Seams & garment construction
Saddle stitch
Also known as: Saddle stitch, Handmade saddle seam
Hand seam with two needles and one thread – classic in leatherwork, saddlery and premium accessories.
Description
The saddle stitch is a hand seam in which a single waxed thread with two needles is drawn through pre-pierced holes (made with an awl or pricking iron). Both needles cross in every hole – if one strand fails, the rest stays intact (advantage over machine lockstitch).
Standard for high-end leather belts, watch straps, business bags, wallets and saddlery. Industrial confection often imitates it with machines (e.g. Pfaff 3588 'Saddle Stitch Simulator'), but the original remains a hallmark of manufactory handwork.
Properties
| Stitch types | hand seam, double-crossed |
|---|---|
| Usage | leather, bags, belts |
| Tools | awl, pricking iron, waxed thread |
| Durability | redundant: single strand failure does not open seam |
Related product categories
Sources & references
1- Wikipedia: Saddle stitch Wikipedia — Freie Enzyklopädie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saddle_stitch
