Do you get request for double stitching?

[Shorts]

Every now and again I get a request for double stitching.

I think it is unnecessary. What say you?

[RawhideLeather]

I don't get requests for double stitching but I do it anyhow sometimes. I mostly do sheaths and if the knife is on the small side I agree that a single stitch is sufficient. On the other hand if the knife is medium to large sized then a double stitch can give the sheath a more durable look and also impart a longer lifespan to the stitching. It probably gives the buyer more confidence in the products durability as well. Kinda the same reason they triple-stitch that tough Carhartt workwear.

Richard

[Billsotx]

Every now and again I get a request for double stitching.

I think it is unnecessary. What say you?

"Tear along the dotted-line!" When I layout stitch lines I always think - perforation - will this weaken or compromise the design and purpose. Good glue properly applied is the real strength of gun leather in my experience.

[Randyc]

I don't believe double stitching is necessary. It can look real nice is done evenly or make the project look terrible is the stitch lines don't line up. I use Barge cement in my assembly. Once set, I can't pull the joined pieces apart without destroying the leather.

Randy

Edited December 9, 2008 by Randyc

[MADMAX22]

Agreed about the glue and stitching.

The double stitching lines and even triple is from the work force boots and clothing. Its from the fact that machine stitching once it starts to unravel obviously will just come apart. Hence if you have two or three of them the chances of your stuff coming apart are very slim. With your holsters they are not only stitched but also glued together and in alot of cases are saddle stitched which to be honest most general public people dont even know what that is.

If I was buying a pair of say redwing work boots and they werent double stitched I would probably be a little peeved. However when I look at a handstitched holster with a single stitch I am not gonna get peeved because I know there are other factors that are gonna hold that thing together.

Personally I would explain to the customer why its not necessary and maybe try to educate them a bit.

[Luke Hatley]

It looks good and i can get a few extra coins on what i am sewing. That is the only reason..

[Srigs]

"Tear along the dotted-line!" When I layout stitch lines I always think - perforation - will this weaken or compromise the design and purpose. Good glue properly applied is the real strength of gun leather in my experience.

I agree completely Billsotx. The contact cement provides much more than stitching and more holes the weaker.