I was getting ready to record a more detailed saddle stitch video for the blog but happily discovered that Nigel from Armitage Leather put together a nice detailed video on how to hand sew leather. I think Nigel is left-handed so you’d reverse the technique for right handers but it is the same idea. Super key […]
Using Pricking Irons
Pricking irons (also called stitching irons) are not often used in the US so why would we add them to our store? They’re a bit on the pricier side and hardly anybody has heard of them! But those who do know about them have experienced how they produce beautiful rows of consistently spaced stitches. Pricking […]
Making a Sewing Clam
In addition to leatherworking I also do some woodworking and recently started making a full sized sewing clam to replace my go-to stitching pony. Doing research on the web, I found a video that is a sort of documentary intro to a company that makes them in France. The video, called ‘La Pince à Coudre‘ […]
Saddle Stitching Video Round Up
Today is a round up of saddle stitching videos. Saddle stitching is one of the strongest stitches that you can do and is much stronger than a machine stitch. Unfortunately, it also has to be done by hand. Why is it stronger? Barrett Alley has a nice explanation and a nifty diagram on their site* […]