binding edge

[baroness]

@bikermutt  posted this pic in another thread.  I don't want to derail that one.

If it is the leather from the front that is turned over or is it a strip of leather used as a binding?  

I'm curious on people's techniques.  If it is a strip of binding, do you glue then punch/prick, or punch separately and then stitch it up, etc.?  Do you even glue?

I have a project idea but thinking about how to bind the edges.  I have some 2.5oz belly that I'm thinking would have enough stretch to work similar to bias tape in fabric sewing but need to contemplate more.

thanks

 

[bikermutt07]

That was a separate piece of leather. I made lines on both sides of the green leather just shy of where the binding piece would land. Then carefully applied contact cement in 6" intervals. Lay a section tap it down. Same for the reverse side. Then stitch. I made slices on the back side to help go around the corners. Someone mentioned that it was not necessary.

On a turned edge that you mention, you leave your material proud of your line. Skive it. Glue it then roll it back on itself and stitch.