On your Provari, do you prefer a sleeve, wrap, case or nothing?
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There is stitching vertically on one side that attaches the edges, but the little horizontal "channels" along the top and bottom aren't stitched.
These are a couple of things I pulled from my correspondence with Tim when I was designing my custom sleeve:
The actual length of the stitching would depend on which size of sleeve you wanted, but it runs form very near the top to very near the bottom. About 3 1/2" for the ProVari Mini with standard cap.
The leathers that I use vary quite a bit in thickness but are typically in the 4-7oz range for sleeves. For a ProVari Mini with standard cap, the average size for the sleeve is about 3 1/4" wide by 3 1/2" tall, depending on the exact piece of leather I select.
Lol I have to remind myself how the whole sewing machine works each time I set it up. Turns out not everything is like riding a bike.
Really the only sewing you would need to do on light leather would be to hem the edges and maybe reinforce the openings for the button and window, since it doesn't hold it's shape on it's own and tends to be somewhat stretchy. Heavier weight leather wouldn't need either.
I'll be curious as to how this particular project turns out. It's been so long since I've done anything crafty that it could be a complete disaster, or I could surprise myself.
There is stitching vertically on one side that attaches the edges, but the little horizontal "channels" along the top and bottom aren't stitched.
These are a couple of things I pulled from my correspondence with Tim when I was designing my custom sleeve:
The actual length of the stitching would depend on which size of sleeve you wanted, but it runs form very near the top to very near the bottom. About 3 1/2" for the ProVari Mini with standard cap.
The leathers that I use vary quite a bit in thickness but are typically in the 4-7oz range for sleeves. For a ProVari Mini with standard cap, the average size for the sleeve is about 3 1/4" wide by 3 1/2" tall, depending on the exact piece of leather I select.
Thanks Ocey, all good info! I was wondering about the weight of the Serenity leather. If I calculated correctly the weight for what I picked up is around 2 1/2 ounces, so a little lighter than what Tim does, but it may be more around the weight that Parish uses.
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I had asked him that because there are a lot of very cool types of designer leathers around that you can get inexpensive samples of. Most of the samples are about the right size to make sleeves out of, but unfortunately the ones I liked were too lightweight for Tim to use.
This was when I ordered my first one and hadn't seen his sleeves in person, so wasn't sure what to expect.
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You know, this could be a great use for a ruined handbag too... like the leather on the body's near perfect, but the strap broke or stretched out? The weight of the leather on a nice leather handbag looks about how thick the serenity wrap is, if you take out the lining... or if you have an old worn plastic logo bag like LV, Gucci, Coach...
I was thinking about hand bags too, but I don't have any ruined ones around. It will give me something else to look for when I hit the thrift stores again.
I wonder if I could sneak one of wifey's purses away from her and send you some "samples"... lol!
Yeah, I've been married 20 years, I've learned you don't mess with the purse and you don't mess with the shoes!! Trust me on this one, put the purse down and walk away slowly!!!
Mine has had one of the blue carbon wraps on it since I got it but I am ITCHING to take it off and enjoy it in all is bare beauty. I am just so worried about it getting scratched up. How are the clear wraps? Shoes it make them slidey???
Mine are nakid, but I have some leather and was thinking of making a sleeve. I was thinking of getting a clear to go under the leather since it is going on a white mini, I didn't want leather dye to transfer. Not sure if it would.
So far, it's looking like the "naked" Provaris are the favorite (it's hard not to want to show them off), followed by a few sleeves and some wraps. I'm interested in the sleeves and wraps too, but I'll wait until I get mine to decide what to do (it's on it's way now......yay). Thanks for your responses, everyone!
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Bare. But I really do like the look of the Serenity sleeves. I may get one eventually.
i have a zombie ed. but i put a black carbon fiber wrap on it and added the gold kir fanis extender cap. i like this look better. kinda got tired of the zombie after awhile
Joined the Provari team a month ago. Great to be on board. I prefer naked with inlaid enamel.... well it's paint, not real enamel (glass) but anyway.
I would LOVE to make this my pc background, but my wife probably would kill me. She almost did when she saw the bill for the Provari!
Mine go au naturel as well.
This is why I prefer the satin finish. I find it is the most resistant to scuffs, scratches, etc.
Of course, I do love my black, too.
This is why I prefer the satin finish. I find it is the most resistant to scuffs, scratches, etc.
Of course, I do love my black, too.
I made a leather sleeve for my mini. It's my first try at leather working. Who knew quitting smoking would be so educational. Electrical, metal working, fluid dynamics and now leather working.
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