ta2 Report post Posted December 4, 2008 I would like to learn how to do the rope-looking braid on the edge of this wristband that Joe V. of Urbanwrist makes. Can someone explain, and is it done with 1 or 2 strands? Thank you in advance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruce johnson Report post Posted December 4, 2008 I have never done it with lace, but it looks like a backhand stitch. go forward two holes, back one on the back side, go forward 2 holes, back one, .... At least with thread, it is done with one thread and a single needle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beaverslayer Report post Posted December 4, 2008 Just as Bruce describes. Make your holes about 1/4" apart, then forward 2 holes on top, then through to the back, go back 1 hole, then through to the front. Be sure to always bring your lace out on the same side of the front lace each time. Then on the opposite side, bring it out on the opposite side to make the mirror image. Ken Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
celticleather Report post Posted December 5, 2008 I have never done it with lace, but it looks like a backhand stitch. go forward two holes, back one on the back side, go forward 2 holes, back one, .... I reckon Bruce has cracked it, but it looks like the angle of the slits is what gives it the true rope-like effect. They appear to have been made at about 45 degrees to the edge of the leather, rather like using a pricking iron for stitching. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
