Types of Stitching and Lacing
The decoration that holds it all together
Leather Stitching
I am accomplished in using traditional "Saddle Stitch", a way of stitching that has been used by leather crafts people for centuries. Saddle stitching is done by using two needles at the end of the same piece of thread. An awl is used to make the holes in the leather as you stitch. You make hole, then pass the two needles through. The needle placement and overcasting of the thread are important to get those classic slanted stitches one sees in many leather products.
I also have an industrial walking foot sewing machine for those project where using a machine is more appropriate.
Almost all repair jobs require hand stitching skills. Items such as briefcases and bags just can't be done on a sewing machine. The main reason is accessibility and the other is that I like to make sure I follow the same stitch holes that were originally created, difficult to do with a sewing machine.
Leather lacing
I also do many types of lacing such as Mexican edge lace, Spanish lace and a couple of my own. I make my own lace for each project, so that I get a consistent look and feel of the leather and I can colour the lace needed for the project.
There are of course, many styles and designs of lacing and stitching - some you can see below. When you are having an article made, we will talk through the different options.
