Leathersmith​/Archer

Single Loop Edge Lacing

Step 1

 

As with most lacing, begin by punching holes along the edge of the piece you want to lace.  I  highly recommend buying a lacing punch instead of using a hole punch.  The results will look much nicer.

 

There are several types of lacing needles on the market.  On is thick and has a hole in the back that you actually thread the lace into. While this works very nice, if/when the lace breaks off in the hole you have to throw the needle away.  What is shown here is another type that has a split end with two prongs inside.  You spread the "wings" and clam it down on the lace material causing the prongs to punch into the lace.  This holds the lace very securly.  If/when the lace breaks you simply spread the wings and pop the broken piece out and continue.

 

So to start, cut a piece of lace about 7 times longer than the edge you will be working.  After threading the needle pass the lace through the first hole, in this case front to back.