Create Custom Hand-Sewn Leather Bags
Preparing for Sewing 2
A course by Beth Dow , Leather Goods Maker
About the video: Preparing for Sewing 2
Overview
“In the second part of this lesson, I will continue using the stitching chisel to punch holes into the edges of my leather. Then, I will show you how to make the necessary preparations to attach the pocket. ”
In this video lesson Beth Dow addresses the topic: Preparing for Sewing 2, which is part of the Domestika online course: Create Custom Hand-Sewn Leather Bags. Learn how to handcraft original handbags with unique textures from scratch using vegetable-tanned hide and the two-needle stitch.
Partial transcription of the video
“ Preparing for Sewing As we start working, I'll work till I get roughly into the middle and then I'll flip it and start from the other edge. That way, when I get more into the middle of the line here, which will be on the bottom of the tote bag, it's highly unlikely that my holes will line up perfectly when they meet from both ends. I'll leave a bit of space in the middle of the row, so I can finesse the positioning if I need to. Sometimes, it works. About 25% of the time I'm surprised that it works perfectly. Most of the time, I need to use these shorter ones to move things around and mak...”
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Course summary for: Create Custom Hand-Sewn Leather Bags
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Category
Craft, Fashion -
Areas
Accessory Design, Arts & Crafts, Fashion Design, Sewing
Beth Dow
A course by Beth Dow
Beth Dow is a multidisciplinary visual artist, photographer and craftswoman who splits her time between digital and physical works of art from her studio in Minneapolis. She has a Masters of Fine Art in Photography.
Beth has taught leatherwork at the Penland School of Crafts and North House Folk School, and she also teaches photography and leatherwork at Metropolitan State University in St. Paul. She sells hand-made goods through her shop, Fieldwork Goods. Beth’s photography has been shown in several museum collections and exhibitions across the US and China.
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