Members Handstitched Posted July 3, 2009 Author Members Report Posted July 3, 2009 I'm just about to stitch some simple plain tool/ accssesory cases . I'll start by doing a few 'back stitches' first and then go forward. At the end, I'll go back a few stitches to finish off, I'll snip the thread from the machine, I'll leave approx 6" of thread hanging off the job, and, with both hands , I'll give the 2 threads a firm tug ( for my own peace of mind), and then snip off the excess. I've been doing the same on belts ,knife sheaths etc. Quote ' I have a very gweat friend in Wome called Biggus Dickus, He has a wife you know, do you know whats she's called? Incontinentia.......Incontinentia Buttocks '
Members Saddlebag Posted July 29, 2009 Members Report Posted July 29, 2009 Since I work with heavier leather I prefer to not back stitch in case it's crooked. On skirting leather I'll start an inch inside and sew toward the edge. With the needle in the leather I'll lift the presser foot and turn my work. That way my starting stitches are always nice and straight. I finish the same way - stitch almost to the edge, turn my work and stitch the way I came. Quote
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