Members mwinans Posted April 12, 2009 Members Report 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
Contributing Member barra Posted April 12, 2009 Contributing Member Report 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
Members badger Posted April 12, 2009 Members Report 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
Members celticleather Posted April 12, 2009 Members Report 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
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