splinters Posted January 19, 2019 Report Posted January 19, 2019 Down to choices now for the pricking or stitching irons, either Crimson Hide or KS Blade. Then, do I want to start with 6 spi (4 mm) or 5 spi (5 mm)? Need to decide which of either size I would find the most useful as my starter irons. Decisions, decisions...….. Quote
splinters Posted January 22, 2019 Report Posted January 22, 2019 On 1/17/2019 at 6:51 PM, alpha2 said: One important point on saddle stitching, equal pressure, (pulling) on each side of the work is important. And if you do anything with thin/soft leather, don't pull too hard, the thread will sink into, and sometimes cut the leather between stitches. Or, so I've heard... Jeff Thanks very much Jeff. A good piece of advice and experience. Quote
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