Clearing out my cupboard
As it's almost the end of the academic year, I've been emptying out my cupboard at college.
Two ways with double cords
Some of these are old, but there are a few new ones as well, in particular these two sewing samples, showing different ways of treating sewing on double cords. The top one is called packed sewing, and it's very strong, flexible and slow. The bottom on is sewn two-along, so that two sections are sewn at the same time: it's incredibly quick, but only holds together half as well as if you sew every section.
The other interesting bit is an un-covered springback: I made one so I'd have a better idea of how they worked and never got around to sticking the leather on (even though it's all pared and ready to go!). I'm now quite glad I didn't, as it's handy for taking photos showing the internal workings of the springback!
Springback 
Springback spine hollow 
Springbacks open flat!