Leica Case in need of repair

[mikebidwell]

Hi there

I've just picked up an old Leica case for my IIIf Red Dial but it's need of some good TLC as there is an area where the stitching has gone. Can anyone in the UK suggest a good leather repair service . I'm loath to take it to Mr Minit .

Best wishes

Mike

[rontr6]

It's quite easy to DIY, the holes are already in the leather, all you need is a needle and strong thread.
Ron

[Rolo]

Wife di mine on Sunday :-).

Easy with linen thread.

see Stereoscopy.com - Stereo Cameras: Re-Stitching a Camera Case

for detailed instructions.

Rolo

edit: never thought i'd appear in this part of the Forum ! :-)

[imported_peter_m]

What Mike and Rolo said, its easy enough to do. It helps if you use a small awl to open up the old stitch holes slightly before pulling the needles trough.

Peter