stef73433 Report post Posted December 13, 2013 I'm working on a set now that is hair on hide, sewn to leather. That leaves an unsightly greyish blue edge from the hair hide. How can I finish edges to look neat? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishful Report post Posted December 14, 2013 I guess it depends on what you are making. You can run a double loop stitch over it to hide the edge or use an edge coat product. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stef73433 Report post Posted December 14, 2013 I'm making a breast collar. Can you please explain the double loop stitch and how to do? Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruce johnson Report post Posted December 14, 2013 I edge bevel and dye the cut edge first. after it is dry I use an acrylic finish (Fiebings LeatherSheen). When it is mostly dry, I rub it to slick some. Once dry, I slick it with a wheel. I apply another coat of sheen, and maybe takes 2-3 applications to stiffen than edge and take a slicking. My final application is paraffin wax and slick it hard. It will not be the same effect as burnishing, but will be slick and the two layers should appear as one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishful Report post Posted December 14, 2013 Double loop stitching is a lacing technique as shown here http://www.kingsmerecrafts.com/page96.html or and here on this site if you search for it. It may or may not be right for breast collars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joe59 Report post Posted December 15, 2013 When I make a breast collar using hair on, I "inset" the hair piece. There are two reasons I do this: 1. the hair on leather is soft and depending the thickness and firmness of the lining the collar may distort. 2. the edges are much easier to finish and look more professional when the hair on piece is sandwiched between two pieces of latigo, skirting or harness leather. I cut the border 3/8 of an inch for a single stitch line or a heavy 1/2 inch for a double stitch line. Once the leather is sewn, I use a bic lighter to get rid of any hair sticking out from the seam the finish the edges. JOE Sorry, I use a bic lighter to get rid of any hair sticking out from the seam THEN finish the edges. JOE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stef73433 Report post Posted December 16, 2013 Joe, normally I would use the sandwich technique, but I am making it to match a head stall the gal already has. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites