Bree Report post Posted August 7, 2008 Have any of you used Ultraleather... the high-end, polyurethane artificial leather? I got several yards of the pure white to use as accents for a couple of projects that I have in mind. I was amazed at how soft, durable, and stretchy it is. Any experiences or tips for working with it? I know it's not "REAL" leather but it has its uses! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noah Report post Posted August 7, 2008 (edited) Do you mean ultra-suede, like garment weight? I have never used it but for some reason it was a hot thing in my saddle club. Edited August 7, 2008 by Noah Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
broncobuster Report post Posted August 7, 2008 Ive used many different imitation stuff. just make sure you use a longer stitch if you are sewing it and not to back track over it, the smaller stitch n back tracking acts like a perferation n eventually down the line will rip. but it works good for bags, chaps,etc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bree Report post Posted August 7, 2008 Do you mean ultra-suede, like garment weight? I have never used it but for some reason it was a hot thing in my saddle club. Thus is what I am referring to... Ultraleather It is very expensive but luxurious stuff... also very durable. I got a bunch a sample swatches of various kinds of artificial leather and this stuff won hands down as the primo material. I found a place that had some remnants and I ordered several yards at a reasonable price. When the bolts came in I was really amazed. I haven't made anything with it yet but I would like to once motorcycle riding calms down a bit. Broncobuster's comment is right on. I found that out doing some work on marine fabrics which are made of similar material though not as nice. I was making some piping and realized after a couple of feet that the stitches were too close together and might cause a blowout because of weakening the material. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
broncobuster Report post Posted August 7, 2008 The Ultra leather looks and almost feels like leather. it works good for show chaps and small projects. Ive used it a little but mostly make ultrasuede chaps and use the ultrasuede for acessorizing once in a while. but im mostly a leather person. have fun with it. Bronc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bree Report post Posted August 7, 2008 The Ultra leather looks and almost feels like leather. it works good for show chaps and small projects. Ive used it a little but mostly make ultrasuede chaps and use the ultrasuede for acessorizing once in a while. but im mostly a leather person. have fun with it. Bronc I'm thinking about using it for cutouts as you might do with snakeskin. The white is so white that I think it will be even better than white leather for these kind of accents. You get great color, texture, and feel and it is still very leatherlike. We'll see. I won;t be doing anything with it until the fall anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
