Members Hellicap Posted March 1, 2014 Members Report Posted March 1, 2014 I am just getting started with all of this. I have made a rough cut bag and want more practice with finished leathers. My question is: if finished leather isn't good for tooling then how do you mark where your stitches go? Quote
Members Nutty Saddler Posted March 1, 2014 Members Report Posted March 1, 2014 I use a screw crease to mark a line at the correct distance from the edge and then I use a pricking iron to mark where the stitches go - pricking irons come in all sizes from 4/inch to 17-18/inch. - see - How I make a bridle - thread for pics Quote
Matt T Posted March 1, 2014 Report Posted March 1, 2014 (edited) I just discovered this, and have been using it for a week. Really nice. http://www.amazon.co...e/dp/B0016ZZOEK Use this with a ruler to mark a straight line near the edge, and then use your pricking irons to mark / punch holes Edited March 1, 2014 by Matt T Quote
Members wlg190861 Posted March 7, 2014 Members Report Posted March 7, 2014 What I have done is glue the pieces together an use the sewing machine/ without thread to punch the holes, Quote
Members NancyC Posted August 3, 2014 Members Report Posted August 3, 2014 Hello, I am very new to this so please forgive me if I am off base with this suggestion. I found this video on YouTube of a lady who does quill work on leathher and she uses a water solubile sewing pencil. This is something you can find at any sewing store like Joanne's fabric. How to quill a knife sheath: Quote
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