Tinneal Posted September 21, 2011 Author Report Posted September 21, 2011 Wow! I still consider myself to be a beginner... A never really thought of myself as graduating to novice, but maybe that has happened! Thanks for the feedback! Thinking back on when I stitched this, I think the key is to have patience. Because I made this for me, I wasn't pressed for time. If it took me 3 weeks (which it did) that was okay. I worked on it ONLY when I was in a good mind set. All I do is make sure all my stitching grooves are the same width from the edge, and that I use the same stitching wheel to mark the hole placements. When I'm using the awl to make the holes, I make sure to use an awl that's an appropriate size for the thread (I have 3 different size awls) and that all the holes I punch are angled correctly... with the flat sides of the diamond parallel with the edges of the stitching groove... I hope that makes sense! I tend to ramble sometimes. The stitching is great! I thought it was done on a machine until you said it was hand stitched. Any stitching tips for us beginners??? Quote Leatherwork Portfolio | Etsy Shop
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