya154 Жыл бұрын

I want one of them

@bigt6130 2 жыл бұрын

Don, I have purchased a few patterns and got some free ones. I got the guitar pattern and the leather. Is there a way to share my work with you? There must be lots of folks that are proud of what you have taught them and would like you to see it. Thanks for you and your skill and teaching. Tom

@hellboundrubber4448 2 жыл бұрын

That's the first time i've seen one handed stitching on a machine! Are u kidding me???

@M21assult Жыл бұрын

This may be the first video from you where I’ve actually seen the clicker used 😂.

@jamesshelton5489 2 жыл бұрын

What are a list of the bevels/other tools you used by chance? I am a newbie to tooling lol

@TrebleForTheBass Жыл бұрын

Won’t the edge dye hold better if you dye it first and slick after with the gum trag?

@huckleberryleathergoods5271 Жыл бұрын

What company do you get your clicker dies from? Those look very sturdy. I’d like to get a set for my pattern

@rjmallord6849 Жыл бұрын

Hi Don, thanks for the video. I've received the pattern but I cannot find an oval bag punch of the right size. Can you or anyone reading this help in finding the right tool?

@debbushee6970 Жыл бұрын

Been wanting to do a guitar strap for my son in law , he has 4 guitars and loves playing . but i wanted to put designs that he is into . He and my daughter are into D&D and wanted to incorpret symbols like dice , and characters into it so have been slow on the make . but your info has been great , didnt know about painters tape although i have plenty on hand for my cricut , and thought the 9 oz leather would be too much . question i have lots of lamb wool (fleece ) on hand and was thinking of putting that on back what do you think ? sincerely deb novice leather worker

@jenkins1979 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome work,love it...Mr Gonzales,just for clearification...you brushed in the black and then lightly oiled and then antiqued with black?....I just ordered your pattern for this

@johntuck8927 2 жыл бұрын

All of the black is dye. He usually uses a fine pointed brush with long bristles. This allows it to hold a lot of dye & when you touch it in place, it will spread in bar grounding/backgrounding. Then you can use the dauber around the sides & ends. I believe he uses fiebings Sheridan brown antiquing paste (I've made the mistake of using gel before & it bleeds through the resist & colors it all).

@cliffspringer2611 Жыл бұрын

Yes he uses fine paint brush for the background and edges. Then olive oil lightly or to desired color then resist. He uses tan kote then antique paste. Then tan kote again after dry.

@m-tminds3929 Жыл бұрын

Would you mind breaking down how you are doing your pricing for finished products? I'm struggling to see how you are profitable investing a substantial amount of time into this type of product. I'm trying to get my own business going so that info would be really helpful.

@laurens4042 4 ай бұрын

do you have a rule for how to measure where the name would go on a custom guitar strap? I'm always worried it will be too high or low on the front or back when they are wearing it.

@DaytonaShooter 2 жыл бұрын

How wide are these straps?

@bassalien Жыл бұрын

Why do you punch after dying and all? Or was that just due to the 2 different pieces on the one with the liner?

@pridntfant 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Don do you dye leather? If so what kind of procedure and application do you use, i find it hard to dye without the dye rubbing off (i do it with a wool dauber) using pro oil dye.

@mdaigle192 2 жыл бұрын

I had the same problem, until I started using Fiebings Leather Sheen. It seems to work great, and doesn't change the color much.

@jenkins1979 2 жыл бұрын

Still hoping Mr Gonzales will answer my question

@michaelharvey4397 9 ай бұрын

Hey Don. What dimensions would a ukulele strap be compared to a guitar?

@claudiofernandes774 8 ай бұрын

Boa noite sou do Brasil como eu faço para conseguir este maude em pdf.

@johntyson9102 Жыл бұрын

Hello again what size punch do you use for the pegs

@tlmorales1 7 ай бұрын

He said #10 & #2 or #4, but I want to know what size those equal to in fractions. You can find it at 22:22

@ceeelliott3752 2 жыл бұрын

How do I order the pattern?

@sherrilwade4388 Жыл бұрын

I just downloaded your pattern, but it doesn't print properly, I only get one page Can you assist ?

@shertbunstoppable6887 10 ай бұрын

Where I can get this Guitar strap die?

@Lorddanielrushton371 2 жыл бұрын

Do you hold the bevel in your dominant hand?

@jseg83 2 жыл бұрын

No he's right handed.

@Lorddanielrushton371 2 жыл бұрын

@@jseg83 thank you.

@sumanbarman9236 Жыл бұрын

Hi sir I want a guitar 🎸 strap can you please make for me I will for this

@Alomtancos Жыл бұрын

Struggling with English: what is chappp leather?

@jeffallen3382 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Don! I've made 3 different guitar straps now. I'm still working on perfecting a size and shape I like. When you say you use a #10 & #2 hole punch for the pig holes. What size are those? My hole punch set are in inches.

@greavous93 2 жыл бұрын

I cant watch your video because for the first 4 minutes you said the same damn thing over and over and over. I realized the first time that 1. you were making two "gitar" straps 2. One will be single ply at about 10oz. 3. One will be lined with a combo of weights to pretty much make a 10 oz "gitar" strap. I cant risk being retold this a 4th or 5th time.