Sometimes off the rack items fit perfectly, sometimes they do not, one option is to get items made to measure but this isn’t often the most convenient or affordable option as lead times can be long and prices can rise significantly, a pair of made to measure race leathers can be twice the price of[…]
Custom made lingerie is something that we love to do, here’s a sneak peek into the design process of this three-piece-set We started off with some soft black Tulle and Ivory Lace and started sketching, after a few sketches and cutting and placing material, we ended up with the image shown below and started to refine the[…]
We’re currently in the grip of the harsh Queensland winter where it can occasionally get down to as low as 9 degrees Celcuis, it’s not too bad for humans but little Moko the French Bulldog was struggling to adapt to the seasonal change. There is still a few more months until the temperatures begin to rise so[…]
The latest leather related recycling project for Stitchsmith was to repurpose a set of Alpinestars S1 Supermoto leathers to customise a workshop stool. The suit was cut off the wearer by the paramedics following a self described “loss of talent” at the racetrack and have since been replaced by a new set, it’s great to see[…]
Race leathers aren’t complete without some personalisation, whether it’s adding your sponsor’s logos to your leathers help increase their brand awareness and visibility, or getting your name or logo stitched across your butt so your opponents know who they are getting beaten by! The image in this post shows some subsurface printed patches sewn onto[…]
We’ve been spending some time pulling apart motorcycle leathers which can be hard work, so for a change of pace we decided to put down the leather and get back to working on pretty things today. This soft corset is made from stretch satin and tulle which makes it super comfy. Would you want this[…]
Congratulations to Katherine Lameree @conceitedkitty on winning crowd favourite at the Miss SunKISSED Australia- 2015/2016 Calendar Model Search held in Mooloolaba recently. I’m sure you can see why the crowd went wild as she walked out on the catwalk in the beautiful themewear designed and made by Stitch Smith. Contact us for made-to-measure costumes or competition wear that[…]
Putting the leather projects to one side for a few days to get through the latest orders for Nakie Underwear. So we’re back on the coverstitch machine and getting Nakie! Lots of orders to cut and make this week, sewing stretch fabrics requires specialised machinery and the coverstitch machine makes light work of this cheeky lingerie.[…]
Our recycled leather Ottoman always gets favourable comments from fellow racers. Turning your worn out leathers into a beautiful and functional item is a great way to preserve the memories of days spent at the track… or that time you went on an ambulance ride! This started off life as a one-piece suit that had seen[…]
We carried out a basic but necessary modification to this Alpinestar S1 leather Supermoto suit. Unlike many suits, the forearms on this suit do not have stretch panels and this was causing the owner some discomfort during races. We widened the forearms, added Kevlar stretch material and remade the cuffs to ensure a perfect fit[…]