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Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2001 12:56:51 EST
From: LivingInThePast@aol.com
Subject: Re: MtMan-List: Stitching
Dick, If you are using a 'spool' of sinew, is it fair to assume that it's
artificial sinew? If so it's nylon, definitely NOT 'period correct' and will
detract from the beauty/value/correctness of the finished product. Also, the
color from the artificial product WILL bleed into the finished shirt. Seen it
happen, and I don't think that even Rit Dye Remover will help after that
happens. I would suggest you put feelers out to the list and see if somebody
has some sinew available; a real possibility now as we are moving out of
hunting season. Barney
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Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2001 13:42:17 EST
From: HikingOnThru@cs.com
Subject: Re: MtMan-List: Stitching
Dick,
Sounds like what you are using is the running stitch and the whip stitch
(loops back over the seam) Both are correct. I think the whip stitch is
stronger and I like it for seams. It makes a seam that will rub...but you
can mash the seam flat with the back of your hawk or a machine hammer for
that matter.
I would advise that if you have no already cut your leather to transfer your
pattern to a stout poster board that will NOT move when it is laid on the
leather. Also, if your leather is not pretty much flat (lots of ripples,
humps, bumps, folds, etc) spend some time getting it as flat as possible.
Also, the seam allowance for leather is much different than cloth and stress
areas will eventually wear...just give yourself enough room and seam
allowance that the stitch does not tear out of the leather after a season of
sitting, stretching, climbing, falling, etc.
By the by, I use a double strand of sinew for clothing and mocs...one piece
thru eye of needle and the loose ends tied together. Just stronger, but that
artificial sinew is pretty tough stuff anyway!
Not trying to tell you what to do or how to do it but hate to see good
leather not turn out just like you want it...as I have had that experience
before and it is not fun after all the effort.
Let us know how it turns out!
- -C.Kent, soon to be a.k.a. "PinchedToes" (see reference to leather seams and
my lateset moc efforts!! <BG>)
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Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2001 15:37:39 EST
From: LODGEPOLE@aol.com
Subject: Re: MtMan-List: Stitching
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In a message dated 12/31, C.Kent writes in responce to Dick:
<< ----(stuff deleted)---- Both are correct. I think the whip stitch is
stronger and I like it for seams. It makes a seam that will rub...but you
can mash the seam flat with the back of your hawk or a machine hammer for
that matter. ----(stuff deleted)---- >>
I would agree on the whip stitch, plus I would whip along the entire seam and
then repeat in reverse along the seam agian. Just my thoughts.
Longshot
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<HTML><FONT FACE=arial,helvetica><FONT SIZE=2 FAMILY="SANSSERIF" FACE="Arial" LANG="0">In a message dated 12/31, C.Kent writes in responce to Dick:
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<BR><< ----(stuff deleted)---- <I>Both are correct. I think the whip stitch is stronger and I like it for seams. It makes a seam that will rub...but you can mash the seam flat with the back of your hawk or a machine hammer for that matter</I>. ----(stuff deleted)---- >>
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<BR>I would agree on the whip stitch, plus I would whip along the entire seam and then repeat in reverse along the seam agian. Just my thoughts.
