TWO New Stitches to Elevate your Leathercraft!

[@hectorgironc]

Man thank ou, you've become my modern Bob Ross in leather.

[@totalbsfishing5227]

Best compliment he could ever get

[@bizjetfixr8352]

@@totalbsfishing5227 u! A Å

[@svenvanderhulst9082]

The algorithm just lead me to this channel, 20 hours ago, and i ordered my first cheap starter-tool-kit and 1kg of left-over scraps of leather to give it a go. Man i'm so excited!

[@taylorvivona1979]

Me too! How is it going so far?

[@svenvanderhulst9082]

@@taylorvivona1979 in the mean time i have a son, so the leather-work is a little bit on the background, but i made 2 wallets and a pouch

[@jffqnn]

I'm Brand New to working with Leather Carving (or anything Leather for that matter) and I've been watching hundreds if not thousands of KZbin videos. Some are noteworthy while others are just time lapse videos showing someone making Beautiful Works of Art. I'm grateful however, for Instructional Videos such as Yours. I'm 61 years young and wanting to leave something behind for the Nephews and Nieces to hopefully Learn from (rather than watching someone else play Minecraft on KZbin) This is what KZbin is all about, Learning Awesome New Things, whether electronics or how to play a guitar or something like this, Beautiful Leathercraft!! Thank You for Your Time as well as for Sharing Your Knowledge with people like Myself, Who's looking for Something New to learn!! I appreciate You and Others like You Who share Your Talents with Everyone Who wants to Learn!! Thank You Always!! 😊

[@rex8255]

Pro tip from a painter: Save yourself the money, and get the regular 'ol yellow tape. The blue was invented by 3M for delicate surfaces, which is why it doesn't stick well. The yellow stuff holds MUCH better.

[@shkibby1]

Yellow is also easier to see through. I like the yellow for patterning and cutting out, but I use the blue for tracing tooling patterns onto vegtan

[@teresatao7162]

Thank you sooo much for doing this video. I have been struggling with box stitching. Your video clarified a lot of my confusions on leather weight, stitching awl, the pitching angles and number of holes. Now I am ready to try again!!! Love love this!!

[@gulamhoosendocrat7091]

Your tutorials are amazing !!! Your explanations are absolutely fantastic , precise and so carefully taught. Thanks man !!

[@BostonCasemaker]

"Doesn't take much time at awl".... Nicely done, great instructional!

[@yenko5196]

This is all I needed to do a camera half-case, thanks!

[@hansvantonder875]

Your channel is the best on the internet. Clear, simple and most of all inspiring!

[@Evalyne]

I want to thank you for making these videos. I've been collecting leather tools for about a year and half now but haven't made anything yet. This is because I have a fear that I will mess up the project and get discouraged. I've been browing your videos and it has encouraged me to just practice my cuts and stitching first. I have a bag of scraps that I've had lying around that I'm eager to break into and practice. Thank you again!

[@larrypostma2866]

When you finally do please upload a pic or short video. Doesn’t matter if you love it or loath it helps motivate others in your position. I’m way behind you just a love for learning and leather that lead me here. Hopefully I’ll find myself the tools soon too.

[@bwood6337]

Personally, when starting something new like this I like to think of the first attempts at practice runs where I assume it'll be a mess and just try to learn as much as possible while making said mess. If it’s not a mess then that's just a pleasant surprise.

[@GSTOCK54]

Herzlichen Dank. Ich kann leider kein Englisch, aber ich habe viel gelernt von Ihnen. KZbin hat es für mich übersetzt. Ich bin glücklich und es mach viel Spaß. DANKE

[@moleather9038]

Being new to leather I am loving watching and learning from you.

[@Richard.Dawson]

Rebrand this away from a "Pen Cup" & make it a Beer Coozie & you'll increase the sales on it drastically.

