bachelorgoods Report post Posted December 30, 2015 (edited) Hey all, So I recently made the switch from waxed linen thread to bonded poly for my hand saddle stitching (Eddington 277 that I'm waxing myself) and although I initially had to figure out how to make the left twist thread work I am very happy with the resemblance visually to my previous linen thread but with substantially more durability. One problem I've been having is that the poly does not take ugly knots very well when finishing a saddle stitch row. The knots just don't stay tied. I make wallets primarily and with the linen thread was often choosing to hide an ugly knot instead of just backstitching and cutting off. I know some people just cut off their poly or nylon and use a lighter to melt the thread but I'd rather not go that route. Does anyone have any other suggestions for how I can accomplish this? Thanks in advance! Brent Edited December 30, 2015 by bachelorgoods Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
battlemunky Report post Posted January 30, 2016 I have this question too. I have managed to hide a few with some clever knotting but most of the time I have a definite end showing. Is there a way to consistently finish a saddle stitch? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
battlemunky Report post Posted January 30, 2016 I watched Ian Atkinson's video on how to finish saddle stitches and he kinda just trims it and melts it if synthetic and leaves it as is if natural.... Here is the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6uGMmoVOXg&feature=em-subs_digest Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
