Quote Originally Posted by Archangel View Post

It doesn't look like you're using a double needle sewing technique. Are you familiar with that? It's a lot easier on your fingers and gives a nice seam.
I am using a traditional saddle stitch (its a 2 needle technique). The leather is actually a bit thicker than it looks so im not really worried about the strap tearing through, but I will probably move it up and sew through another piece of leather as a backing. Thanks for the advice all. Hopefully it will be done by the time I get off work tonight!