How to Edge Stitch Leather on Your Phone Case168

Edge stitching is a great way to add a professional finish to your leather phone case. It also helps to strengthen the case and make it more durable. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to edge stitch your phone case using a simple saddle stitch.
Materials:* Leather phone case
* Leather needle
* Thread
* Edge stitching punch
* Hammer
Instructions:1. Prepare the leather. Cut the leather to the desired size and shape for your phone case. Be sure to leave enough excess leather around the edges for edge stitching.
2. Mark the stitching line. Use an edge stitching punch to mark the stitching line around the perimeter of the leather case. The spacing of the holes should be even and about 1/8 inch apart.
3. Punch the holes. Use a hammer to punch holes along the stitching line. Be sure to punch the holes all the way through the leather.
4. Thread the needle. Thread a leather needle with a length of thread. The thread should be long enough to sew around the entire perimeter of the case.
5. Start sewing. Start sewing at one end of the case. Bring the needle up through one of the holes and then down through the next hole. Continue sewing in this manner around the entire perimeter of the case.
6. Finish the seam. When you reach the end of the seam, tie off the thread and trim any excess.
Tips:* Use a sharp needle. A dull needle will make it difficult to punch holes through the leather.
* Keep the thread taut as you sew. This will help to create a strong seam.
* Be patient and take your time. Edge stitching can be time-consuming, but it's worth it for the professional finish.
Variations:* You can use different colors of thread to create a contrast effect.
* You can also use different types of stitches, such as a blanket stitch or a cross stitch.
* If you want to make your phone case even stronger, you can add a layer of fabric or foam to the inside of the case before edge stitching it.
Conclusion:
Edge stitching is a great way to add a professional finish to your leather phone case. It's also a relatively easy technique to learn, and it can be used to create a variety of different effects. With a little practice, you'll be able to edge stitch your own phone cases in no time.