"doubled and stitched"

[Peter Ellis]

So I've seen references to straps being D&S, and I've had conversations in which I'm assured it makes for extremely strong, durable straps that don't stretch.

So how do I go about doing this ?

Is it as simple as fold the length of leather in half and stitch along the open side ? Is it advisable to glue the piece and then stitch ?

I've heard about how good the result is, but am in need of instruction on how to achieve it.

Help, please

[greg gomersall]

So I've seen references to straps being D&S, and I've had conversations in which I'm assured it makes for extremely strong, durable straps that don't stretch.

So how do I go about doing this ?

Is it as simple as fold the length of leather in half and stitch along the open side ? Is it advisable to glue the piece and then stitch ?

I've heard about how good the result is, but am in need of instruction on how to achieve it.

Help, please

Peter generally you would not fold the piece but instead glue a seperate lining to it and then sew. Most of your better headstalls, spur straps and just strap goods in general are doubled and stitched. I also do all my belts this way as well. It makes a nicer looking more finished product. Greg

[Peter Ellis]

So it's really two pieces put together. Jargon is a funny thing. I hadn't thought of "doubled" in the sense of double layer, because I see that all the time. I thought "doubled" as in doubled over... didn't realize that I've seen probably hundreds of examples of "doubled and stitched" but didn't know the term.

Thanks for clearing that up for me Greg.