Messing Up With Punching Holes For Sewing On Long Wallet

[khairulanwar]

hi there, i am really new to this thing.

first of all i would like to thank this wonderful forum..

i got a question regarding on how to punch multiple thick leathers..wish i could upload the photo..hmn.

this is what i did,

1.from side view, i can see it has 4 layer..

2. i glued the part which i need to sew..it is a long wallet actually..

first try..i punch it..slightly went offside especially the bottom part of the leather..

2 nd try..i punch the first layer..then marked the other using the original part which i had punched..took me so long and i can see that it was not accurate.

do help me guys..please..

thank you

[ConradPark]

It's really hard to know what you're talking about as there are no pictures. But I'll try to help you. First, I don't know if you're using regular pricking irons or if you're using the 'Japanese style' for lack of a better word. But regardless, it's always more difficult to punch through more layers/thicker material than less/thinner so PRACTICE.

You should glue all parts together first. Otherwise, you make it hard for yourself. If you have a stitching clamp, just mark the holes and use an awl to drive through the holes. A bit difficult at first so you need to PRACTICE but after a while it's actually easier, especially if the material is very thick.

There are loads of videos about saddle stitching on YouTube - have a look.

Finally, like every skill you can only get better with PRACTICE. Sometimes when you fail, it's not because you've done something wrong, but because you haven't done it enough.

Good Luck.

Edited May 20, 2015 by ConradPark

[khairulanwar]

yeaa! that was im talking about..

u know what i mean.

yea i did using an awl but it took so long..guess it is the way..

at first i decide to skive the part for sewing.in order to make my punches easier..

i will try ..i failed..but i will keep on trying! sorry for my english. malaysian here..

thanks Conrad!