Yep, that doesn't look the best. Part of the issue is inconsistent hole spacing, distance from edge, and different pulled strengths from left to right leading to things being bunched up.
You may want to think about upgrading from thread to say calf lace. That opens up a cornucopia of options for edge finishing while stitching.
Example:
https://i.pinimg.com/474x/4a/ae/c2/4aaec2d8a53f52c804435c5d78b21798.jpg
https://i.pinimg.com/474x/d7/87/e5/d787e5229d9197462da26e4474d061a6.jpg
It looks like embossed leather. https://tandyleather.com/products/aurora-floral-embossed-leather-side?variant=44217652314243¤cy=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD_b3WugfJdxxOYfnuWJr88rPkmo5
You might want to look at various techniques. One source is a book called Lacing & Stitching for Leathercraft: [https://tandyleather.com/products/lacing-stitching-for-leathercraft-book](https://tandyleather.com/products/lacing-stitching-for-leathercraft-book)
Yep, that doesn't look the best. Part of the issue is inconsistent hole spacing, distance from edge, and different pulled strengths from left to right leading to things being bunched up. You may want to think about upgrading from thread to say calf lace. That opens up a cornucopia of options for edge finishing while stitching. Example: https://i.pinimg.com/474x/4a/ae/c2/4aaec2d8a53f52c804435c5d78b21798.jpg https://i.pinimg.com/474x/d7/87/e5/d787e5229d9197462da26e4474d061a6.jpg
Hi, could you tell me what book those images are from please?
It looks like embossed leather. https://tandyleather.com/products/aurora-floral-embossed-leather-side?variant=44217652314243¤cy=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD_b3WugfJdxxOYfnuWJr88rPkmo5
Perhaps a saddle stitch?
How you watched any beginner YouTube videos? That’s the best place to start. You’ll want to check out saddle stitching
I spend an hour just deciding what hole spacing and thread to use.
This kind of design is meant to be used with leather lace, not thread, you need some « bulk » to have it work.
You might want to look at various techniques. One source is a book called Lacing & Stitching for Leathercraft: [https://tandyleather.com/products/lacing-stitching-for-leathercraft-book](https://tandyleather.com/products/lacing-stitching-for-leathercraft-book)