Perfect Hand Stitching Photos

[MrWilliams]

Just want to get a feel for what people think hand stitching should look like. These are some things I have seen that I think look pretty darn good.

[D.A. Kabatoff]

Here's a couple of photos of some sewing I did the other day that turned out pretty good. The cantle binding and inlaid seat were both handsewn in the first photo, the second photo shows a handsewn horncap. People sometimes ask if I sew saddles with a dremel drill... personally, I find it insulting but I guess it's people who just don't know any better.

D.

[MrWilliams]

That is fantastic work! Your edge burnish is flawless.

Lets keep them coming guys.

[AndyL1]

I don't know if it's perfect... although it looks damn good to me. This is one of a few bags I have made by hand.

-Andy

[tonyc1]

Here's a couple of photos of some sewing I did the other day that turned out pretty good. The cantle binding and inlaid seat were both handsewn in the first photo, the second photo shows a handsewn horncap. People sometimes ask if I sew saddles with a dremel drill... personally, I find it insulting but I guess it's people who just don't know any better.

D.

Now, that's how good stitching should look!!!

Tony

[Jordan]

Here is some hand sewing that is my personal best, I have not been able to do the same or better since. Unfortunately the photo sucks.

[MrWilliams]

That looks really good. Did the right sandal not come out as well?

[Bob]

Darcy, that IS very nice stitching. Nice stamping too.

[Kevinjohnson]

Darcy,

That's very clean, neat work. I'm wondering what brand of awl blade you use? Also, your edges look very good. Any other tricks to your edges other than the old standbys (glycerine, water, rubstick, canvas, acrylic resolene)?

[D.A. Kabatoff]

Hi Kevin,

I don't think it's been mentioned anywhere on this board yet but the best awl blades going come from Bob Douglas. As for the edges, the only thing you missed was elbow grease.

Darc