Transfer Pattern to Exotic Leather

[Russ]

Can anyone suggest how to transfer a pattern to a piece of exotic leather? I want to transfer a fairly simple pattern onto some snakeskin, then sew it onto the checkbook cover, then cut the excess exotic leather close to the stitching. Sort of the opposite of an inlay......an overlay? Anyway, the usual way of using the transfer film doesn't work, what with the heavy grain pattern in the exotic and the lack of impression. Anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks!

Russ

[Kevin]

Use your sewing machine to perforate your pattern, lay it on top of your leather, and sprinkle with powder and there's your pattern.

Kevin

[Russ]

Thanks Kevin. That was in the back of my head....I'll give it a shot.

Use your sewing machine to perforate your pattern, lay it on top of your leather, and sprinkle with powder and there's your pattern.

Kevin