The Leather HAND-STITCHING SECRET to a Perfect Saddle Stitch Without a Stitching Pony!

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How to Saddle Stitch Leather Without a Stitching Pony | Hand Stitching Tips

Don’t have a stitching pony? No problem! In this video, I’ll show you how to saddle stitch leather completely by hand, no pony required. Whether you're just getting started or working in a small space, this method is great for beginners or anyone who wants to keep things simple.

Saddle stitching is one of the strongest and most classic techniques in leathercraft, and with a few tips and the right posture, you can still get clean, consistent results without clamping your work.

🪡 What you’ll learn:

How to hold and control your leather for clean stitching

Needle handling tips for efficiency and consistency

Techniques for maintaining tension and stitch spacing

When stitching without a pony makes sense (and when it doesn’t)

This is a great skill to have in your leathercraft toolkit—especially for smaller projects or on-the-go work.

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Tools
Straight Edge Ruler with cork back https://a.co/d/6sMOVxW
Rotary blade https://a.co/d/gKHoJaJ
Rotary cutter https://a.co/d/dgWOQso
Poundo Board (beginner) https://a.co/d/6J4TrNG
Leather glue https://tandyleather.com/products/eco...

Rotary mat https://www.walmart.com/ip/Fiskars-24...

Stitching Chisels https://a.co/d/6SVhwKc
Rubber Hammer or Maul https://a.co/d/0lVHbq3
Ritz Tiger thread https://a.co/d/3xV6jWF
Blunted needles https://www.buckleguy.com/517-harness...
Leather dye pen refillable https://a.co/d/ffNHu61
Leather dye https://a.co/d/fdk1vZm
Tokonole https://a.co/d/c5lUrbt
burnishing tool https://a.co/d/hYABwtA
Wing dividers https://a.co/d/dhpn4kG
Scissors
Exacto knife #2 https://a.co/d/0v6LU3J
#2 blades https://a.co/d/0v6LU3J





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