Leatherwork: Designing and making a crossbody bag
Time to Saddle Stitch
A course by Hemlock and Hyde , Handcrafted Leather Goods Company
Joined May 2022
About the video: Time to Saddle Stitch
Overview
“Slow and steady wins the race! It's time to saddle stitch your front panel to the gusset. At this stage, all that practice will come in handy. Saddle stitching offers a strong, durable stitch that won't unravel if one stitch breaks. ”
In this video lesson Hemlock and Hyde addresses the topic: Time to Saddle Stitch, which is part of the Domestika online course: Leatherwork: Designing and making a crossbody bag. Discover the art of leatherwork and learn how to make your own stylish crossbody bag..
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson we're going to start saddle stitching our gusset to our front panel. The first thing that you'll need to do is measure out your thread. Remember you can use your project to measure all the way around four times to get the right length. Maybe pull out a little bit extra if you're nervous. So I do about that and I do that four times. I've actually already measured out my string right here so I can get started. Remember it's very important that you have the right length of thread. If it's too short you'll get maybe three quarters the way around and then you won't be able to fini...”
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Course summary for: Leatherwork: Designing and making a crossbody bag
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Category
Craft, Fashion -
Areas
Accessory Design, Arts & Crafts, Design, Fashion Design, Sewing

Hemlock and Hyde
A course by Hemlock and Hyde
Leanne and Nick Polidore, the creative minds behind Hemlock and Hyde, have established themselves as masters of leather craftsmanship. With their unwavering attention to detail and a passion for blending heritage quality with contemporary shapes, they have garnered recognition and success in the leather-goods industry.
Through their leather-goods business, they design and hand-make bags that reflect their love for structure, art, and functionality. Leanne and Nick's work has been featured in renowned publications such as Philadelphia Magazine and Philadelphia Business Journal, and their creations have been sold in prestigious venues like the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
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