harryhorse Report post Posted May 26, 2018 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tugadude Report post Posted May 26, 2018 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harryhorse Report post Posted May 26, 2018 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alpha2 Report post Posted May 26, 2018 "I just joined yesterday and "...already she has a question?" Actually, that's why most people come here! Welcome! Jeff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BDAZ Report post Posted May 26, 2018 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harryhorse Report post Posted May 26, 2018 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BDAZ Report post Posted May 27, 2018 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JD62 Report post Posted May 27, 2018 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harryhorse Report post Posted May 27, 2018 Thanks JD, I have a stitching horse that I've used for years. Dinah Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harryhorse Report post Posted May 27, 2018 Hi Bob-sounds very interesting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
