The Leather Element: Hand Sewing Shop Tricks

In this video, Chuck gives his best tips and tricks for hand sewing leather, from proper chiseling technique to sewing along a corner. With these simple tricks, you'll be creating beautiful, professional-looking stitch lines in no time!
Supplies used in this video:
Diamond Stitching Chisels: www.weaverleat...
Stitch Groover: www.weaverleat...
Scratch Awl: www.weaverleat...
Saddler's Needles: www.weaverleat...
Ritza Tiger Thread: www.weaverleat...
Stitching Pony: www.weaverleat...
Poly Cutting Board: www.weaverleat...
Marble Tooling Slab: www.weaverleat...
Rawhide Mallet: www.weaverleat...

[@user-wt3il4fo5r]

After having learned so much from Chuck, and watching many videos, I would absolutely buy a "Very Nice, Very Professional" or "Very Clean, Very Professional" t-shirt - Weaver, do your thing!

[@snuffysmith7011]

Good information on wet versus dry. Diamond chisels can be a bit of a pain sometimes, but also good info on being able to see daylight through the hole. Thank you Chuck.

[@th.burggraf7814]

I'll definitely use the awl tip the next time I make a belt. Thanks, Chuck. 🤝🏼 🤝🏼

[@Freeman-Dl70]

I always appreciate the tips and tricks i learn here from Chuck. One day i hope to be as clean and meticulous as you are.

[@bbcustomoutdoors]

I’d love to see a “leather element” or other video on options and techniques for lining leather with fabric. I’ve watched the original lining video several times.

[@The_RC_Guru]

I appreciate all your videos! I’ve been doing leather work the last few months in my semi. My “back board” has been a 2x6 24inch long board. Sewing is quite tedious but I am a lot faster and better now. I have a lot of tools for it I bought in the beginning but last week got a rotary cutter and healing cutting board. Thanks!!! It’s not easy leathercrafting in a semi. (I almost live in it all year so if I have a hobby it’s gotta be with me).

[@richardkatzman2066]

Great tips as always. Chuck it looks like you found some more valuable TIPS. Best regards, Richard

[@maskedbear1762]

Very informative,as usual . Thank you ☺️

[@rayleder3705]

Chuck is just so awesome! Thank you!

[@fernandozuluaga7395]

Gracias 👍

[@Admiral86Untidy]

Didn't know the weaver store was in Ohio. As an Ohioan I'm definitely gonna be visiting soon. Suppose chuck about sounds like he's from the general area lol

[@bowreality1564]

I’ll have to try the corner tip. I was quite ok with an angle chisel but if Chucks says …

[@aminals8933]

I buy boxes of scrap upholstery leather and adhere the larger pieces together in multiple layers and stamp on that. Its just firm enough but if you slam a chisel then it wont ruin your tips

[@sloth_e]

Machines are for factories. Hand stitching is for crafters.

[@jimbailey7997]

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