Mastering the 5 Basic Leather Stitches
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- čas přidán 1. 11. 2023
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Today we get back to basics and go over 5 different ways to sew leather as well as some handy tips and tricks!
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You couldn't post this at a better time, I've been doing leathercrafting for a month now, and just today I started learning stitching... And few minutes ago I saw this.... Love your stuff so much!
I want the orvis trekker shearling vest but I don’t have $1600 so I’m thinking can I just make my own 🤣😂
I really like the review skills videos. Often when watch crafting creators I get frustrated with having to scrub through dozens of videos to get the info I need. These are great, thanks.
this was SO helpful! I'm so glad you made a video like this since this is my favorite channel to learn from whilst getting into leatherwork. The focus on fantasy and LARP related things is why I can't get enough of this knowledge! All the attention to detail and explanation is highly appreciated, thank you to everyone who helps create these videos that we adventures can learn from :)
Great video! The cowboy spur thingy is called a pricking wheel and you can get different sizes for how many stitches per inch you would like 👍
Hey Clever! I had an idea for something you might want to try making in the future.
Namely, a medieval combination lock chest. There is this medieval arabic design by Al-jazari, which is really cool. I took some time recently reading through it, and it should be doable and would be just such a cool thing to have for a LARP or just in general. The locking mechanism is not too complex either, so I think it shouldnt go beyond the scope of a normal video.
Really hope you like this idea, love your videos!
that pullout joke was funny lol
Instead of waxed thread, I generally use paracord inner strands for leather sewing, it's extremely strong, doesn't rot and doesn't need wax as it's already quite slick.
I was just checking out one of your vids from 5yrs ago, you have levelled UP! Thanks for making great content.
Thanks for your so simple and clear hand sewing tips, I love it all. Now, just to let you know, I just finished an stitching pony by using pure engineering, you see, I use a hinge in the lower end of the right vertical jaw for open it, then a couple of steel angle to let the left vertical jaw fixed against the pony base, and so on, it took me one all day, and now I saw your pony and ¡OMG! your pony cannot be more simple and basic and clever desing ever, I almost cry, so, in one word, you are the technical pragmatism personified. 👏👏👏
#keychain Great episode! I've been leatherworking for a number of years, and still learned a thing or two from this video. Clear, concise fundamentals - we all need refreshing from time to time. Probably the thing that got my attention the fastest is the stitching pony - I have no clue as to why I've not seen one, or realized I needed one until now :) ON the butt stiches, I have found times where the curved needles definitely help when doing that style of stitch.
WOOT! Perfect timing as usual Cl3ver... I'm about to start my first big real leather project (starting tonight). Thank you much!
Hubby and I have been really wanting to find a video teaching the basics and kept not getting around to it, and then you dropped yours. Thank you, this was SO helpful!!!
A useful tool if you are sewing leather with a machine is a very heavy duty stapler, the kind that use a wide flat staple for like fifty pieces of paper. You can connect large pieces of leather with the staple like you connect cloth with pins. You need a pair of small needle-nosed pliers to remove the staples after you sew the seam. Also braided nylon fishing line makes a very sturdy thread for hand sewing. Thanks for the videos!!!
#keychain Thanks Clever. From your clear explaination and different camera angles helped me a fair bit. Had been doing a saddle stitch but couldn't figure out why sometimes it was uneven or wouldn't seat itself in the groove. Def don't stop making these kinds of vids. As much as I love the "new stuff" you make, these vids make it a lot easier for the rest of us to make our own versions.
Using two different colors made this so much clearer.
Great video delivered with a lot of energy - Liked your delivery - also the little keychain looks neat. I was getting ready to sew a project and looked up basic leather stitching and found you! Keep up the good work! THANKS!
one of the first leather projects i made was a belt holster for my drinking horn, and for the strap around the horn i used a butt stitch where i punched the holes through the front face of the leather and out through the side edge, then sewed it together in a similar pattern to the last stitch you showed - a little bit more fiddly to set up, but still fairly easy to sew and holds together really neat and strong!
Informative yet entertaining who could ask for more I salute you sir.
This was incredibly helpful- I love the how-to nitty gritty videos, because it lets me have the tools to better create! Thanks for all you do!
#keychain
I have been using the long thread method. With this video, you make it crystal clear how to add more thread to the Saddle stick look flawless. Thank you!
A great idea to combine the basics of each different topic. Thanks.
Awesome reference for the future! Thanks for making this video (and future installments)
Definitely a help for me and glad it was posted at this time
Finally! I needed an episode like this!
Thank you for this aggregation of knowledge into one video 😊 not that I don't like watching through older videos of yours but having it in one video helps a lot.
