New Member Intro and Question

[harryhorse]

I just joined yesterday and "...already she has a question?"

If there is someone familiar with 5 oz. Bison leather - I would like to know if machine or hand saddle stitch for man's simple mail/messenger bag.  

Thank you,

Dinah

[Tugadude]

Welcome!  I've used 5 oz. buffalo leather from Springfield Leather Co. and it was fantastic.  I made a briefcase out of it.  It was firm enough yet supple enough.  I hand saddle stitched the bag, but it certainly could be machine sewn.

[harryhorse]

Thank you Tugadude!  I have an industrial Brother walking foot, and can do everything on it that doesn't require a 'post', but enjoy saddle stitching and that makes it an easy choice.  I've been saving for a good machine with a post to work on with some of my medical horse boots, hopefully I'll find one.

Dinah

[alpha2]

"I just joined yesterday and "...already she has a question?"

Actually, that's why most people come here!   Welcome!

Jeff

[BDAZ]

I just completed a project that required 2 full bison hides and  days of machine stitching. I usually work in 5-6 oz vegtan, so this was very different. The leather  is very supple. The client was very pleased with the results. Machine should work like a champ.

Bob

[harryhorse]

Wow Bob!  2 sides?  I just got one side and it's 26.8sqft.  That must have been a monster to get on the machines table and keep it there.  Dinah

[BDAZ]

Actually the hides were cut into long straps 1", 2" and 3" wide by 12 feet, stitched  and decorated and hung in an upmarket hipster bar.

Bob

[JD62]

Hi Dinah, welcome to the forum! Your bison should be easy to sew by hand ,but it is on the softer/more flexible side so something to hold it (stitching horse,or pony) will be very helpful. 

[harryhorse]

Thanks JD, I have a stitching horse that I've used for years.  

Dinah

[harryhorse]

Hi Bob-sounds very interesting.