A hide of genuine leather is nature's product and care must be exercised in cutting one. leather should always be cut face up. The diagram shows various areas of the hide, which should be used as follow.
Should be used in cutting seat tops, inside backs, cushion bands and other sections that will see the most strain and use.This is the prime portion of the hide.
Should be used for outside arms, backs or any other parts of the seat that receive little or no flexing.