Boot stitch + Axis
The Beginning
Diamond in the Rough
This chair was found on the side of the road and rescued by my sweet client and her mom.
The Final Result
Boot Stitch Beauty
This piece is one of my favorites to date! I learned to saddle stitch in order to execute the look I had in mind, which is great because I do love learning a new skill! Both the inside back and the stitching around the nose of the chair are hand stitched. It was tedious and left zero room for error, and definitely challenged my craftsmanship and attention to detail, but after a lot of practice and a bit of unstitching and restitching here and there, I think she pulled together perfectly!
I start start each project by stripping 100% of the old upholstery, repairing and refinishing as needed, and finally, outfitting with a sturdy foundation to start the rebuild.
Hand stitching is easy on the eye, but definitely hard on the hands!
Starting to get excited about how the details are coming the details are coming together
Checking for fit and balance of design.
I learned how to saddle stitch in order to execute the thick boot stitch design I had in mind.
In the spirit of "no part goes to waste", my client provided the axis hides for the outside back she had harvested from a recent hunt.
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