In most cases, basic sewing skills, a home sewing machine & a good leather needle is all you need. Of course, a little how to advice from the pros also helps! Below you find treasure trove of leather sewing tutorials covering all types of projects from the best DIY leather folks we know.

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Make sure that you keep the awl at a 90-degree angle when piercing the leather to ensure that the spacing is consistant on each side for uniform stitching. In the following steps, I will be using a stitching pony to help with the process.

Use a stitching wheel to mark where you will make the stitches. You can also use the awl to mark the leather and measure the distances with a ruler if you don’t have a stitching wheel.

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Jul 02, 2010 · How to sew leather a few tips Many moons ago – in what seems like another life – I followed my heart to Ireland and made leather bags, purses and wallets …

Before you sew with the pieces you’ve cut, make sure to test your stitches on some scrap leather. Test out various sized needles, threads, and stitch lengths to see what works best for you and the leather …

A leather needle is a must when sewing leather on a sewing machine. The larger needle allows the needle and thread to sew smoothly through the thick multiple layers. Leather needles that fit your sewing machine can be found at any fabric shop.

Oct 29, 2018 · To sew leather by hand, start by gluing the edges you’ll be stitching together and using an over-stitching wheel to mark your stitches. Next, punch holes through the stitching marks with an awl, clamp the leather into a lacing pony, and knot the ends of your thread onto 2 separate needles.

Prerequisite: How to thread your needles for hand-sewing Things you’ll need: Basic: To start out, you’ll need your leather pieces (whatever project you’re working on or maybe just some scrap to practice on), a Stitching Wheel, Stitching Groover, Sewing Awl, 2 Needles, Waxed Thread and any kind of scissors.