This is meant to be a surprise for my mom, so I can’t exactly show her the photos and ask what she thinks.
She usually sticks to neutral colors, which is why I went with grey. Now I’m mainly trying to make sure the overall proportions look right, especially from the front.
If this were for your mom, is there anything you’d pay extra attention to? Thanks everyone!
I used to pay way more attention to the leather and hardware, but seeing these colors side by side made me realize how much the stitching can change the overall look.
On shades like Gold, Etoupe, Blue Jean, Fauve and Sanguine, the lighter stitching almost works like an outline. It makes the straps, edges and overall shape look much more defined.
And because the thread stands out, the spacing and angle of each stitch become easier to notice too. Tonal stitching feels softer and more seamless, while contrast stitching gives the piece a sharper, more structured look.
I think I’m starting to prefer contrast stitching now.
Which do you prefer — tonal or contrast stitching?