An Introduction to Decorative Stitching

Instructor: Angie Shaw
Course Length: 0.5 hours | Lessons: 12
Skill Level: All Levels

Elevate your projects with decorative stitching.
Decorative stitching adds flair and personality to any leather project—and in this course, Angie Shaw shows you how to create beautiful stitch patterns with precision and confidence. Using a boot top as the demonstration canvas, she teaches techniques you can apply to bags, belts, wallets, tack, and beyond.

With practical tips for setup, design transfer, and clean execution, you’ll learn how to stitch patterns that enhance your craftsmanship and set your work apart.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to create and transfer stitch patterns to leather
• Preparing your stitcher for decorative work
• Step-by-step guidance for stitching designs with precision
• Tips for clean lines, consistency, and professional results
• How to apply these skills across a variety of leather projects

Inside the Course:

• Supplies & Pattern Setup
• Transferring & Preparing the Design
• Machine Setup & Stitching Demonstration
• Practice Patterns & Final Tips

Included with Membership:
✅ 140+ professionally filmed courses
✅ Downloadable patterns & checklists
✅ Monthly live Q&As with expert instructors
✅ Supportive artisan community
✅ Ongoing new course drops

About the Instructor:
Angie Shaw is an experienced stitcher and shop foreman at Burns Boots in Salina, Utah, with nearly 20 years in the leather industry. Since beginning her apprenticeship in bootmaking in 2019, she has honed her craft while overseeing heirloom-quality production at Burns. Angie is passionate about passing on her skills and enjoys both learning and teaching new techniques. Outside of the shop, she spends time with her partner of 20 years and their three boys, often outdoors or creating new projects at home.