Leathercraft
Tutorials
- Baseball stitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMQH6Wie118
- Saddle stitching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOzTGWin0zM
- Rule of thumb for estimating length of thread is 3 times the length of the stitch line. Increases based on leather thickness.
- Coat with beeswax to give the thread strength and keeps from fraying. Beeswax is a little sticky, so it helps to go over it with some paraffin wax, but this is optional.
- Use a soft cloth to remove excess. Run it through firmly to remove excess as well as remove the curl from the spool. Apply paraffin wax if available, and gently wipe off.
- Video shows two ways of stitching. One where it’s angled on one side and straight on the back. Another where it’s angled on both sides.
- See video for how to finish a stitch using three back-stitches
- French seam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJYTNyLmSzg
- Projects by Weaver Leather Supply: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzvwlO3D_z7da4RZYTIUR7Y3_Sm5Bm-DY
Retailers
Leather
- https://www.leatherbox.com (80 SGD via UPS)
- https://buyleatheronline.com (45 SGD via DHL/UPS)
- https://www.rmleathersupply.com (48 USD via DHL)
- https://www.aacrack.com/ (contact to order)
Tools
Patterns
- https://stitchables.net/all-patterns/
- https://www.etsy.com/shop/dsleathergoods/
- https://karlovadesign.com/products/isopod-sling
- https://www.etsy.com/shop/BeardfootCrafting (insects, animals, objects, armor)
- https://www.paintyeedesigns.com (pouches, objects, plushies, cute)