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Depends where you are based in the world. Tandy leather is a good starting point if you are based in the USA or weaver leather. If you are in the UK I highly recommend Abbey England

Hi, this was recorded in May at makers central (my third year on stage). Only now putting the footage up

The tension of the leather and thread together should not need to be knotted. Either a double knot or a knot between the layers and tuck it in.

I have never successfully made leather football boots, so unfortunately cannot advise on this. Try to find a cordwainer to ask or even a cobbler.

You control the tension with how tightly you pull the threads.

@@HandmadeByAlex once I pull them, and continue for next stitch they loosen up, I cant hold constantly as I have to move on for next stitch

Oh, that sounds like you might need smaller holes or thicker thread. Are you punching a hole or using a stitching chisel/ diamond awl?

@@HandmadeByAlex i am using an awl I got ur point though, that hole needs to be so small to create friction between leather and thread so that tension will stay intact Thank you so much for clarification

Absolutely correct, when using a awl or stitching chisel we create a puncture hole in the leather, that will squeeze in tighter when it is left. When you use a hole punch and remove material the leather will not be able to tighten.

There are a few different types of leather thread. I will always recommend a waxed braided nylon thread. These are available in a few different thicknesses, get the thickness that matches your hole size. It also comes in flat and round styles, I prefer the flat.

@@HandmadeByAlex okay I will go with what u have recommended 😁

Even the cheap stitching chisels sets / the leather craft kits that can be found on Amazon, eBay, wish, temu etc. are plenty good enough to give you a good start. ua-cam.com/video/Dt12R8Q1UiE/v-deo.html

@@HandmadeByAlex Thank you! It’d definitely be much better than what I was doing before. It’s quite easy to find tools for various crafts where I live so I might even find some second hand 😊

Hi, have a look at this video on stitching chisels ua-cam.com/video/Dt12R8Q1UiE/v-deo.html

... Thanks... Glad to have been able to help 😄

Maybe upto 3mm, but the blade can be adjusted down and you can just take multiple passes.

There is no cork on this, the colour difference is where the laser scored the leather

I do not use PU Leather so cannot recommend any.

Yes this is using a diamond stitching chisel, when using the correct saddle stitching technique the thread will align itself to be "slanted". As for Hermes I am not sure, but there are machines that imitate the look of a saddle stitching but not the strength of it.

ua-cam.com/video/aXfCx_vVAUU/v-deo.htmlsi=1-XMXe8aX2mcVgVx this one shows how to star your stitching (but with 2 tone thread). There are a few other videos on my channel which cover this too.

Hi @HejMette , I think I have covered this in another video, but I can't remember which one at the moment. But the short answer is, when you punch the round holes you are removing material, which not only weakens the overall structure of the leather, but it lowers the amount of material between the 2 holes. It puts the closest internal areas of your stitching golesdirectly next to each other, so when you pull the thread tight there is a higher chance of it acting cheese wire and ripping through the sewing line. Also the nature of the diamond stitching opens holds the threads in place as the holes close up. You can get diamond stitching holes closer to the edge of your work, and of course... they just look nicer.

Not with using a saddle stitch. The strength of the stitch comes from it be an alternating weave. You could do a lock stitch (like a sewing machine would do) but you lose a lot of strength. If any part of the thread is cut on a lock stitch it will just unravel.

@@HandmadeByAlex Thanks, that makes sense, would look pretty awesome if it could of been done though 😞

What specific info would you like?

Hi @justynwarner 1. just an off cut of a thick bit of leather. 2. this is fine polishing compound on (yet another) off cut have a look here for some more info ua-cam.com/video/BnFjv05Kn0E/v-deo.html

Absolutely agree! Such great packaging, that I which they didn't use, but I'm also very glad that they do 🤔🤣

@@HandmadeByAlex 😂

These are Tandy diamond stitching chisels (3mm) but I cannot see them on the website anymore. I do have other videos on these and other chisels on my channel. ua-cam.com/video/Dt12R8Q1UiE/v-deo.html

Hi Sy, it's low tack transfer paper, it helps stop soot and residue from the laser engraving. I tend to use vinyl transfer tape nowadays. Yes it also helps protect the leather while handling it.

@@HandmadeByAlex Thanks for your time Alex. What engraver do you use if you don't mind me asking? Most people I know us Xtool equipment.

I have a 40w laser, just from eBay. It's a blue one

have a look here, hope it helps ua-cam.com/video/qxYwiqCKBSg/v-deo.html

Glad it was helpful!