Members rmr Posted November 12, 2009 Members Report Posted November 12, 2009 Im somewhat new to using a sewing machine to sew a gusset on a shotgun shell pouch. What Im referring to as a gusset is at the side of the pouch where Im sewing a one flat piece of leather ( the front, bottom and back of the pouch) to the side piece which is curved and a folded in (the gusset). Will this best be done using a stirup plate on the machine???? Any tricks to hold the leather in this curved/folded in position while trying to accomplish this - the leather Im using is Latigo so it cant be cased to make it mold into the shape I want ( Im thinking about placing some neatsfoot oil on it to make it more supple and sewing it while its still "wet") - and I suspect glue wont hold it in this position either. So do you just hold it with brute forece and get it sewn together as fast as possible ?????? Thanks for any tips RMR Quote
Moderator bruce johnson Posted November 12, 2009 Moderator Report Posted November 12, 2009 I use the stirrup plate. I stick the gussets in with glue and hold them in place with binder clips side by side. I let everything set up for a few hours before sewing if I can and then sew slowly. Take off the binder clips as you come to them. Quote Bruce Johnson Malachi 4:2 "the windshield's bigger than the mirror, somewhere west of Laramie" - Dave Stamey Vintage Refurbished And Selected New Leather Tools For Sale - www.brucejohnsonleather.com
Members rmr Posted November 12, 2009 Author Members Report Posted November 12, 2009 I use the stirrup plate. I stick the gussets in with glue and hold them in place with binder clips side by side. I let everything set up for a few hours before sewing if I can and then sew slowly. Take off the binder clips as you come to them. Thank you RMR Quote
Contributing Member barra Posted November 13, 2009 Contributing Member Report Posted November 13, 2009 Rmr. Another method you can use to hold the gusset in place is to use a few strategically placed tacks and pull them out as you come to them or you can use a few tack ties. Place one (of either) dead centre of your base. This will assist you to stitch it in square and avoid a lop sided twist. Barra Quote "If You're not behind the Troops, please feel free to stand in front of them"
Members rmr Posted November 13, 2009 Author Members Report Posted November 13, 2009 Rmr. Another method you can use to hold the gusset in place is to use a few strategically placed tacks and pull them out as you come to them or you can use a few tack ties. Place one (of either) dead centre of your base. This will assist you to stitch it in square and avoid a lop sided twist. Barra Barra Thanks - sounds like great advice. Where do you get tack ties??? I have never heard of those before RMR Quote
Contributing Member barra Posted November 13, 2009 Contributing Member Report Posted November 13, 2009 Rmr. tack ties are merely made using a normal hand stitching needle and thread. Push your awl thru both layers of leather. Push your needle and thread thru and then tie off over the edge with any ol knot like a reef/square knot (just like you would if stitching something where you are about to finish with one thread and about to start with a new fresh thread). As you come to the knot you snip the tack tie and pick it out. They are just to help hold things in place as you stitch. Barra Quote "If You're not behind the Troops, please feel free to stand in front of them"
Members rmr Posted November 13, 2009 Author Members Report Posted November 13, 2009 Rmr. tack ties are merely made using a normal hand stitching needle and thread. Push your awl thru both layers of leather. Push your needle and thread thru and then tie off over the edge with any ol knot like a reef/square knot (just like you would if stitching something where you are about to finish with one thread and about to start with a new fresh thread). As you come to the knot you snip the tack tie and pick it out. They are just to help hold things in place as you stitch. Barra Thank you for that description. I have done that for several other reasons- just didnt have a name attached to it- Thanks RMR Quote
Members Saddlebag Posted November 26, 2009 Members Report Posted November 26, 2009 Oiling latigo isn't a good idea. When refleecing the skirts on a saddle, I'll add half a dozen tailor's tacks around the skirt which holds everything beautifully while I machine stitch. I pull these stitches as I arrive at each one. Quote
Contributing Member barra Posted November 26, 2009 Contributing Member Report Posted November 26, 2009 On some applications, an office stapler works fine to temporarily hold items together. Pick them out as you go. Barra Quote "If You're not behind the Troops, please feel free to stand in front of them"
Moderator Wizcrafts Posted December 10, 2009 Moderator Report Posted December 10, 2009 On some applications, an office stapler works fine to temporarily hold items together. Pick them out as you go. Barra Great suggestion Barra! I sometimes use one of my hand "clipper" style staplers to hold gussets in position. You can get these at Lowes, Home Hardware and office supply stores. Then, you may still be able to find a Neva Clog stapler on this forum, or on eBay. Most hand clippers will staple together about 8 ounces of chrome tanned leather, using 5/16" leg staples. Brands capable of stapling 1/8" of leather include Neva Clog and Arrow hand held clippers. Quote Posted IMHO, by Wiz My current crop of sewing machines: Cowboy CB4500, Singer 107w3, Singer 139w109, Singer 168G101, Singer 29k71, Singer 31-15, Singer 111w103, Singer 211G156, Adler 30-7 on power stand, Techsew 2700, Fortuna power skiver and a Pfaff 4 thread 2 needle serger.
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