MrWilliams Report post Posted May 7, 2009 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D.A. Kabatoff Report post Posted May 7, 2009 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrWilliams Report post Posted May 7, 2009 That is fantastic work! Your edge burnish is flawless. Lets keep them coming guys. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyL1 Report post Posted May 7, 2009 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonyc1 Report post Posted May 7, 2009 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jordan Report post Posted May 8, 2009 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrWilliams Report post Posted May 8, 2009 That looks really good. Did the right sandal not come out as well? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Report post Posted May 8, 2009 Darcy, that IS very nice stitching. Nice stamping too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevinjohnson Report post Posted May 8, 2009 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)? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D.A. Kabatoff Report post Posted May 8, 2009 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevinjohnson Report post Posted May 8, 2009 Awl be darn, Douglas strikes again! Elbow grease? Thought everyone had converted to "motorized rosewood burnishers". Glad to know that I'm not the only one w/ slick edges and tennis elbow. KJ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Report post Posted May 8, 2009 Great hand stitching requires three things - Patience, Want to, and the Right Tools! This one is an example of my early holster work from the 90s. I made my Awl from an old ice pick with a three sided point that make a perfect hole every time. The thing never needs sharpening and makes life easy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete Report post Posted May 8, 2009 I love the fine finish cuts that you give to the turnbacks. I had to take a moment to realize why they looked more 3-D than mine. It's just that little, subtle cut that rims or edges the turnback. great! mins if I steal that technique? pete Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jordan Report post Posted May 8, 2009 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. Just did not have a photo of the left one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Report post Posted May 9, 2009 (edited) i think mine has gotten rather consistent. Edited May 9, 2009 by Roger Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Romey Report post Posted June 8, 2009 http://www.wrtcleather.com/ In my opinion the worlds best unknown leatherworker, everything he touches to my knowledge is hand stitched. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Warren Report post Posted June 9, 2009 Romey got that right! Chucks stuff is the best! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manfrommuc Report post Posted June 18, 2009 This are a closeup from the leatherweights I made a couple days ago I am not so perfect like some anouther guys but for me its ok and going allways better..... greets johann Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swinewerx Report post Posted November 6, 2009 (edited) I will try to find a good photo, not so BIG..http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v239/swinewerx/?albumview=grid&fullsize=DSC00009-3.jpg http://smg.photobuck...ze=DSC00008.jpg http://smg.photobuck...=DSC00003-5.jpg http://smg.photobuck...ze=DSC00019.jpg http://smg.photobuck...=DSC00002-4.jpg if you see the chick , that is my wife and she is not naked at all in all the photos, sorry if this offends I don't know how to do this otherwise, sorry http://smg.photobuck...ze=DSC00008.jpg Edited November 6, 2009 by swinewerx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradB Report post Posted November 8, 2009 http://www.wrtcleather.com/ In my opinion the worlds best unknown leatherworker, everything he touches to my knowledge is hand stitched. I like him as well as Xian Leather , Christian does all his work by hand, however he did get a machine a while back. but you can tell which was done on a machine, they are all motorcycle seats. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TroyS Report post Posted November 9, 2009 Here's a set of BMW Saddlebags that I recovered a few months back... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MADMAX22 Report post Posted November 9, 2009 Those look real nice Troy, thats alot of stitching. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shehog Report post Posted December 25, 2009 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 Hi Darc, Your stitching is beautiful. Where can one find a Bob Douglas awl? Shehog Great hand stitching requires three things - Patience, Want to, and the Right Tools! This one is an example of my early holster work from the 90s. I made my Awl from an old ice pick with a three sided point that make a perfect hole every time. The thing never needs sharpening and makes life easy. How does one go about modifying an ice pick to an awl? Thanks. Shehog Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8thsinner Report post Posted December 26, 2009 (edited) I would think most small ones are close to the right size anyway... If it was too thick, just stick it in a drill with some rough wet and dry and smooth it down slowly moving up the wet and dry grits until it's mirror buffed. FOrgot to say, I'm loving all these examples of good stitching. Edited December 26, 2009 by 8thsinner Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J Hayes Report post Posted March 20, 2012 (edited) All this hand stitching looks amazing! What thread is everyone using? Waxed or unwaxed? I've been using white waxed nyltex and it comes out looking dirty, any tricks to clean it up? Jeremy 012-03-19_11.26.50.jpg] Edited March 20, 2012 by J Hayes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
