Hand Stitching Workshop

HAND-STITCHING

Saturday 31 AUGUST - 9.30am - 3pm

This workshop is designed for those with no previous experience in leatherwork, as well as those looking to improve their techniques.

Leathercrafting just like any other skill, requires not only practise but also the correct techniques upon which to properly build skills.

Understand the tools and techniques of how to use them.

• You will learn the traditional leather saddle stitch.
• Preparation of leather
• Use of an awl threading needles
• What threads to use
• Use of pricking irons
• Edge finishing
• Burnishing edges

You will be guided on what tools are required and the correct techniques of how to use these tools, how to prepare the leather and thread, mark stitches correctly, and how to finish edges by bevelling, burnishing and using new edge finishing products.

A selection of different coloured kits will be provided for you to select from:

The workshop fee includes your projects, and the use of the tools and equipment