How to Stitch Leather (MM Mondays)
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 9 фев 2025
- benandloisorfo...
Lois Orford shows you how to saddle stitch a piece of leatherwork. In this Making the Most of Monday episode, she is stitching a Gransfors axe case with waxed polyester thread. Lois shows you how to punch holes through thick veg tan leather, as well as how to use the 'clam', a leatherworkers clamp.
To view or to purchase Lois' leather products visit: benandloisorfo...
I “taught” myself the saddler stitch when I was repairing a leather sheath. Been doing it wrong all these years! I didn’t realize there was a knot inside each hole. I wish I had discovered you and Ben years ago. You are both wonderful teachers and both have such a relaxed manner about yourselves that make your videos very enjoyable. Thank you.
Excellent video instruction thanks for showing us how to do the saddle stitch
Really pleased you enjoyed it. Many thanks cheers Ben
Lois, that was brilliant, thank you so much!
Thank you for sharing. I am new at leather craft. I have learned that if I measure the distance that I need to sew, if I measure 4 times the length it works out perfect.
Best explanation I have seen.
A few extra pointers which might help folks. First, you can stitch away from or towards yourself, but I think most workers stitch toward themselves. The diamond holes left by the awl should be pointing downwards and towards yourself. When the first needle goes through the hole, notice how the needle in her right hand goes BEHIND the first needle, I don't know that it was explained. After the first needle is pulled completely through by the right hand, the second needle enters the hole at the top of the slit. It helps to pull the first thread downwards a bit so you don't pierce it.
Best explanation I've seen! Spent many hours researching and trying when I first started...
Thank you.
Thank you so much Lois for yet another great and informative video, a big thumbs up, Clive from deepest Dorset
Great video Lois, thank you much! Truly enjoy your videos!
Am I pleased to find you? A tutor in the UK, whoopee!!! You have a great manner and I believe I shall learn a lot from. For the moment, though I am looking for suppliers of leather, tools and accoutrements in the UK. Most of my equipment is from Amazon and/or China. An example might me the uk veg-tan you mentioned in an earlier item Where would I get that? I am presently using offcuts but there will come a time......
Thank you for your fine approach to teaching, your clear diction and your pleasant demeanour.
Thank you for the explanation and demonstration. Very useful and informative. Now I'm going to have to buy some more tools!!! LOL 😊😊😊
Really enjoyed your video Lois, you make it look so easy. Have a lovely Christmas
Excellent
Great video Lois it came at the wright time after looking at the simplicity of the flap lock on that sheath just saved me a ton of time on my Hatchet sheath . I have a very odd shaped hatchet head so I had straps all over the place but after watching this video it all become very clear I had over thought the process . Over my 76 years I have collected way to many knives most all are med range price wise most all are great knives have had only 1 failure in all these years .The big problem with this range of knives is the sheath all are terrible so in retirement I started making leather sheaths it took a while to find some one on you tube that made common since . Stumbled on Lee at L&B knife and leather fine young craftsman and sadly was lost to us some time back Got my stitching lessons from Armitage leather it has been quite an exciting trip in to the world of leather took almost a year to gather every thing needed and get the skills to make a nice looking sheath that is very durable . So any way enjoy your work you and Ben stay safe on your outings . Happy Trails from California.
By Jove I think I got it! Great tutorial. Thank you and Merry Christmas to both of you.
An excellent tutorial, Lois. Thank you! 🙏🏻🇬🇧
Loved it excellent video tryed it and works fantastic thank you!! Merry christmas to you all!!
I'm learning how to work with leather.
Excellent, though we speak American we still understand you all somewhat. Thanks for the class.
Holy cow! i've been making my knife sheaths with a small round awl, and its a terror and a dread. That diamond awl looks a dream to use! thank you for an amazing video!
Great explanation Lois, thank you.
Have a Happy Christmas or as we say in Canada, Merry Christmas.
Cheers
Brilliant video Lois, it has helped me out greatly for my next project!!
Love it thanks
Great video, thank you! Am about to try making a sheath for my axe but don't have the tools. Gonna give it a whirl anyway using a pointed whittling knife to cut the holes and strips of leather to bind the pieces in place of thread. Keep these videos coming Lois they're great! Would love to see one on cutting leather - am hoping a pair of tough scissors will do the trick but if you have other methods I'd love to hear them! X
Great video, Thanks Lois!
I’ve been trying to do things ‘saddler style’, with the awl in my hand, on several projects- with dismal results.
Far better to do it your way.👍🏻❤️
Loved it, thanks for laying that out as well as you did. Merry Christmas Both.
Thanks for sharing,now I know why I put my needles through the thread, I am not pulling the thread through 😉
That’s fast stitching nice work 👍
Regards
Davy Thomas
thank you! i finally get it!
I really liked that. I started some leathercraft during this lockdown and have to admit there have been some mistakes lol... so maybe your demo may sort them out, I'll let you know lol...
Great video. Thankyou so much. Interesting that you don't find it necessary to lock the thread onto the needle. Any reason for that?
4:32 I'd heard a few rules of thumb for estimating thread length, but eventually gave in and started calculating it; maybe someone'll find it useful:
Both needles have to travel the full distance of the stitching and both have to pass through the thickness of the leather at each stitch hole, so the thread needs to be (2 x stitch count x thickness) + (2 x distance of stitching), then add maybe another 6"/15cm or so for attaching your needles and giving you a bit of margin for error. Remember to add the reverse stitches at the start and end into the stitch count and distance as well. If in doubt, it's always better to cut the thread a few inches overlong than have it run out a few stitches from the end.
Thanks for the explanation, Lois!
What are you using as your backstop when using your awl? Thanks!
Lovely craft, thank you. Do you have any particular suppliers you’d recommend? (Uk based)
Merry Christmas!
Where do you get your leather from
Please ?
Why do you not explain thread size or type and size needle you are using, I would have thought that would be elementry information for people who are still learning..
👌
Many thanks Lois. Just one note about the broadcast. The volume was quite low. I had to turn my volume slider up to max to hear you.
Nice and clear explanation. Keep up the good work.