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@revilop I would advise you to get a stitching clamp. It'll make things easier, your sewing will improve greatly being able to have something to hold your work in. A clamp can cost as little as $10, but is worth its weight in uranium Or you can make your own from scraps of wood. When I started in this lark 25 years ago I made my own clamp, and still use it My ancient home-made one; My bought in one, more transportable cos it comes apart easily & is smaller;

We need more information on what tools you have, what tools you are using and so on

afair there is type of hemming or binder tape that is water-soluble. Meant for dress makers to hold a hem whilst sewing then it dissolves in the wash. Could something like this be used?

thas-oke happy new year

That sounds like you make what we call a 'pig in a blanket' edit to amend; it sounds a bit like pig in a blanket. That would do good on sales, a mini two-bite hot dog

Have you tried a roller foot?

In N.I. they put a pork sausage in a long bun and call that a 'hot dog' ! The nearest proper hot dog can be bought at the Bistro food counter in Ikea when its open. At least that one tastes a bit like a wiener. You put on your own sauces et cetera

No chance! I'm in hibernation mode. Besides, I can't run

Some are in 2026 and the rest of us will soon be May you live long and prosper. May you have happiness and contentment in all you do. May you stay healthy, or regain good health. I'll be back next year,

@Tommy1wide2high a google search works best; try it for the item but add 'leatherworker.net' to it and it will find pages on here

Two BBC news stories 1. a female saddler in Ulster is within this longer story; https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2gl642rpzo 2. A young Scottish cobbler in this video new story; https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/c9qe825q35zo

In my experience edge paint will accentuate the unevenness of a non-sanded edge. It needs to go on an almost perfect edge I sometimes use an edger before construction but most usually after construction

I only sand down edges when absolutely necessary. I've only been doing it for the last five years or so, after I learnt on here that leather could be sanded. I use whatever grade is needed to do the job; a 60 or 80 to really remove and level a bad cut to 600 grade for just a tidy-up before slicking

For wallets and cases I use plumbers aluminium insulating tape. Its about 0.4mm thick

Happy Christmas everyone!