Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
Whether you're a beginner in leathercraft or a seasoned maker exploring new techniques, this video is for you!
I’m Geoffrey from Lord Leathercraft, and in just 10 minutes, I’ll guide you through saddle stitching using both traditional tools like a stitching pony and alternative hand-hold methods, including how to stitch through Babylon Leather's slanted (or oblique) holes kits, for a clean, professional / / / / / stitching pattern.
🧵 Perfect if you’re looking to learn:
- How to stitch leather with or without a stitching pony
- The difference between round holes and slanted holes
- How to manage tricky diagonal stitching angles
- Or how to make the most of the Babylon Leather oblique hole kit
- Or how to stitch overlapping oblique holes that shape a cross back to back
⏱️ CHAPTERS
00:00 – Intro
00:39 – Slanted Holes vs Round Holes: What’s the Difference?
01:17 – Tools presentation & Requirements
02:13 – How to Thread a Needle for Leather Stitching
02:51 – Saddle Stitch with a Stitching Pony
06:05 – Technique 1: Saddle Stitch Without a Stitching Pony
08:18 – Technique 2: Stitch Without a Pony
09:07 – X-Stitch with Opposed Slanted Holes
10:00 – Final Words
🧰 TOOLS I USE
I'm creating guides depending on what you wanna make. Follow this page and follow me on Instagram to get the new publications.
https://shop.crofte.fr/tips-and-tricks
In this video:
- Stitching Pony: amzn.to/4i6wF21
- John James Harness Needles – Size 004: amzn.to/3DQGos1
- Pin Needle: amzn.to/3FZmBuj
- Craft Awl: amzn.to/3JNVWAs
- Babylon Leather Slanted Holes Kit: babylonleather.com/products/kelly-bag-oblique-hole-togo-leather-diy-kit?variant=47587605119297&sca_ref=7243338.ERd6In24FH (use DISCOUNTONLORD for a small advantage)
📚 OTHER GUIDES
Babylon Leather Oblique Hole stitching guide: babylonleather.com/blogs/news/oblique-hole-stitching-guide
Shorter version: Saddle stitching in simple steps youtube.com/shorts/1aoioAgvfyw
Burnishing leather edges: youtube.com/shorts/Emih74vXB1I
🌐 MORE DETAILS
You can also follow me on:
Template Shop: https://shop.crofte.fr
Catalog: https://lord.crofte.fr
Instagram: instagram.com/lordleathercraft
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lordleathercraft.bsky.social
Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lordleathercraft
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🏷️ RELATED TOPICS
#Leathercraft #SaddleStitch #StitchingPony #BabylonLeather #HandStitching #Leatherwork #LeatherDIY #HeyGenStories #LordLeathercraft #LeatherTools #CraftTutorial
Disclaimers:
- Talking avatar is generated using @heygen_officialtool to create a more fluent guiding voice. Voice and character are part of my individual identity. (AI Clone)
More info: heygen.com/?sid=rewardful&via=geoffreycrofte
- This video is supported and motivated by @babylonleather. Thank you so much to them for their continued support.
Whether you're a beginner in leathercraft or a seasoned maker exploring new techniques, this video is for you!
I’m Geoffrey from Lord Leathercraft, and in just 10 minutes, I’ll guide you through saddle stitching using both traditional tools like a stitching pony and alternative hand-hold methods, including how to stitch through Babylon Leather's slanted (or oblique) holes kits, for a clean, professional / / / / / stitching pattern.
🧵 Perfect if you’re looking to learn:
- How to stitch leather with or without a stitching pony
- The difference between round holes and slanted holes
- How to manage tricky diagonal stitching angles
- Or how to make the most of the Babylon Leather oblique hole kit
- Or how to stitch overlapping oblique holes that shape a cross back to back
⏱️ CHAPTERS
00:00 – Intro
00:39 – Slanted Holes vs Round Holes: What’s the Difference?
01:17 – Tools presentation & Requirements
02:13 – How to Thread a Needle for Leather Stitching
02:51 – Saddle Stitch with a Stitching Pony
06:05 – Technique 1: Saddle Stitch Without a Stitching Pony
08:18 – Technique 2: Stitch Without a Pony
09:07 – X-Stitch with Opposed Slanted Holes
10:00 – Final Words
🧰 TOOLS I USE
I'm creating guides depending on what you wanna make. Follow this page and follow me on Instagram to get the new publications.
https://shop.crofte.fr/tips-and-tricks
In this video:
- Stitching Pony: amzn.to/4i6wF21
- John James Harness Needles – Size 004: amzn.to/3DQGos1
- Pin Needle: amzn.to/3FZmBuj
- Craft Awl: amzn.to/3JNVWAs
- Babylon Leather Slanted Holes Kit: babylonleather.com/products/kelly-bag-oblique-hole-togo-leather-diy-kit?variant=47587605119297&sca_ref=7243338.ERd6In24FH (use DISCOUNTONLORD for a small advantage)
📚 OTHER GUIDES
Babylon Leather Oblique Hole stitching guide: babylonleather.com/blogs/news/oblique-hole-stitching-guide
Shorter version: Saddle stitching in simple steps youtube.com/shorts/1aoioAgvfyw
Burnishing leather edges: youtube.com/shorts/Emih74vXB1I
🌐 MORE DETAILS
You can also follow me on:
Template Shop: https://shop.crofte.fr
Catalog: https://lord.crofte.fr
Instagram: instagram.com/lordleathercraft
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lordleathercraft.bsky.social
Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lordleathercraft
Join the cafters' newsletter
https://mailchi.mp/50b79714217a/crafters-area
And if you like this video, don't forget to thumbs up, follow me, and activate the small notification bell (I post around 1 time a week) 👌
Thank you!
🏷️ RELATED TOPICS
#Leathercraft #SaddleStitch #StitchingPony #BabylonLeather #HandStitching #Leatherwork #LeatherDIY #HeyGenStories #LordLeathercraft #LeatherTools #CraftTutorial
Disclaimers:
- Talking avatar is generated using @heygen_officialtool to create a more fluent guiding voice. Voice and character are part of my individual identity. (AI Clone)
More info: heygen.com/?sid=rewardful&via=geoffreycrofte
- This video is supported and motivated by @babylonleather. Thank you so much to them for their continued support.
