How to Make a Leather Apple Watch Band

In this Project video, I show you how to make a Leather Apple Watch Band. I finally took some time to sit down and design three different styles based audience request. The Apple Watch is extremely popular and having a custom leather watch band made for them is a common request.
Our goal with this video is to show my process for making the three different styles and to hopefully help anyone try their hand at making these. If you are looking for that perfect Christmas item to offer to your customers as gift ideas, then this is a great one.
As with all of our Project Videos, we have created a Companion Pattern Pack. In this pack, you will find all the cut patterns for all three styles as well as 6 different tooling patterns for each style. If you would like to purchase the Companion Pack for this Project Video, then click here and grab that:
dgsaddlery.com/product/leathe...
The buckles that I used for these bands are made by Rockin Out Silver and you can use this link to order some of these fantastic buckles: rockinoutsilver.com/Iwatch-buc...
Here are some useful links of friends of ours and of videos I have done you might find helpful:
Dyeing background on leather and antiquing: • Dyeing the Background ...
How I slick my leather edges: • Quick Tutorial: Slick...
Leather and Supplies: makersleathersupply.com
Sewing Machines: leathermachineco.com

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  • @richardkatzman1215
    @richardkatzman12153 ай бұрын

    Don, for someone that didn’t want to get involved doing watch bands, you do beautiful work. I’m not surprised because everything you do is fantastic! Best regards, Richard

  • @greywells7710
    @greywells77104 жыл бұрын

    I've been hoping you'd do a watch band video...now I'm going to give it a try! DG you are the man!! Love your work and your tutorials!

  • @jarrettmedders8624
    @jarrettmedders86244 жыл бұрын

    With getting into leather work it really helps like this to have a tutorial explaining every step. Thank you.

  • @photojournalist1194
    @photojournalist11944 жыл бұрын

    Great video and it shows you're artistic and education abilities. Thank you.

  • @lostpenguinleather8470
    @lostpenguinleather84704 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial as always DG!! Tooth picks are great for using on folds if you don't have a needle handy. They're about the size as most spring bars.

  • @arturopacheco9681
    @arturopacheco96814 жыл бұрын

    DG...Thanks a bunch for being an open book!!! Great information!!!

  • @Road38910
    @Road389108 ай бұрын

    it's always a pleasure to see a true craftsman work.

  • @peteallen1868
    @peteallen18684 жыл бұрын

    Great work Don and THANKS for sharing!!!

  • @ogdiemonkey1905
    @ogdiemonkey19054 жыл бұрын

    Really nice work! Thanks for sharing your craft with us

  • @dpatco
    @dpatco4 жыл бұрын

    Leather Whispering. Awesome Sir !!!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

  • @LawrenceRinconLoRinKo
    @LawrenceRinconLoRinKo4 жыл бұрын

    your vids are simply satisfying to watch. going to try and purchase the tools you used here and give this a go. Mr Gonzales you are much appreciated!

  • @rinkrat55
    @rinkrat554 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful work. Cheers from Canada.

  • @moniquehoffer3527
    @moniquehoffer35274 жыл бұрын

    I have to say, I really enjoy watching how easily you just draw up your pattern for tooling. I’m not sure if I’ve missed a video somewhere but I’d love to see how you work up a halter (if you make them) from start to finish. If find your pointers throughout the process of any build have helped me immensely.

  • @jamesthe-doctor8981
    @jamesthe-doctor89814 жыл бұрын

    Sonofagun! I just got one of these watches not two weeks ago and would never have known they make adapters for the bands. Looks like I've got more fun ahead during this self-quarantine than I had originally thought! Thanks, Don!!

  • @chrisyankus4253
    @chrisyankus42532 жыл бұрын

    Thank you best instructional and quality I have seen!!

  • @brianchester2122
    @brianchester2122 Жыл бұрын

    Another easy to follow video Don. I'm so glad no background music. Thank you.

  • @davesimler724
    @davesimler7244 жыл бұрын

    Don, You make it look sooo easy.

  • @edwarduribe2910
    @edwarduribe29104 жыл бұрын

    Great work. Learned alot

  • @WackyZackyfication
    @WackyZackyfication4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome stuff. Keep up the good work!

  • @staceyboyd8236
    @staceyboyd82364 жыл бұрын

    Awesome as always ! Looks like a project t in my near future...cause my daughter is gonna have to have one of these lol! Thanks Don!

  • @calissaobviouslycannotdeci7419
    @calissaobviouslycannotdeci74194 жыл бұрын

    This was a fun build to watch - I don't have an Apple watch but this made me want one! lol.... Great job!

  • @lbdeuce
    @lbdeuce2 жыл бұрын

    i really like the way you instruct. so many people are more concerned with looking trendy than providing useful information in an understandable way.

  • @mattbarnett6632
    @mattbarnett66324 жыл бұрын

    Really like these Don! Can’t wait to give them a shot... now to find someone with an iwatch

  • @SKMRAIPUR
    @SKMRAIPUR2 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant job

  • @johnnylgulledge6899
    @johnnylgulledge68994 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video!

