How I'm Gonna Sew A Box From Individual Parts Of Leather

[Lillian ADju]

Hi

I have a question

I search the internet and some books and I can't find complete tutorial how to saddle stitch a box from individual parts of leather.

The closest I get is Al Stohlman "The Art Of Hand Sewing Leather".

Round box is well explained as well as one piece box but individual parts are not.

Box have four sides and bottom (all edges on 45°) So I wander should I stitch like round box (stitch one side and one bottom side with back stitch on the end of each bottom side) and do it four times or there is some more correct way to do it?
... there is a video on YouTube

from "Armitage Leather" but it's not well explained

Regards

Aleksandar

[Jim]

I sent you a PM.

Jim

[Troy Burch]

Al Stohlmans book How to make cases gives step by step instructions.

[Grey Drakkon]

I don't have enough time to watch the entire video right now but I got up to the part where he says the leather needs to be at a 45 degree angle. Working in a frame shop, I can tell you that mat cutters are set at 45 degrees...I might need to experiment with some leather at work.

[Lillian ADju]

Thanks Troy Burch
But even there is pattern with bent edges under the bottom and if you saw the clip that I post

that is what I looking for
And Jim, if you are willing to share your knowledge you can post on this topic... thank you anyway
Regards
Aleksandar

[25b]

And Jim, if you are willing to share your knowledge you can post on this topic...

I'd be interested also, Jim.

[Lillian ADju]

Thanks Grey Drakkon
Everything is clear in this video (and to me) except how I'm gonna end stitching
I mean
1. should I stitch one side and one bottom with single tread and do that four times
2. should I stitch one side and whole four side of the bottom with a single tread and then finish three sides separately
3. should I stitch two time U shape (two sides and one bottom x2) with a single tread and then finish last two bottom sides separately
4. should I stitch first four sides separately and then bottom all around
5. None of this because proper way exists
It's a lot "should" and I need help
Regards
Aleksandar

Edited December 3, 2014 by Lillian ADju

[DavidL]

do a back stitch, cast the thread twice to form a knot, trim the excess thread and finally tuck it back into the hole with a bit of glue using an awl.

I would do the back stitch at the most stressed point and also wherever you end the stitch, in this case at the bottom of the box on each corner. When all 4 sides are stitched add the bottom and do a backstitch either on the end only or at the start of the stitch and the end. As long as the stitch is strong, secure and looks fine it is correct, although I'm sure there are people that if its not done the "traditional way" they would consider it wrong.

[Lillian ADju]

do a back stitch, cast the thread twice to form a knot, trim the excess thread and finally tuck it back into the hole with a bit of glue using an awl.

I would do the back stitch at the most stressed point and also wherever you end the stitch, in this case at the bottom of the box on each corner. When all 4 sides are stitched add the bottom and do a backstitch either on the end only or at the start of the stitch and the end. As long as the stitch is strong, secure and looks fine it is correct, although I'm sure there are people that if its not done the "traditional way" they would consider it wrong.

Thanks for replay DavidL

I'm sure I can do it some how and it will be good or acceptably but since I'm totally new in this world I would like to know "traditional way" or "by the book" or what this guy on video doing

Regards

Aleksandar

[Grey Drakkon]

I should say, I'm also interested in this because I have a set of leather "dice" at my shop that I use to pin down curled up paper. EVERYONE comments on them and I know I'd sell a ton if I ever get around to making some of my own! (prior owner got them out of some catalog) They're pretty simply made, the stitching is an overstitch that's looped around the outside which doesn't seem to bother anyone. I'll have to get on the ball and make some to see how they turn out.