Cmoore Report post Posted May 8, 2013 I need to make this bag out of tooling leather: https://www.etsy.com/listing/124414532/oil-tanned-distressed-metallic-leather?ref=shop_home_feat I wasn't sure if I should buy a 2-3oz or 3-4 oz. Im using a sewing machine not sewing by hand. Also can I moisten the leather a little to make it more pliable before I sew it? I haven't worked with tooling leather before. I would definitely appreciate all opinions! Thanks!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlapaglia Report post Posted May 9, 2013 I would use 4/5 Herman Oak. Yes you can moisten the leather before you sew it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northmount Report post Posted May 9, 2013 And the machine presser foot and feeddogs will leave more marks on your leather ... just like we case leather for tooling. Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlapaglia Report post Posted May 9, 2013 I normally machine sew with the leather dry but you can sew it slightly damp. My Boss does not leave pressure foot marks on cases leather as long as I adjust the pressure foot correctly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
