Saddle stitching is a foundational ability for leatherworking. To become an accomplished leather artisan, this process must be perfected to achieve tight, angled and even stitches.
In this tutorial, Peter Nitz reveals the core components of outstanding saddle stitching, including needle threading and waxing, correct stitching angles, tension consistency, diamond awl application and finishing.
Length: 24 mins | Level: Beginner
Tutorial Skills
- Needle threading
- Thread waxing
- Stitch angling, front and back
- Stitch tension consistency
- Using the diamond awl
- Locking down and finishing the stitch
*This video is only available as part of our Core Techniques Bundle
