speldeth Report post Posted September 9, 2016 (edited) Hello everyone. I'm trying to start a leather vest. I have already picked up a garmet leather side and have modified tandy's vest pattern to something I like. My question is what is a good way to stitch the pieces together. I have done a few gun holsters and belts so I can do a decent sandle stitch. I was curious if that is still a good way to go about it as well as what is a good spacing for the stitching? Edited September 9, 2016 by speldeth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizcrafts Report post Posted September 9, 2016 When I started making vests I bought an old Singer 31-15 straight stitch machine, then converted it into a roller foot machine. I have another one now that I only use to sew garments. But, with a roller foot it sews about 8 to 10 ounces of garment leather. You will be limited to using #69 or maybe even #92 bonded nylon thread, which is plenty strong. I recommend sewing at 5 stitches per inch (6 minimum), to avoid weakening the seams. Sew in 1/2 inch on the flesh side, with the grain sides stapled or taped together. Where there are stress lines, fold the sewn seam over itself one 1/4 inch and flat fell sew it down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speldeth Report post Posted September 9, 2016 Thank you for help! Would the same work with handstiching? I do not have access to a sewing machine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
