I’d love to be better at it. I’ve made a few repairs and replaced stitching on dog leads and bags but that’s about it.But, of course, there is plenty of things you can do with an old sofa...
Perhaps the OP will take up leathercraft now?
I’d love to be better at it. I’ve made a few repairs and replaced stitching on dog leads and bags but that’s about it.But, of course, there is plenty of things you can do with an old sofa...
Perhaps the OP will take up leathercraft now?
@ Broch , I would not use an awl on soft leather either, I was answering the post that said use a fork .
Beside being a sailmaker I also am a saddler.
Tried first with a thin sharp needle, which snapped!
In the end I used a needle with a slight triangular profile, it came in a set from Woolworths with curved needles, blunt needle etc.
I marked with a quick unpick I had.
Probably the wrong kit but needs must. I need to invest in some quality needles.
Looking at the leather needles they have a triangular point, which seems to be what I used, albeit unknowingly
Definitely going to be putting an order in