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leather (post #35666)

kate lamar on Thu, 09/01/2011 - 19:30 (updated 09/01/11 - 09:16) 
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I have the remnants of a leather hide that I would like to use to make a purse (I used the leather to upholster a chair).  However, I do not know if leather has a grain that you must follow, as is true with woven fabrics or if I can just lay out the pattern pieces willy nilly as there is no "selvage" to line up and I will need to utilize all the leather.  Any help is appriciated.

Kate

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Leather doesn't have a grain. (post #35666, reply #1 of 2)

by stillsuesew in reply to kate lamar [original] on Sat, 09/03/2011 - 10:36

Leather doesn't have a grain.  I would simly lay it out whichever way works for the pattern.  And use a leather needle.

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leather (post #35666, reply #2 of 2)

by kate lamar in reply to stillsuesew [original] on Sat, 09/03/2011 - 10:42

Thanks, Sue.  I didn't think it did, but just wanted to be sure.

Kate