Making your own piping for a leather project (Classic Duffel Bag)

In this video, we do a basic introduction to making your own piping for a leather project. This is part of the Classic Duffel Bag Video that we decided to separate for easy reference.

[@aaroncubitt]

Hey Aaron, Aaron here, wanted to let you know of a tip I started using when I’m getting edges ready that has worked really well for me. I use a heavy duty stapler on the outside edge similar to how you sewed your first line on the outer edge. It definitely doesn’t hold completely like a stitch line does, but I’ve found it to be pretty good and very quick. When the final stitch line is done I either trim off that outside edge with the staples in it or if I need it to stay I’ll just pull them out with needle nose pliers. Just thought I’d share it with you!

[@makersleathersupply1220]

Thanks for the tip! I've done this in difficult corners before and it's definitely good information!

[@PMLNavarro]

Clever!

[@PMLNavarro]

Thanks for making this video! I've sewn & attached fabric piping before, but planning to use some marine vinyl to reupholster 8 dining chairs and put piping on them. I've never worked with vinyl before, but read that you can't sew it twice in the same spot, so I was curious to know how you attached the piping to the bag. Good technique! Thanks for sharing.

[@phantomwanderer6473]

Thank you Aaron for all you have done this year. Merry christmas to you and the entire Makers family.

[@4whunt]

Fantastic instructions! Thanks so much.

[@natemartin3855]

Thank you for a great video for reference when I feel ready to attempt piping! Merry Christmas!

[@judithwright5084]

Thank you Arron. Great tip. Love your videos. I always learn so much ❤️. See ya in Prescott

[@makersleathersupply1220]

Looking forward to it!

[@LeatherHomestead-io8dt]

Weed eater string Perfect. Thanks

[@johnhoward3516]

Thanks Aaron for sharing your skills and how you go about making a piping bag! Merry Christmas to you and your family...

[@makersleathersupply1220]

Thank you and same to you and yours

[@Lorddanielrushton371]

Merry Christmas and a Joyous and Prosperist New Year to you and the family.

[@makersleathersupply1220]

Thank you and the same to you and yours

[@gabecampbell9262]

Sup Aaron amazing job on the leather bag Aaron have a great holiday Aaron and Janie Sue and Marsha and doc Merry Christmas!🇺🇸🎄

[@kazigelsky]

If I don’t have a bell skiver, would you recommend just hand skive edges of the piping leather and bag?

[@makersleathersupply1220]

If you are able. Or find a friend with a bell skiver.

[@AAguilar74]

What size welting foot do you recommend. And what size weed eating cord

[@makersleathersupply1220]

Smallest cord you can find and I use a 1/4" foot

[@InMyBusyLittleShop]

Looks great.

[@LizDavis2009]

Thank for the video! What is that brown leather you’re using?

[@makersleathersupply1220]

Just a random oil tan off a pallet of miscellaneous SB Foot leathers we have

[@LizDavis2009]

@@makersleathersupply1220 thank you Aaron 😊

[@chucklenz9011]

Why not use the pipping/welting foot when you attach it to the end piece. I just change my stitch length to a longer stitch on the first sew and then shorten up the stitch length on the 3 piece assembly.

[@makersleathersupply1220]

Because I am not sewing it up close to the cord. I am sewing it way out on the edge.

[@romanlembersky5303]

Why you don't use welding food you're not professional definitely

[@makersleathersupply1220]

I dod use a welting/piping foot... but thanks for that vote of confidence. I appreciate your useless comment.

[@TexHoss1]

Not professionally trained, huh. You & all of us are better trained with the hands-on experience we get all the time. It seems we all remember it better for some reason. But your videos do show us ways on some things that we never think of, like the weed eater string. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you Aaron & your family & everyone else out there watching.