  • @bubba7531
    @bubba7531 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Don. Wow, 3 styles in 1 video. Have had my AW 6 months. I will get the pattern pack.

  • @bradjanuchowski8471
    @bradjanuchowski84714 жыл бұрын

    Man u make tooling the small stuff look easy

  • @dmaciel2830
    @dmaciel28303 жыл бұрын

    OMG you are the best!!!

  • @user-zg2nn7yq7o
    @user-zg2nn7yq7o3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very very good

  • @davidsims1329
    @davidsims1329 Жыл бұрын

    Great job

  • @marcosgonzalez6028
    @marcosgonzalez60282 жыл бұрын

    Muy buen trabajo,lo voy a intentar,no se mucho ingles ,pero tu trabajo lo explica muy bien,saludos desde el norte de Mexico,bendiciones,

  • @woodsweezell7596
    @woodsweezell75964 жыл бұрын

    Very very nice Don.

  • @cristianmorillo5455
    @cristianmorillo54554 жыл бұрын

    Espectacular!!!!!! Tienes unas manos mágicas. Una cosa se pueden conseguir los moldes gracias😉

  • @Lucas-nf6ou
    @Lucas-nf6ou Жыл бұрын

    Queste sono opere d'arte!

  • @shrewdnewt
    @shrewdnewt4 жыл бұрын

    I love your stuff. I've gotten into tooling because of how beautiful your stuff is. I want to take your tooling class I'm just not to sure how I feel about online classes.

  • @kevinlouden444

    @kevinlouden444

    4 жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed the class, very well presented. Hoping more classes are on the way.

  • @11h5p4
    @11h5p43 жыл бұрын

    Awesome Th

  • @The2Time4792
    @The2Time4792 Жыл бұрын

    Great video

  • @agentluisllamas
    @agentluisllamas3 жыл бұрын

    They look great 👍🏽 just a question what glue are you using ?

  • @thesweetnsultry
    @thesweetnsultry2 жыл бұрын

    A good set of wide chisel’s would save you some time. And thx man wicked tips

  • @tammydolan5903
    @tammydolan59034 жыл бұрын

    Do you have any photos of the cuff band on a wrist? I’m trying to decide which one to make for myself!

  • @carlosb1
    @carlosb12 жыл бұрын

    That leather will hold it's value much better than that watch in 10 years.

  • @danielhenderson556
    @danielhenderson556 Жыл бұрын

    Damn Don your good homie, master leather worker!!!!!

  • @russellwhite8890
    @russellwhite88903 жыл бұрын

    Nice

  • @Patrick7C
    @Patrick7C4 жыл бұрын

    Did you use Barry King Bevelers? If so, what sizes? 00 smooth and #45 3 hole bar grounder?

  • @beyondelectronics2000
    @beyondelectronics20002 жыл бұрын

    Awesom work. I really like video. Beautiful. BDW, link for buckle doesn’t work. Do you have another link for watch buckle’s?

  • @DLSWV
    @DLSWV4 жыл бұрын

    Where place you buys good strong buckles for belts and leads and stuff. ? Thanks.

  • @wyattessary5663
    @wyattessary56634 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoy these videos! First comment!

  • @DonGonzalesMaker

    @DonGonzalesMaker

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks brotha! I like making them!

  • @evelkauchnotqa1488
    @evelkauchnotqa1488 Жыл бұрын

    I love the video. Would stitches make it stronger? I missed what glue you used

  • @woodwoman9130
    @woodwoman91304 жыл бұрын

    Is the Singer 3115 a good starter machine and can you recommend any more ? Thanks!

  • @ld2639
    @ld26392 жыл бұрын

    Hi! I really like, your apple iwatch bands. How can I purchase them and where? I couldn’t understand how the companion pack works! Thanks for your time!!

  • @cliffspringer2611
    @cliffspringer26112 жыл бұрын

    What bevelers do you use for the inside curves?

  • @michaelchristensen8662
    @michaelchristensen8662 Жыл бұрын

    I got th pattern pack just can’t find the buckle like the one you used the ones I find are really plain

  • @redfoot1958
    @redfoot19583 жыл бұрын

    What type of motor did you put on the 31 15?

  • @darkguardian011
    @darkguardian0114 жыл бұрын

    Where'd you get your swivel knife? If I may ask.

  • @jerrypino5608
    @jerrypino56084 жыл бұрын

    What kind of swivel knife are you using 1/8?

  • @davidsims1329
    @davidsims1329 Жыл бұрын

    Man I’ll tell ya I’m I tooler too, stated in the “83” wiring at tandy store in the Bay Area and you are a master for sure. Great Job. I’m also wanting to start teaching veterans in South Carolina upstate or I live working for an organization called Upstate warriors solutions and I’m looking for patterns and all that kind of stuff and projects. Would you be more suited to the individual love you night shifts or stay rich man’s were outstanding, too, and all the western belts are just beautiful yes

  • @kevinorr328
    @kevinorr3283 жыл бұрын

    The injector style blades, the shaving ones are fairly pricey. Where do you get your utility blades?

