toxo Posted November 28, 2021 Report Posted November 28, 2021 I'm doing a first practice patchwork tote. I glued the patches onto some pigskin lining raw edge to raw edge thinking that would look ok. Boy was I wrong! Turns out I can't sew a straight line to save my life without a guide. I also don't think the edge to edge thing is the way to go so won't be doing that again. So how do you guys do it when you have to be tidy in the middle of the work where you can't use a guide and you have nothing to "lean" on? Quote
Contributing Member fredk Posted November 28, 2021 Contributing Member Report Posted November 28, 2021 If I'm following you correctly; I use one of those Tandy markers. I draw the sewing line with the pen, sew and then wipe off the pen line https://www.tandyleather.world/products/leather-marking-pen?_pos=1&_sid=1d5573148&_ss=r very much worth having in the sewing and in the cutters box. I think I have about 6 around my benches, always having one close to hand Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Members Sheilajeanne Posted November 28, 2021 Members Report Posted November 28, 2021 I use my Tandy marker A LOT! Helps me cut straight lines, mark stitching lines for either hand sewing or machine sewing, etc. etc! Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted November 28, 2021 CFM Report Posted November 28, 2021 23 minutes ago, fredk said: If I'm following you correctly; I use one of those Tandy markers. I draw the sewing line with the pen, sew and then wipe off the pen line https://www.tandyleather.world/products/leather-marking-pen?_pos=1&_sid=1d5573148&_ss=r very much worth having in the sewing and in the cutters box. I think I have about 6 around my benches, always having one close to hand dang and i just made an order Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
MikeRock Posted November 28, 2021 Report Posted November 28, 2021 Well, rats!! "Not for use on natural veg-tanned leather." Per Tandy. Not sure if I have anything else here..... Quote
Contributing Member fredk Posted November 28, 2021 Contributing Member Report Posted November 28, 2021 23 minutes ago, MikeRock said: Well, rats!! "Not for use on natural veg-tanned leather." Per Tandy. Not sure if I have anything else here..... Wot they mean is its not suitable on leather that's not been dyed/finished as it doesn't rub off that too easily but I've used it on undyed leather and most of the pen marking has come off, the rest was hidden under the sewing Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
toxo Posted November 28, 2021 Author Report Posted November 28, 2021 Now I feel even more ashamed. I've already got a fairly straight line with the patches but I lose focus on a long run or I try to speed up at the wrong time. I'm thinking of a leather strap that I can tape to the leather (with tape that doesn't mark of course). For those who can work to a straight line, a builders chalk line (or any thin string that's been rubbed with chalk) will give you the straightest line ever. Just hold it taut at both ends and ping the middle. Here's a pic of what I'm talking about. It isn't pretty and It's nowhere near the worst bits. Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted November 28, 2021 CFM Report Posted November 28, 2021 8 minutes ago, toxo said: Now I feel even more ashamed. I've already got a fairly straight line with the patches but I lose focus on a long run or I try to speed up at the wrong time. I'm thinking of a leather strap that I can tape to the leather (with tape that doesn't mark of course). For those who can work to a straight line, a builders chalk line (or any thin string that's been rubbed with chalk) will give you the straightest line ever. Just hold it taut at both ends and ping the middle. Here's a pic of what I'm talking about. It isn't pretty and It's nowhere near the worst bits. maybe some videos on quilting would help. I think if you sewed the squares together like they do fabric it may solve your problem. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
toxo Posted November 28, 2021 Author Report Posted November 28, 2021 6 minutes ago, chuck123wapati said: maybe some videos on quilting would help. I think if you sewed the squares together like they do fabric it may solve your problem. I'll have a look but I'm thinking it will have to be French seams next time. Means more work and more leather but the result will be chalk and cheese. (Is that even a saying over there?). Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted November 28, 2021 CFM Report Posted November 28, 2021 6 minutes ago, toxo said: I'll have a look but I'm thinking it will have to be French seams next time. Means more work and more leather but the result will be chalk and cheese. (Is that even a saying over there?). lol nope but apples to oranges is about the same. I don't remember what the seam is that quilters use but they sure can make some nice straight lines, my mom used to quilt it is an amazing craft in its own right and i might add some of the designs would rock made from leather. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
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