[@samsparks7239]

I have been avoiding this video for abit but I finally sat down to watch it. I've only been in this craft for a just over year so I have taken the time to master the saddle stitch first (That I initially learned from your channel). I am pretty confident now when I say I can pull off these two new stitches. You explain everything so clearly, and with what I have learned from the channel in the past; everything just made sense, I didn't find myself having to rewind the video at all.

[@iwondery1725]

Happily watching this again and again - thank you for beautifully showing and explaining how to do these stitches.

[@rinonishi9264]

作品ができあがって行く様子がとても芸術的で見惚れました。 素敵な動画をありがとうございます。

[@kokifreedom3563]

This video is exactly what I needed for the instruction. Thank you for explaining everything so well.

[@MatthewMcDermott]

Me too, me too! Fixing an antique leather case that lost its end cap. This is perfectly timed. Thank You.

[@jimathey6153]

Old Leather Smith here, Excellent Job Eric, your camera person also does an Excellent Job, thanks 2 both of you, GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾🙃

[@liesha7495]

I have always wanted to make a leather hat box and with this tutorial I will now be able to make my wish come true. Thank you 🤗

[@HyperWolf]

How’s the hat box going?

[@debbiefinch7445]

Never done any leather work before but am planning on making a couple o9of small leather sheaths around my macaw's harness. Even though they are supposed to be virtually indestructable he is already on his second one in less than a year as he chews through the stitched parts!! (nightmare and expensive!) Son gonna have a go following your butt stitch technique using thick leather scraps from Etsy. Thank you for making your video so clear - all the others assume prior knowledge, are sped up and have awful music!! Will let you know how I get on!! :) x

[@susantipsyhealy7655]

It is amazing how so many people with different hobbies end up needing to learn to make leather items to work in their chosen hobby. Such as yours. So cool

[@member3DoesStuff]

Very satisfying video. I don't work with materials or do any stitching. My curiosity got me here and I am happy to watch and enjoy your work.

[@iosiflengyel1835]

It is a pleasure to see you working. Thank You for the video.

[@susantipsyhealy7655]

I always learn new tips and techniques when I watch. Thank you Sir

[@thewizdad]

2 years later and this video is the best box stitch explanation.

[@r4ptor-g4ming34]

It’s not great, he does it wrong. You make the holes only on your me pane and awl through to the other piece. He had too many extra holes on the bottom piece because he didn’t use an awl.

[@Lorddanielrushton371]

Going to have to try this and make a Yatzee cup. Thank you

[@juliusaeneasthamer6733]

Thank you so much for sharing all your knowledge with the rest of us. Stay healthy and keep on going, I really like your videos, the are well filmed and great explained. Alle the best from Munich, Germany 🇩🇪

[@patriciacalvinho4629]

Love your work! Thanks for sharing

[@christophergould3673]

Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@Fuerwahrhalunke]

This answered so many questions I had about fitting the bottom on a cup. Thank the lord for I have finally found this video!

[@mickwoodney7533]

cheers mate, best video I've seen on how to do these 2 methods. subbed

[@michelantounchatta81]

Enjoy your time with every video you present. I admire your clear explanation of the stages of work in leather models, and I gained from you a love for this profession, and I will try to experiment and start working. Thank you very much, appreciation and respect for lighting this way. Greetings to you from Syria🇸🇾🌹🌿

[@arasul]

Beautiful! It was a pleasure to watch your video.

[@jamesmacleod8388]

Very helpful video. I literally just got a starter leather working kit yesterday, and going to try and use some of these in my first piece - wish me luck!

[@Tipi_Dan]

Nice tricks. Lately, I've been using heavy vegtan multi-layered, glued first, one side heavily grooved for recessed stitching, stitch holes drilled through with a Dremel tool, then bottom side grooved along stitch holes. You can make some indestructible stuff.

[@carloslorenzovergaraylator4661]

Lo que ni entiendo es el ángulo de la lezna para que llega a la misma línea.

