mwinans Report post Posted April 12, 2009 What is the best way to finish a row of hand stitches? I have been tying a square knot heating the knot slightly with a match then pulling the knot into the last stitch hole. How secure do you think this method is? Is there a better way? One problem I have had is getting the finishing knot to go all the way into the last hole. All thoughts appreciated. Mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barra Report post Posted April 12, 2009 Stitch back a couple of stitches or when you have sewn around an item and end where you started, just stitch over a couple of stitches. Cut off the threads off close and poke the ends down into a stitch hole. Barra Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badger Report post Posted April 12, 2009 I'll add that I use a drop of thinned PVA white glue, run down a toothpick into the hole after the thread. Badger Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
celticleather Report post Posted April 12, 2009 We've been here before . . . try these, among others: http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?s...ost&p=77724 http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?s...ost&p=77837 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
