Basic Saddle Stitch Tutorial By Nigel Armitage

[immiketoo]

Through the wonders of the internet and what I call internetworking, we have a series of videos made by LW member Nigel Armitage for another member. There have been a LOT of questions about the basics of hand stitching and I thought the entire site could benefit from Nigel's expertise. Take a look at his work and his other videos to see why I am impressed with his work. Thanks Nigel for taking the time to create these videos and I am looking forward to the next installment!

http://youtu.be/zeQt-nvLWyo

http://youtu.be/xS1j_Uifmhw

Edited January 4, 2013 by immiketoo

[benlilly1]

Excellent videos, thanks Immiketoo.

[hornm]

_{I'll be checking these out when I'm not at work... for some reason the boss has issues with me "goofing" around on the interwebernet while on his dime}

_Horn

[Dangerous Beans]

Thanks iammiketoo, and i sincerely apologies for the over use of the words 'Tug' and 'Pop'

These were pitched at someone on here who needed a little help.

It is a very basic idea of stitching and leaves out a few of the complex moves often used.

If it is helpful, i'll redo it with a bit more detail and include the whys and wherefores.

Nigel

[immiketoo]

Nigel, a lot of us are curious about the knot you put in your stitch. Maybe that could be next?

[Leela Valley Leather]

for any Australians looking for the braided thread mentioned (polyester in this case not nylon) http://mrecht.com.au/products-categories/thread/

[Jax]

Brilliant Nigel, thanks for sharing your knowlegde & thanks Mike for posting.

[Basically Bob]

Thank you, so much, Nigel! I really appreciate the time and effort you put into these videos.

[JLSleather]

Thanks for the instruction. But aren't you left handed? Sheesh! I hand stitch, but I wonder if those watching are grasping how difficult it it to 'switch hit' with an awl (in fact, for those reading this, try it!).

Very USEFUL information -- thanks AGAIN.

[Dangerous Beans]

Nigel, a lot of us are curious about the knot you put in your stitch. Maybe that could be next?

Not a problem Mike, this is not in this video as I just wanted to cover the basics.

The knot it an overhand knot for those ex scouts out there.

Leave it with me.

Nige