Die Sattlernaht - Leder von Hand nähen - mit Herbert Ritter - Tutorial

The saddle stitch is a traditional technique for hand-sewing leather. Master saddler Herbert Ritter demonstrates how it's done in this video and explains its advantages. ... If you are interested in further aspects of leatherworking, such as material science, leather cutting, skiving, edge finishing, wet forming techniques, etc., a DICTUM workshop on this topic is recommended: https://www.dictum.com/kurse/handwerk... The basic leatherworking course is also available as an online course with Herbert Ritter: https://www.dictum.com/onlinekurs-led... If you like the video and don't want to miss any more tips, tutorials, and tool videos, subscribe to the DICTUM channel now: https://www.youtube.com/c/dictum?sub_... This video demonstrates the saddle stitch technique in detail: Comparison of machine stitching and saddle stitching Tools and materials Preparing and threading the thread The saddle stitch - step by step Securing the beginning and end Typical mistakes The Saddle Stitch Recognizing and Correcting Mistakes After the step-by-step explanation of the sewing technique, the final section of the video delves deeper into the process using the example of hand-stitching a leather belt. The saddle stitch is a traditional craft technique that can only be done by hand. There is currently no machine or robot capable of replicating this technique cost-effectively. A conventional sewing machine sews with two threads. The upper thread is crossed over the lower thread in the bobbin case and then pulled back out. This creates a seam where the upper thread always remains on the top side and the lower thread on the underside. The saddle stitch is different. Here, the thread is pulled completely from the top to the underside and then intertwined or knotted with the second thread. This creates a seam where the threads constantly switch sides and also secure each other. A machine-stitched seam can be easily undone if a thread is cut. The threads can then simply be pulled out. In contrast, a saddle stitch holds even if the thread is cut in several places. Because the thread is waxed, the knot in the seam is further reinforced. Herbert Ritter is a master saddler and leatherworker. He began by crafting bespoke saddles, followed by many years as a leatherworker at Hermès in Paris, and then further years as a product developer and manager in the fashion industry. Today, after almost 30 years of professional experience, his passion lies in preserving traditional, manual techniques. Hand-stitched seams, clean lines, function, and quality are his focus. All items used can be found in our DICTUM stores and online at https://www.dictum.com. Credits Music “Emerge” by Alex under CC Attribution (3.0) @ http://ccmixter.org/files/AlexBeroza/...