Does anyone sew with leather? I've gotten in over my head...
I decided to make an ipad case (simple, rectangular with a small strap to close) out of leather. I am using a fairly thin, flexible leather and I have a button stud as a closure. The problem is that the hardware will scratch the ipad if I don't cover it somehow from the inside. Because I intended to sew the leather wrong sides together and just trim the edges, I can't figure out how to attach a lining. I don't think the leather will "turn" the same way fabric does.
The only think I can think of is to glue the lining fabric to the leather. My concern is that glue or adhesive will leave marks on the outside of the leather. I.e. if I use a swirly application of glue, will the swirls show? Ugh. Anyway, I've procrastinated as usual, and now have to finish this little project by Monday night. :o Any ideas would be appreciated. This is my inspiration piece |
You could make a separate lining, place it into the case wrong sides facing, and bind the top edge to attach it.
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If it is real leather than the inside will be like suede and shouldn't scratch. I don't sew with real leather because I don't like how it sews for me. If you decide to machine sew leather, I would recommend a roller foot for your machine. Some people sew through tissue paper instead to prevent the leather from sticking to the machine foot and machine bed. Use a blue jean or similar needle and strong thread.
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Originally Posted by Krisb
(Post 5048670)
You could make a separate lining, place it into the case wrong sides facing, and bind the top edge to attach it.
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You should be able to turn the leather.
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Originally Posted by Tartan
(Post 5048679)
If it is real leather than the inside will be like suede and shouldn't scratch. I don't sew with real leather because I don't like how it sews for me. If you decide to machine sew leather, I would recommend a roller foot for your machine. Some people sew through tissue paper instead to prevent the leather from sticking to the machine foot and machine bed. Use a blue jean or similar needle and strong thread.
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