[@susantipsyhealy7655]

This is first time I got it. But like he said, practice. Hold the awl straight toward the hole with ur wrist low . 45° angle. I found a little cheater for that using a thin wedge of wood at a 45° angle until muscle memory takes over. A hardware store should have some in a package. Lightly sand it on both sides and apply a spray finish on both sides to keep from marking the leather. Than use the awl braced against the thumb pad the gently push the blade through by moving your entire arm forward. (Lock your wrist) But only until the tip of the blade just passes through the edge of leather. Seems like a lot to remember, but really not, once muscle memory takes over you will be able to do this at a decent steady pace.

[@claudiopodadera2404]

Wonderful job...!!! Congratulations !!!👏👏👏

[@shamim8822]

Tanks. You're tutorial is very beautiful.

[@pergatory_a]

i found vellum and a good leather backing for it... now i realize i need to make a map tube holder and this is one of the steps i need.... debating boiled / hardend leather but havent found a good video for that yet.

[@beargritter7618]

Enjoyed the video. Been attempting to do the angled holes. I'm going to need a LOT more practise to manage to do it going from the results of the last few nights. lol

[@flyingcat2054]

Nice! It can also be a beverage can insulator

[@edwardg.135]

This is an awsome guide and im looking foward to starting on this project, but why do you use a larger gap for the holes of the disk? Wouldn't using a smaller gap for the disk make it so that the holes would line up, making it so you don't have to skip stitches as often?

[@ScoutSniper3124]

Thank you. I built up a Sniper version of the 1903 Rifle, and this technique will help me build some nice leather scope caps.

[@gypsycruiser]

‘Hold it at the right angle (90) to make the 45 degree holes’ .. love your relaxed presentations

[@Corter]

ahahaha, I noticed that while editing - the correct angle, need to update the ol' thesaurus when i'm trying to explain stuff like this!

[@newtybot]

I drive an old 1993 Dodge Ram and I can’t find any of the upholstery parts online!! No bench, no arm rests, not even a wheel cover that fits!! So I’m getting into leather working to hopefully make my own custom parts :) These videos are VERY helpful!!

[@umutdeniztopcuoglu]

Super usefull video! Thank you!

[@jamesshepherd7727]

Very nice instructions for making this. I made caps for my rifle scope and basically stitched it like a sheath. Not real pretty. Now i need to make them again doing proper like this. Thanks

[@kalebrosenberg8294]

My DM would love this as a dice cup, time to learn some leather work

[@wesleyharrison-yu5tq]

I love the pencil box. Do you have any videos of how to stitch by hand. To skive or not to skive.

[@DDH-x5z]

Thank you for sharing. Great tutorial

[@agnesrambling]

Somehow, video tutorial release seems to at the time i need it. Thanks

[@farhadfadayi7389]

thanks for this great video. very handy. I was long time ago looking to learn about this kind of stitching.

[@gezdonaghy2456]

so effortless in the creation of something so unforgiving, you sir are a master, thank you

[@mariesantiago1386]

Very Nice work 👍😁 thanks ❤️👏

[@SpirituallyRefined]

Pen cup or dice cup this is awesome to see the process and thank you!

[@marcosvirella1200]

This is so helpful. I was stuck on a project because I didn't know how to properly join a round leather piece to a tubular one ha Once I complete the long wallet (template purchased from your site) I'll revisit and complete my gas bottle reserve holder! Thanks a ton!

[@rolandgaboury]

out of curiosity - is there any reason you wouldn't wait until the cylinder is done (and pierced) ... then mark the bottom holes to line up with the holes on the cylinder, and then take the bottom off and THEN run the holes radially with the awl? then you (in theory) wouldn't have any misalignment... no?

[@epic.southtv1042]

Look like a cool beer cozie!!

[@oscararaya5154]

Muy bueno! No entiendo el inglés pero se ve muy bien lo que enseñas, gracias por compartir. Desde Mendoza, Argentina

[@carloslorenzovergaraylator4661]

Qué clase de hilo utiliza?, gracias. Soy de Perú.