  • @minerblue9641
    @minerblue96414 жыл бұрын

    I really like the snap on band. It makes it easy to snap it off and wash my hands snap it on again.

  • @pfitz671
    @pfitz6714 жыл бұрын

    I've been hoping you'd make some patterns for watch straps (watch straps got me started in leather craft). Great job (per usual).

  • @maxfarr8775
    @maxfarr87754 жыл бұрын

    How long do you wait for your dye to dry?

  • @thomasyoder4537
    @thomasyoder45372 жыл бұрын

    Can you put a bee link for the buckle? It’s not working.

  • @jjustlooken
    @jjustlooken3 жыл бұрын

    how much for watch band 1 and a half and extra long with some chrone on it in black i have a large wrist

  • @larrycannon647
    @larrycannon6474 жыл бұрын

    Is your work surface HDPE?

  • @geraldreed8426
    @geraldreed84263 жыл бұрын

    Mr. Gonzales where did you get the knife you used for cutting the blanks on this video... Dr. Reed

  • @Latin__boy
    @Latin__boy3 жыл бұрын

    Can you tell me what type of tools you used to make it please ?

  • @tylerschweighart7979
    @tylerschweighart79794 жыл бұрын

    What model is your little Singer sewing machine?

  • @DLSWV
    @DLSWV4 жыл бұрын

    👍😉. That lots work. 😢

  • @atomicwalnut1581
    @atomicwalnut15814 жыл бұрын

    Another great video! Slicked edges don't take dye as well for me so I dye, then slick. Is there a trick to dying pre slicked edges?

  • @eduardolay123

    @eduardolay123

    3 жыл бұрын

    I had the same problem, then I started adding 2-3 coats each time and it worked out. Its a bit more time consuming but worked out.

  • @atomicwalnut1581

    @atomicwalnut1581

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@eduardolay123 Thanks. I add several coats as well, but it seems to really build up pigment. Navy, black and red are the worst. It's like wiping a marker. I have to spend 5 minutes rubbing the edges before I seal it.

  • @c7customleather
    @c7customleather4 жыл бұрын

    What do you charge for these. I have made a few but just as gifts but ppl keep wanting me to make some to sale.

  • @jccrabb1
    @jccrabb14 жыл бұрын

    What blades do you use in your exact o knife and what size knife is it ? I have both #1 and # 2 sizes and haven’t found any blades like you start the video with that will fit in either knife

  • @kboleather

    @kboleather

    4 жыл бұрын

    A skiving knife blade.

  • @jamesthe-doctor8981

    @jamesthe-doctor8981

    4 жыл бұрын

    They're just single edge injector razor blades.

  • @HaiderAli-rw8nq
    @HaiderAli-rw8nq4 жыл бұрын

    can you do this on chrome tan?

  • @alb673

    @alb673

    4 жыл бұрын

    I think the chrome tan doesn't take tooling well, but you could make a plain strap

  • @11lato
    @11lato3 жыл бұрын

    How much does such a belt cost? greetings.

  • @megarouge61
    @megarouge614 жыл бұрын

    I have looked for the double edged blades you are using and cannot seem to find them. Are they an Xacto product?

  • @JessiesFarmArt

    @JessiesFarmArt

    2 жыл бұрын

    They’re replacement blades for a safety skiver, used in an xacto handle. Springfield Leather sells them 👍🏻

  • @megarouge61

    @megarouge61

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@JessiesFarmArt Thank you !

  • @dorismeryzu
    @dorismeryzu2 жыл бұрын

    Don Gonzales can you make some for me?

  • @Corey_1997
    @Corey_19973 жыл бұрын

    What your business name or website to buy products from you

  • @Cigarjokester
    @Cigarjokester4 жыл бұрын

    How do I order one of these for my Apple Watch like the first one you made I Apple Watch is 44 mm

  • @danieladaniela747
    @danieladaniela7474 жыл бұрын

    Ala madre don González no de ocurra ordenar huevos por correo

  • @galoque
    @galoque4 жыл бұрын

    Just FYI. I did the math because I wear the small I watch band and the difference in the pattern to the smaller band is only 1/4 inch on each side

  • @fredob1397
    @fredob13974 жыл бұрын

    Another amazing tutorial, thank you. The only thing was I thought I was going to pass out looking at that massive scar on your thumb. :)

  • @LifeinCamoMedia
    @LifeinCamoMedia4 жыл бұрын

    Do you make and sell these already made? I don't have access to leather tools and supplies. Nor do I have the time or skills to do it.

  • @robertfischer5893
    @robertfischer58932 жыл бұрын

    The shoemaker's son is barefoot. The leathersmith's watch band is from Amazon.

  • @emperorking3199
    @emperorking31992 жыл бұрын

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  • @emperorking3199
    @emperorking31992 жыл бұрын

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