Let’s Do Blanket Stitch Leather By Hand

You can do blanket stitch in various fabrics, but can it be used in leather? 🤔 surprisingly, you can! My curiosity once took me to do blanket stitch leather 🥱, which turned out so good, too.

Wanna learn how to do blanket stitch leather? Ok, let’s go.

The first thing I did was take my thread and make a double knot near one end. It felt a bit tricky initially.

But it was super satisfying once I got the hang of it, like any other type of hand stitch.

To do this, simply hold one end of the thread and tie a double knot near the tip. And pull the knot tight enough to prevent it from slipping through the leather. This will create a sturdy anchor for your stitching.

Key Takeaways:

Blanket stitching provides both a decorative edge and a durable seam.
Maintain steady tension as you stitch to avoid puckering, ensuring smoothness.
Always choose a strong thread like waxed linen for leather stitching.

But make sure to use strong thread to stitch leather. I’m using Woxed linen for the blanket stitch leather. Cause it is strong enough to secure leather.

It will give you more control as you work along the edges of the leather. And secure blanket stitch more.

Alright, once I’ve got my thread double-knotted and ready to go stitch. I take the 2 pieces of leather and place their rough sides together. It’s important to ensure all the stitching holes are perfectly aligned at this stage.

I like to carefully line everything up because this sets the foundation for neat and even stitching. If the holes don’t match up, it can throw off the whole look and strength of the seam. So, I double-check the alignment and adjust as needed, and once everything looks good.

I’m all set to start stitching. This little step really makes a big difference in the final appearance of the sewing project! This trick works in all types of blanket stitches.

Alright, now it’s time to get that needle moving. I grab my needle and feed it through one of the top stitching holes.

The key here is to make sure the needle comes out right between the 2 layers of leather.

And the knot should be locked against leather.

Locked? Great now-

I gently feed the needle through the top hole again. Then, I guide it back through the same hole where the thread sits like a double blanket stitch.

This may feel repetitive. But it’s needed to create neat, even stitches that give your leather project a professional finish.

As I pull the thread through, I keep the tension steady to ensure the stitches lie flat and look livery. But not so tight that it puckers the material. Taking it slow at first helps build muscle memory. It makes the stitching process smoother and more consistent as you go along.

Once it’s startling,

I push the needle through the 2nd hole stitch right next to the first one, following the same pattern.

I’ll gently move my 24 Chenille Needles down the line, feeding it through both leather pieces together.

As I continue stitching, I must ensure the thread lies behind the needle when it comes up through the holes.

Alright, now that the thread is properly positioned behind the needle,

it should form a loop as I pull the needle through. I pull the needle firmly, creating a tight and even stitch each time. This will create the blanket stitch loop, which will make a difference blanket stitch vs buttonhole stitch.

I repeat this process, stitching hole by hole, all the way down to the last stitching hole. After each stitch, I pull the thread tightly to keep the seam strong and neat. To help maintain control.

I hold the thread with my thumb, ensuring everything stays aligned, and the stitches remain consistent.

This steady rhythm strengthens the seam and gives the leather project a polished, professional finish. Keep going with this method, and you’ll see your leatherwork come together beautifully!

Well, so what is the point of a Blanket stitch leather? 🤔

I use blanket stitch leather for thicker leather pieces, especially for bags or wallets. The stitch creates a clean, consistent look, with the thread loops sitting neatly on the edge.

It’s not just about looks, though. It also makes the seam durable and helps prevent it from falling over time.

So blanket stitch all in one stitch. It can help you do embroidery, let alone make some leather things. I even tried some Blanket stitch leather patterns.

You can even try a triangle blanket stitch on leather, but let’s try using simple stitches now.

So yes, that’s how you can do blanket stitch leather. I will tell you how to do it now that it’s your time to make one and share it with us.