Hi folks,
I have a question about edge finishing.
My wife has left more than enough hints that she would like a bohemian type bag for Christmas. What she's looking for is one of those '60s style saddle bags that were all the rage during the 'summer of love'.
I've made up a pattern and cut it out of a very nice, light textured veg tan but I'm not sure of what to do on the edges. The leather is fairly supple so it would be almost like trying to sand and burnish a chrome tan but I don't know how well edge paint would work with the constant flexing of the bag.
Any thoughts?
Hi Frank, as Daniel says a good quality edge paint is going to fit the bill here. Alternatively you can split thin strips of your leather and create edge binding which is a more traditional option.
Other than that you could always cut your pattern oversize, skive the edges and fold them over so that there are no edges in the first place. Your choice will really depend on your skill level.
Hey Frank, if you get a good quality edge paint (uniters or something) in my opinion you shouldn't have any problem as they are designed to be a flexible edge finish. Maybe buy/steal/borrow some edge paint and do a test on a scrap bit and give it a load of wiggling and flexing. The only thing to bare in mind is that if your leather is oiled you may have to use a primer to help with adhesion.
Whatever you decide to do I look forward to seeing picture 🤗