How To Avoid Failing Stitches
So often, when working with leather, you'll find that through natural wear, depending on what threads you've used, there's bound to become some kind of weak point, sooner or later. We use heavier wax threads because we are creating items that have to be put under a huge amount of wear and tear out of the ordinary and so it's always super critical to ensure that your stitches are tight. Many people often use two needles to create a saddlestitch, but honestly, I found it so much simpler to simply stitch in both directions giving you the ability to individually tighten the stitches and in close to 30 years I've never seen this fail.
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Alex Agricola
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A graduate of the Italia Conti Academy, I started my career as a child actor before finding my true passion in re-enactment, Renaissance Faires, and LARP. Moving to Chichester 20 years ago, I began my journey as a leatherworker, armourer, and costumer. Surrounded by history and inspired by Hollywood epics, I pursued my dream despite the lack of guidance in the industry. As an entrepreneur, I've pushed boundaries, leading to spectacular designs and the creation of a thriving maker's community. This community inspired the Academy, representing my dedication to crowd-driven passion. My opus, a culmination of 25 years, invites learners to follow my path, knowing I'll keep working until the end. Now based in the historic town of Stratford-upon-Avon, my dream persists.
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