Fantastic! I am just getting together the stuff to start learning to craft with leather. I like your style: fun and easy to follow. Thanks 😁
This was perfect timing for me! I am just ordering tools to start my leatherworking journey
This was very helpful. Thanks dude!
as a leather-smith for 27 years, you do a great job showing the basics. well done.
I really enjoy these videos you do,thank you
When making holes with the stitching chisel, don't forget to make sure you are holding the chisel at a perfect 90 degrees or your stitching will look messy on the other side.
Thank you for the sewing leather video its so helpful
This is so great! Its a really helpful look at various stitches!
I am getting ready to do a big leather working project and this helps so much🎉
CZcams randomly threw one of your videos into my suggestions way back then and I loved watching all the episodes.
The map you created inspired me to get myself a basic leather sewing kit and I made a map for a friend of mine.
Thanks for inspiring ppl to get creative. #keychain
Was teaching my Son how to saddle stitch a bit ago!
Love this!!!
Just getting started in leather work. BEST video I have seen so far!
Glad it was helpful! We are going to be trying to focus a lot more on skill recaps so people don't have to dig through all the projects to learn how to get started or have questions answered.
Love your content. Keep going!
Love the idea of condensing skills into videos like this! Very cool!
Great video and insanely helpful
I appreciate this type of video IMMENSELY. Thank you!
This is definitely a great plan for your series so newcomers can have a reference for the basic skills that will come in hand during the more complex projects.
Omg thank you Cl3ver!!! This was a very helpful vid. I need all 3 learning strategies before I can really learn to do a thing (auditory, visual, and tactile) and you make it easy to follow along. Thanks bud!
Love this content!!!
This kind of video is always very helpful. Thanks
Wooooooo another skilltree episode!
Exactly what we all needed
I’ve been waiting for this video for so long😅
Great job explaining, thank you
I greatly appreciate that you have finally decided to stack the basic skills into user friendly content. Brilliant!
The Skill Tree Keychains are great, but have you thought about providing The Skill Badges as well. Maybe even Level Charm add-ons as we level up with you?
I like this sort of video as a reference source.
New follower! Love this idea.
I am just starting leathercrafting so this is really handy!
I so want to start leather work and love this kind of video please make more of them as well as your projects. Awesome videos
Great video! I have zero leather working experience and wanted a basic intro to see if it was something I actually wanted to pursue. Thanks to your video, I do! Bonus points- you were quite enjoyable to watch, regardless of what you were talking about 🙃 Thanks for this resource!
The threads that tie our story together
Awesome!! Thanks so much!!
You should definitely try the baseball stitch. I'm currently using it on a project I'm working on. Its pretty fun and used as another butt stitch for namely baseballs.
Im so excited for this! I just needed to come say this while the preroll ads play.
My dad use to run a well known local leather shop and his arthritis in his uooer back and arms made him stop. He was a skilled and honorable craftsman and now im learning, not from him so i can surprise him.
I love these full tutorial videos of all the different ways to do a thing! This is a great resource that hopefully gets to anyone wanting to start crafting with leather, like me! #keychain
Thanks for vids like these! I have been doing leather work for about 10 months and your tips and tricks have helped me out on different projects. Great channel!!! #keychain
Super helpful! I finally understand the crossing over part of saddle stitching!😆 One other stitch I find useful is the edge-flesh stitch, for making ✨hidden ✨seams...
#keychain
These compilation style skill videos have been an absolute lifesaver! I just got started with leathercrafting myself after bingeing every video on the playlist, and this video as well as the dyeing and tooling videos have been so helpful in not getting lost!
To make a less noticable burn mark when melting the ends of your stitch you can use a fine tipped soldering gun or wood burning gun to keep the heat on the threads and off the leather.
So helpful!
This is a very handy video. I've been doing leatherwork for a bit now, but having a video I can consult for easy-to-follow instructions for leather stitches is awesome. Oh, and #keychain .
I literally just got back from my local Tandy Leather from a lesson on tooling and dying basics and I come home to this! I am so excited to try some of these!!! #keychain
Super helpful! And entertaining 🙏
I think another great stitch for butting leather up next to each other is the baseball stitch. Just type it into youtube and you'll find some great tutorials. It's almost equally easy as the ones shown in this video and I think it looks great!
This will be SO USEFUL for my fellow Cosplay friends.
Sharing right now!
I just started watching this on my TV and I couldn't concentrate on what you were saying because I got distracted by your black top. Is that a sweater? I really, really like it. Ok, I'll return to watching you sew leather. At least I'll try anyway. LOL😀😄
Keep it up I like these they help develop your abilities
Thanks, love what you do. This video is so helpful. Sadly in Australia, other then the standard art and craft supplies (eg. painting, drawing, woodworking, knitting and sawing), other crafts supplies can be difficult to find locally. I have been wanting to try leather work but been having a hard time trying to find leather.
