Needle Cutting Thread On Backstitch

[Leather Guru]

The belt looks nice, but I've never seen or noticed that little single stitch off the sides. Could you explain why you do this?

So far, I've been finishing of by hand because my upholstery machine is just not made for the thickness of leather that I'm asking it to sew. I have a Cobra on order now and will see how it does with using the reverse. If I still need to finish by hand to get the best finish, then that's definitely what I'll do.

I'm glad to see differing opinions on here. I think the conversation is a healthy way for us noobies to learn and try to see what works for us. I'm looking forward to getting my new machine.

Hi Bobby,

That point off to the side is called in French , " pointe à cheval " and translates to stitch on horseback . It is often used in bridle making and things horsey . Try sewing a buckle with a strap using that stitch and you'll see why it adds to the strengh (and of course it's pretty ). And bravo for a noobie to have noticed !

I'll tell you I got plenty machines and even though I'm 64, and lazy, I'll always finish by hand and do lots of small things also by hand . Never burn your threads or use super glue

this is only for people who ain't seen the difference . Try to find ingenious was to hide the thread ends . I did and so can you .

Write me any time and I'll try to find some more pics for you .

[George B]

Finally found the problem.

Burr on the inside of the center presser foot after a needle break.

Polished it out and no more cut backstitches.

Thanks everyone for the replies, george

[Bobby hdflame]

Hi Bobby,

That point off to the side is called in French , " pointe à cheval " and translates to stitch on horseback . It is often used in bridle making and things horsey . Try sewing a buckle with a strap using that stitch and you'll see why it adds to the strengh (and of course it's pretty ). And bravo for a noobie to have noticed !

I'll tell you I got plenty machines and even though I'm 64, and lazy, I'll always finish by hand and do lots of small things also by hand . Never burn your threads or use super glue

this is only for people who ain't seen the difference . Try to find ingenious was to hide the thread ends . I did and so can you .

Write me any time and I'll try to find some more pics for you .

Looking at that stitch a little more...is that where you start and stop your stitching or is that done after all of the stitching around the edge?

I looked at your website, you've got a lot of nice work on there.