Combining Lacing Techniques

[Spinner]

working on a tank bib order last night, the whole thing is tooled, dyed, holes punched, etc and I start doing the lacing for the edges. Client wanted the edges braided but something small and not too distracting. Plan was for the mexican round braid with 3/32" lace using the 'over only' technique but alas, something was amiss. I didn't plan for the extra thickness of the leather in my calculations vs. using the same technique on the side covers I do. 3 oz. of thickness will definitely skew things!

So, I experimented with a few different looks and found one that I, the client and my most honest critic (my wife) all liked...double loop lacing with a running stitch through the same holes:

The picture is a tad fuzzy but you get the idea. Just thought I would share in case someone else runs into the same problem...experiment!

[LNLeather]

HI

I am no expert, but I know what I like - and I Really like the way that lacing looks.

I also think it is good to follow your intuition...

[Spinner]

HI

I am no expert, but I know what I like - and I Really like the way that lacing looks.

I also think it is good to follow your intuition...

Thanks Cheryl. I was one of those Bob Ross moments, "a happy accident" that led to me thinking more about lacing other than just put the lace through the hole like the book says. I plan to play with the idea more and see what else I can come up with.