Laying Out Pattern On Leather?

[Deanimator]

FWIW: The only lines that are drawn by me are the outlines of the individual pieces. I don't draw in the stitch lines, fold lines or anything else. All patterns are marked R/H FRONT so as to preclude reversing them when cutting. Works for me. Mike

Likewise. I do mark the clip holes on the clip covers for my tuckable IWBs, since those have to be accurately located and cut out.

[Shorts]

FWIW: The only lines that are drawn by me are the outlines of the individual pieces. I don't draw in the stitch lines, fold lines or anything else. All patterns are marked R/H FRONT so as to preclude reversing them when cutting. Works for me. Mike

Wonderful. I meant drawing the outlines too.

I mark the stitch lines on the inside with a Sharpie so I know where to put my glue on both pieces . They don't show

Edited September 21, 2010 by Shorts

[King's X]

too much work....plus most of you are doing holsters.......when I am having to transfer floral and basketweave reference lines....I like a sharp scratch awl or stylus to make a faint line and move on. It is interesting to hear you all mention your methods.

[Bronson]

Stylus for me also. I too have made errant pen marks which were definitely visible through the dye. No worries about that with the stylus. It also works well for transferring directly through the pattern...I use manila folders for my patterns.

Bronson