ericlarson Report post Posted March 24, 2015 Hey guys, this is a first time topic for me. Great community by the way! I'm looking into the right tools and process for marking you stitch guide. I've seen a stitch groove that sets the distance for your lace. I've seen a protractor item (creaser?) to mark the good as well. Why crease the leather edge? Do you stitch inside the crease? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
walletman Report post Posted March 24, 2015 Hi Go to you tube and put in stitch grover There are lots of videos Hope you find somthing to help you Plz feel free to pm or email me I may have pattens I can send or I have a site you can buy pattens If you need any help or advice plz feel free to contact me Walletman Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wicked Welts Report post Posted March 24, 2015 (edited) Why crease the leather edge? Do you stitch inside the crease? Wether it's a crease or a cut groove, the main reason to run a guide line along an edge is to provide a visual reference to help you keep your stitches parallel to the the edge of your work. And yes, your stitches would run right on that guide line. I've seen a stitch groove that sets the distance for your lace. I've seen a protractor item (creaser?) to mark the good as well. A groover actually cuts a groove as it removes a thin strip of leather as you move it along. This could be used just for decoration (without stitches) same as other guide line tools, but the main reason many folks choose a cut groove over a depressed crease left by a protractor/divider is because a well defined, cut groove can allow your thread (stitches) to sit lower or even below the surface of the leather for a smoother look and a better protected thread. A possible downside to that is it actullay removes material, which you may or may not feel needlessly weakens the leather since some material is actually removed. Either way, there are no set rules, you can run your stitches without any guide marking at all if you want. Some folks insist on a cut groove, others go with a crease but it's my opinion that the quality of your actual stitchwork is far more importatnt than which option you choose. Edit: I can't seem to figure out how to turn on the spell checker in here? Edited March 24, 2015 by Wicked Welts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ericlarson Report post Posted March 24, 2015 Thanks guys, this is just the answer I was looking for. Some people even created a double groove for looks. Interesting stuff! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
