Tiffany Report post Posted May 5, 2008 Are the edges of this piece creased, fused and burnished or is it a "roll" of material sewn through from top to bottom. I've read several places that "rolled" edges aren't appropriate for leather heavier than 4-5 oz, but most commercial items I've seen (up to and including some "high end" briefcases like the old school, pre-China Mulholland brothers) use it as well. Given that you can literally pull the thread out of most commercial leather products with little effort, I'd venture that "rolled" edges are a distant second to burnished in terms of durability? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rawhide Report post Posted May 5, 2008 Are the edges of this piece creased, fused and burnished or is it a "roll" of material sewn through from top to bottom. I've read several places that "rolled" edges aren't appropriate for leather heavier than 4-5 oz, but most commercial items I've seen (up to and including some "high end" briefcases like the old school, pre-China Mulholland brothers) use it as well. Given that you can literally pull the thread out of most commercial leather products with little effort, I'd venture that "rolled" edges are a distant second to burnished in terms of durability? Tiffany, It looks to be a rolled edge, but I'm not certain from that picture alone. the fact of pulling threads out with no effort is due to the lock stitch that a sewing machine would give, vs. a saddle stitched item. With the saddle stitch, you can break the thread at one point and it won't unravel, but break a lock stitch and it will fly apart. Marlon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Regis Report post Posted May 6, 2008 It would be interesting to see this in person. The sides look burnished but, the flap looks rolled. Although, the flap edge could be a cord wrapped with 1-2 oz (or synthetic) and sewn between outside & linning. In other words that could be a burnished edge close to the stitching where it looks like grove. I too would like to know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blake Report post Posted May 6, 2008 Are the edges of this piece creased, fused and burnished or is it a "roll" of material sewn through from top to bottom. I've read several places that "rolled" edges aren't appropriate for leather heavier than 4-5 oz, but most commercial items I've seen (up to and including some "high end" briefcases like the old school, pre-China Mulholland brothers) use it as well. Given that you can literally pull the thread out of most commercial leather products with little effort, I'd venture that "rolled" edges are a distant second to burnished in terms of durability? That is a fabricated piping or welt. It is usually a synthetic round plastic or nylon core and then covered or wrapped with a light weight leather. If you look closely under the flap on the side you can see where it is sewed in. Blake Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jockey Report post Posted June 13, 2008 Hei Tiffany i cant help you with your question but i just wanted to say your the best looking leatherworker i seen regards Tony [jockey] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
