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The spine pocket is now complete. It serves as a reinforcement for the bend and a pocket for the batons. . . #leatherandwaxthread #handsewnleather #fineleathergoods #leathermusic #leathermusiccase #leathermusicfolder #brassrootsleather

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The amount of sewing on this is more than I am used to. How it will look. Amazing. . . #leathershop #leathermusicfolder #leathergoods #fineleather #handsewnleather #brassrootsleather

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Getting the piece lined with bag stiffener. This will give it a rigid feel and more dimension once I stitch certain lines. . . #leatherandwaxthread #leatherbagstiffner #bagstiffner #leathergoods #fineleathergoods #leathershop #leathermusicfolder #brassrootsleather

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Getting the cover details ready for assembly. This will be riveted and stitched on the cover. . . #handsewnleather #fineleathergoods #leathershop #someassemblyrequired #leathermusicfolder #brassrootsleather

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Decided to add something to this project. Pen holder and business card holder are now on the lining of the folder. . . #leathermusicfolder #leathershop #fineleathergoods #handsewnleather #brassrootsleather

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This piece is finally finished. Now on to the Treble clef! . . #leatherstitching #leatherwork #fineleathergoods #leathermusicfolder #brassrootsleather

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The details of the next project will be all in the stitching. By that I mean....a LOT of stitching. All by hand. . . #leathershop #leatherstitiching #leathermusicfolder #detailwork #itwillbeeasytheysaid #highqualityleather #tandyleather #waxthread #brassrootsleather

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I can finally say... it’s finished. One oil tanned/lined and edge trimmed leather music folder. . . #leatherandwaxthread #handsewnleather #fineleathergoods #leathermusicfolder #leathermusic #brassrootsleather #tandyleather

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Using the glass burnished to get smooth results all around. More holes to come. . . #fineleathergoods #leatherandwaxthread #handsewnleather #leathermusicfolder #brassrootsleather

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Since this a gift I don’t want to reveal who it’s for. The name plaque is now on. Going to add my own maker tag on back and then start the inside assembly. . . #leathermusicfolder #leathermusiccase #leathermusic #fineleathergoods #handsewnleather #leatherandwaxthread #brassrootsleather

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Closets are on. Now to get the guts into this thing. . . #leathershop #fineleathergoods #handsewnleather #leathermusicfolder #handstitchedleather #brassrootsleather

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Lined pockets are complete with gussets. Next will be the inside of the binder. . . #leatherstitching #handsewnleather #fineleathergoods #leathermusicfolder #brassrootsleather

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4 hours of sewing later. I’ve almost finished one staff. Just a bit more and then the clef sign to be sewn. . . #leatherworking #leathersewing #handstitching #fineleather #leathermusicfolder #musiclovers #brassrootsleather