The waxed thread is relatively inexpensive, I used the prewaxed polyester thread, rather than the linen thread. It also has a more regular cross-section than dental floss.
With the leather being damp, the holes made with an awl, and the need to tension the stitching up as you go; the desire to avoid tearing through the holes is paramount in your mind.
I chose thinner leather than in those instructions and couldn't get the edges to meet up when I used the circumference less 2mm for the leather width. I just cut some scraps and experimented until I was happy.
It also allowed for some experience and confidence to be gained.
I also put some shellac on the bare bars first following
this advice
Ok, what I did was apply some shellac to the bars and let it dry before installing the covers. This provides more than enough tack to keep the covers in place while not at all complicating the laceup process. There is no need to use double sided tape, cloth tape substrate, or excessive tension. Anybody selling these types of covers should include this option with their instructions, imo, were they even to include instructions of any sort.
If you don't want to DIY, it look like
Almarc are back in business
or just try to pass your work off as the real thing with
these decals from
Cyclomondo
Philip