First watch strap with lining, first time sewing

[NeilMott]

Hi Nikos.

I'd say like others, you're getting some fraying... maybe use synthetic thread.  You have a couple times where the needle priority (putting one needle behind the other before passing the 2nd needle through) is mixed up.  What I always do is a "cast" I think it's called.  I put the 2nd needle in front of the thread, pass through, then wrap the thread over the needle.  This creates a knot.  This was key for me to always keep the slant on my saddle stitching.   I'm probably messing up the terms here, but that's the idea.

As far as other ideas, depth of the punch and tension on the thread when tightening will change the slant quite a bit.  With time you'll be more consistent with both.  I speak from experience for sure!

Neil

[Danne]

I make my straps to the correct dimension, or actually -0.5mm to leave room for edge paint, before I stitch. 

Can you give me some information that might help to understand why your strap deforms. What irons do you use? how thick is the leather? (total thickness of the strap) how far from the edge is the center of your stitch? (LIke where do you scribe with your wing divider or what you use?

Also I see someone who could improve just by slowing down a little, and let it take a little bit more time. I see on your back side that you missed to cast the thread on some holes here and there, otherwise stitching looks clean. Ps don't give ut making straps. Keep making them and find something to improve on every strap. Making straps is so good go become good at attention to small details, and the leather cost is law. Also it's super fun to make them (Or I think so :))

Edited August 23, 2020 by Danne