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As you work across the center stamp the alternation of the basket weave is off. So, when you get past the center stamp the basket weave does not line up. I made a cell phone case last week and everything lined up and alternated perfectly. For some reason I can't reproduce that. Very frustrating!

I am stamping a basket weave on a project that has a stamp in the center (eagle, globe & anchor). I have been drawing my start line above the center stamp and working my way down. First problem is that they lines don't actually match up. I know I can draw lines all the way down my project to maintain that part. However, when I get to the first straight line passed my center stamp the basket weave isn't matching up. The basket weave stamp isn't alternating like it should. Is there a trick to getting the basket weave stamp to alternate.

Let me ask you this. Do you glue the pieces on before you sew? I just got this sewing machine and so far I have glued the strap together (it's in two pieces) and then glue the ends to the bag before sewing.

When making a leather handbag, is it best to dye before or after it is sewn on a machine. What are the benefits of sewing before dying. Does it really matter which is done first?