Alexis1234 Report post Posted October 25, 2018 (edited) I have been struggling doing a heavy raised bead or raised strap work(in general) on horse harness. I have tried a couple different methods- putting strap thru a raised creaser roller and putting a filler under it or skiving a strap on either edge and using a rounding block. My problem is, it doesn't seem to want to sew that well. One side is sews nice and where it's supposed to be and the other side wants to go wonky or the stitching line is off as if there's not enough leather. Is there a general rule of allowance on the top strap? Any tips or tricks? Thanks! Edited October 25, 2018 by Alexis1234 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clintonville Leather Report post Posted October 26, 2018 Not sure about specifics but you may find a one sided presser foot makes sewing easier if the raised area is throwing the stitch line off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted October 28, 2018 What if you leave it oversized and trim after you stitch? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alexis1234 Report post Posted October 30, 2018 That's what Iv'e been doing on shaped pieces- no problem. It's straight strap work (of all things!), mainly trying to do a really pronounced bead. I wonder if I should be be molding the leather before hand? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt S Report post Posted October 30, 2018 Alexis do you have any photos of the work you're having trouble with? Are you glueing or tacking the two layers together before sewing? It sounds like the top, curved layer is perhaps slipping out of alignment with the bottom layer after you've sewn the first side. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
