Sewing Machine Techniques : Leather Sewing Tips
04 Mar 2010
When sewing leather, always use a chisel-tip leather needle, which cuts the material instead of separating the weave, and use a heavy-weight upholstery thread. Gather the right materials for sewing leather with instructions from a sewing craftsman in this free video on sewing.
Expert: Sam Lewis
Contact: www.darkleather.net
Bio: Sam Lewis is an Austin-based artist and craftsman who works in clothing, leatherwork, photography and wood.
Filmmaker: Todd Green
Duration : 0:1:8
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