superpacker Report post Posted September 7, 2016 Making a single piece leather watch strap. Wanted something simple. So the only stitching is to sew the buckle. But what kind of stitch do I use? Also, what size thread and needle? I don't want the row of stitches to loop over the edge, but rather be contained within the edges of the leather, if that makes sense. Usually see it in a row of 4 neat little stitches but no idea how to tie that off either. Thanks for the help! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superpacker Report post Posted September 8, 2016 Any thoughts are appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt S Report post Posted September 8, 2016 I would use either the saddle stitch or the back stitch. 8 or more SPI. 18/3 linen or a similar-sized braided polyester (0.4 or 0.6mm). You don't tie off stitches, you back-stitch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