[@l.wolfm.7006]

Super informative. Well worth the watching! Thanks!

[@Jesusisfaithful22]

ALWAYS INCREDIBLE WORK, THANKS FOR SHARING KEEP UP THE EXCELLENT JOB

[@bartstewart1807]

I made a heart shaped jewelry box for a little girl using the stitch worked out excellent

[@What_Other_Hobbies]

Looks great. I do wonder why not punch the same amount of holes on both pieces for the bottom joint? Thanks.

[@magicman9486]

Thanks that was a great video. I really need to try this. Unfortunatly all my leather is chrome tanned, but i am sure i can still do it.

[@mattyp80]

Really great video! Very well presented! Being a Brit, though, I have to pick you up on the pronunciation of “strop”; there is no ‘e’!! Likewise “stropping”; still no ‘e’!!😊

[@ОлегМинистр-х9ф]

Thanks 👍. Всё супер спасибо , удачи в работе.

[@matthewl.5612]

Thank you for the video. Exactly what I was looking for at the right time.

[@mikedeloach6849]

To finish the back stitching, run the needle out of the center of the seam. After snipping the threads, tuck the ends down into the seam to hide the ends.

[@darylsumners]

Would it work if you attached the unpunched base to the punched walls then awled the holes into the base on an angle through the punched holes in the wall? Not sure how hard that would be but it might result in all aligned stitches

[@POULPY47]

Amazing work . Can you tell me witch needle and sewing thread are you using ? If it burn it’s natural and if it retract it’s synthetic ? Right ?

[@shirleymalar304]

This is going to be a much better way of stitching the backs on my leather covered flasks!! Great video!

[@freddiemoretti8456]

Enjoyed watching this video, really informative. I thought you might want to consider making up some pvc setups for holding your round work( multiple sizing) while stitching, It would be an inexpensive way to make a round work stitching pony that you could clamp to your bench and free up both hands. Thanks for the inspiration! Cheers...Freddie !

[@jackreeves3001]

Your step by step method is great. I learn a bunch from your videos. Thanks! KANSAS

[@erikgautebaklid2868]

I followed your instruction and did a practice piece first before comitting to sew a binocular case. So pleased with the outcome, very satisfying 😀👍 I wonder though how you match the size of the round piece to the upright part

[@Ree11Ree]

That stitch would be nice to make a wrist cuff. I’m a newbie. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@Blinkerd00d]

I suppose you could use 5mm irons on the outer circle, and then 4mm or so on the inner circle. That way you'd have less holes to not line up?

[@EddieSchirmer]

very nice demonstration of leather stitching! this will be helpful for me, as i am planing to make similar cylinders out of leather to use as sectional walking stick holders when they are disassembled. its one of two ideas for such a holder than i want to try and make. with the other being more like a tool wrap with some sort of clip lath to close, and both with some sort of shoulder strap or belt loop to secure with while in use. in any case though, i am more confident in being able to make them now that i have another nice video tutorial to watch and follow along with when designing my project idea. so thanks =)

[@danielwells4655]

Thanks so much, now i've changed my mind about buying inverse punches😄

[@markb3129]

Videos are always interesting!!! ✌

[@kimainsworth7056]

My Saturday challenge! Two more stitches to go. (Putting the bottom on was trickier than I thought.) But your instructions were great. Thank you!

[@uncleronny6748]

Excellent presentation. I guess you could say you gave it your awl.

[@3duckit]

I used your technique to make a custom Yahtzee cup. Thank you.

[@devriescustomleather1109]

Thanks for this,well done

[@blehkelekwet9642]

Would it be a good idea to space the holes closer to each other on the circle than on the cylinder ? like a 4mm pricking iron on the outside and a 3.8 mm on the inside.

[@au.outlaw70]

Whatever you just made, would that work as a stubby cooler? Or would it mould from moisture?

