Hi all, I have a question on the aesthetic of the stitching. I like the clean angled look. However I struggle a little with consistency. What tools will give me this look. Is the stitching awl necessary? How can I achieve consistency on either side of the leather (often one side looks flawless but the other shoes the stretched leather etc...)
Thank you
Hey Lydie,
Though the idea behind this forum isn't to plug my own videos, I do discuss this in the video course 'The Technique Of Hand Stitching' available on the subscription or for individual purchase on this website.
It really comes down to technique rather than tools. If you don't have the right technique, the best tools in the world won't give you the results you desire.
Unfortunately text is one of the worst ways of communicating how to perform a technically physical process but you can see me perform the process in the latter half of the video below, though I am not explaining it as it is an awl review:
Philip