Thank you SO MUCH! It is too bad that leather is hard to find there. Though, you DO have kangaroo hide. The best bullwhips are made from that and it is HARD to find here. Maybe we do a trade program🤣
Have you checked if any leather companies will ship to you?
Great video! For butting pieces of leather together I like the baseball stitch :)
Great video thank you just begin on the journey of leather find your videos very helpful
@keychain lover you channel! keep up the amazing work!
#Keychain I only found your channel around march of this year and you quickly have become my favorite CZcams channel. Your videos are enjoyable and I genuinely watch all of them including the old ones just for pure enjoyment. If I learn a new skill it’s just a bonus for me. I love you guys.
Great video!!!!! I love these recap videos that you’re making a series it’s just sooooooo good! And it’s nice not to have to go back and find older videos unless you want to obviously!!!!!!! Either way it’s great!!!!!! #Keychain
Edit: CZcams messed up my comment
Thank you soo much for this!! I've been having trouble with stitching for a couple months. Your projects inspired me to get into leather crafting. I can't thank you enough for all the help you give people!
#Keychain thank you for this video. I'm excited to try all these stitches. Sometimes in the videos it's hard to tell what you're actually doing and now I know for sure. Rock on can't wait for the next video!
This is actually a great intro to leather stitching. I do have one trick I want to share though. When you're cutting off your thread tails, it's better to lay your blade flat on the leather and move the thread across the blade. It keeps you from nicking the leather, and you get a slightly closer cut. The tail will be as flush with the leather as you're going to get.
#Keychain
Great episode! I've been ordering my supplies to do some leatherwork projects inspired by your channel. it's been at least 40 years since the last time, so my skills are seriously rusty, and I've never done stitching, just lacing. An organized video resource like this is a huge help. Thanks so much for starting to do some. Can't wait to see more.
One request you might consider. A comparison between using genuine leather and some of the more budget-friendly faux leathers. Which techniques would still work and which need modifications. I've got a few ideas that will only be possible using the faux for the large pieces, and using a few bits of genuine to create the small worked accent pieces. We'll see how it goes.
I have an addition to the list if I may. I am currently planing to make several sporrans for myself and my groomsmen for my wedding in 6 months. I have a concept design and such but would love to see how you'd do it. I've always found your videos very useful and instructive as well as inventive.
An EZ stitch makes a world of difference on saddle stitches and many other types. I love how-to vids like this one. #keychain
I built my own stitching pony. Might be a good episode
this is lovely
Hey, the #keychain looks great! I am hoping for more of these type of videos. Amazing!
Oh another small tip at 9:30 when cutting the ends of the string, put your knife flat on your piece and don't move it. Instead move the string over the knife. This helps prevent you from knicking or marking your completed piece. (wish I could remember who told me to credit them, but it's really helped elevate my projects just a little bit higher).
Thanks. Picked up a few new stitches, and tips. Always good to learn something new :)
And #keychain ;)
I've never done any leather-crafting (yet) and I just decided to make a set of NCR Ranger armor from scratch, coat and all, so this is perfect timing. And if you just so happen to make a video on scratch-building a leather duster, I wouldn't complain :P
I've been wanting to dust off my leatherwork skills, great reminder!
#Keychain Thank you for this one. I've enjoyed your videos for a while, since "The staff of the wanderer" in fact. But this one really helps. I wear leather gloves daily, and repair them weekly. Wrong thread, wrong stich. This will help so much.
Using th4 two thread colors helped my understanding of where the stitches go a lot! Thank you, Clever!
#keychain
Saving this for later, for when my in-house leather expert is not available 😂
This is a great tutorial.
I was hoping that there would be chapters, but this is still a good video.
Great video! I love the idea of doing videos of specific skills and using it as a reference video, because I too am a fan of making things easier in the future! I was hoping you'd cover the baseball stitch too. That's probably my favorite looking butt stitch. Keep up the great work!
Oh, and... #keychain
Thank you for doing these videos. I love the projects, but I tend to miss small details in those and then can't remember which video I saw a certain technique in to go back for a refresher. #keychain
I love your channel, it got me started in leather working with the rangers quiver. For these 101 videos you could also make something that builds on each lesson. Don't remember exactly but I think dark horse workshop did an armor set like that.
What a helpful video! Great as always Kit. Also, I love that shirt where did you get it? Keep up the great work! I always look forward to the next one. #Keychain