Want to use reverse pricking irons on one side of watch straps. But having a hard time making the obverse/reverse transition and continuing the saddle stitch on the revease side. Any help appreciated.
@lcallawayjr Hi Lloyd. Before any of us advise on what to do, I just want to confirm what your intended outcomes are. I am assuming the following:
1) You want the seams on each side of the watch strap to be a mirror image of the other to look more symmetrical. I.e. stitch angle goes from left to right on one side and right to left on the other:
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2) When you mention a transition, I assume that you want to start your seam at the top by the lugs, and finish in the same place on the opposite side using one single piece of thread. The transition being a change in stitching technique by the point of the strap (or buckle, on the buckle side).
@Leathercraft Masterclass Exactly. Sorry I was more clear. What I have tried is stitching from the back side on the return to the lug end from the point.
@lcallawayjr Without trying it myself, I'm imagining you will need to perform a mirror image of your usual technique. I would advise cutting a 120mm strip of 22mm wide 2mm thick veg tan leather, then adding a point on one end to simulate a strap.
That way you can practice various techniques to find out what works best.
Meant not more clear.
@lcallawayjr Hi Lloyd. Before any of us advise on what to do, I just want to confirm what your intended outcomes are. I am assuming the following:
1) You want the seams on each side of the watch strap to be a mirror image of the other to look more symmetrical. I.e. stitch angle goes from left to right on one side and right to left on the other:
/ \
/ \
/ \
2) When you mention a transition, I assume that you want to start your seam at the top by the lugs, and finish in the same place on the opposite side using one single piece of thread. The transition being a change in stitching technique by the point of the strap (or buckle, on the buckle side).
Is this correct?