Stitching leather

Using a leather stitching tool will help when stitching leather by hand. But there are a few different types of leather stitching tools to choose from

This basic technique will propel you toward custom leather tool coverings, bags, apparel, and more.

When sewing leather it is good to be able to have a couple different methods to choose from. These different ways to stitch leather will create a unique finish

How to Prepare Leather for Sewing: In this instructable I'll cover the different ways you can prep your stitching line and punch holes in leather to sew it. I was completely befuddled by this process when I first starting leatherworking, but after a few months of trial and error I fe…

Leather is a tough material to sew for a hand tapestry. It requires tools to efficiently stitch the leather. Read this guide on How to Sew Leather by Hand.

Make a Custom Leather Soccer Ball (Futbol for the Folks Not in the US): So you want to make your own soccer ball (futbol) or maybe repair one you already have. Here's what you need: 1. A sacrificial soccer ball. It must have a bladder that holds air, as that's what you need out of it. (if anyone knows a source of blad…

The saddle stitch offers a stronger suture than the traditional lock stitch created by sewing machines.

Types of sewing machine needles for stitching leather according to desirable seam look

I was fooling around this morning making a sheath of sorts for my X-acto knife. I decided to experiment a bit, the green is .8mm, normal saddle stitch, the 1mm ivory thread is basically just cast over with the green thread, a thread inlay, I guess. Unfortunately I didnt think to take any photos a...

Perhaps the best way to describe the various steps in decorating and assembling leather articles is to explain in detail the making of a simple little coin purse. The first step in a leather projec...