[@INS1977]

I try create small tophat.. This video very useful...! Thnx

[@robeccs]

I learned something new ...thank you🍻🤙🏽

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

If you put a lid on that with maybe a toggle closure, it makes a great jewelry case for travel or camping🐝❤️🤗

[@sipapito]

Would it be the same by using the heavy metal roller over the stitching?

[@nonfacebookuser5867]

I'm going to make one of these pencil cups so I can get rid of the cut/melted old water bottle I'm using now. Thank you. Now where can I get one of those awls?

[@fasteddie4107]

Amazing works! Thank you for sharing this very detailed and thorough explanation on technique for a complex and beautiful final product!

[@susantipsyhealy7655]

I do have a question please. You said hot stuffed leather. Is it a veg tan that is already dyed? If so, do I need to apply a top finish to the leather? I have always used unfinished reg veg tan, so I am curious what you are using. It might save me much time if I knew what to look for and where. Thank you again for this learning experience

[@Sokraxtis]

I like your videos is like seminars! Thanks for sharing the knowledge. I'm greek cobler and I can understand the most of what you explaining. Searching for my first tools (can't find here xD) and I'll try soon some projects. This is ideal job for me if I can sell some good stuff switch my job to this one :D

[@stevensmith4752]

My Dad has a thick leather dice shaker that's similar to the pen holder.

[@Vanja1973]

Beautifully done!

[@Theresa-z2h]

What is the criteria for choosing the thickness of thread to suit the thickness of leather?

[@hazelyan1687]

Thanks for the video. The technique to skip holes is so helpful! QUESTION: for the box stitch, when you decide the distance of your punched holes in relation to the edge of the leather, does it have to do with the thickness of the leather? As in, do you need the back of the straight holes to line up with the back of the angled holes on the inside?

[@michaelpcooksey5096]

Your leather awl looks long, thin, and highly efficient. Can you do a video showing how to get one in that condition from the purchased ones that seem to flare out too much 'fat'. It frustrates me that they don't come the way you want them to ... but maybe I got mine from a cheap source? Help!!

[@denniscleveland669]

I have that same, antique diamond awl.

[@joannefinnell1069]

I had watched this video several times besides the others and find them an excellent way to create. My question, what if I get a tear out in creating the holes. Is there a way to repair those holes without starting anew ? I am using stitching awl in 3-4 ounce leather.

[@handmade_kittylee9573]

Very useful!! Thank you!! I was finding the answer for a long time~ You know, it looks like magic if you don't know how to make it.

[@Lionall]

This video came at a very fortunate time 😎 I was thinking of making a coffee mug out of leather, this way of stitching would be perfect for it. That being said I still have to solve how to coat the inside so it can withstand coffee... The initial approach was shellac, I know it's food safe, I'm just not sure if it'll stand up to (hot) coffee or just simpy dissolve into it 🤔 Ps.: Years ago I made a beer mug, and when I was stitching the bottom to the wall, I matched my stitches by dividing the circumference of the stitching circle with the number of stitches on the wall, then using the result as a spacing, marked the stitches on the bottom with the wing divider. Takes a bit of fiddling but it worked out in the end, even though the mug is leaking to this day 😆

[@donmiller2908]

Why not get a simple camping type metal cup and cover it with leather?

[@Lionall]

@@donmiller2908 Honestly, challenge.. just to see if I can do it.. I know it's stupid but the idea fascinates me so I try anyways 😄 But what you said already crossed my mind, and if the cup itself would be the end goal it would be a perfect solution.

[@johnh5008]

@@Lionall Epoxy would probably be the most waterproof in the end.

[@Lionall]

@@johnh5008 Thanks, that's a good idea! I'll look into food safe epoxy and see what I can find.

[@Corter]

traditionally they'd use brewer's pitch to line leather drinking vessels, and only use them for cold drinks. A hot drink will shrink the leather no matter what you line it with (unless you were to encapsulate the entire thing in epoxy or something, which would then pretty much just be an epoxy mug haha)