Sewing Sideways For Arrow Quivers?

[Sandman0077]

Hello again everybody! I've come straight to the source because you guys have never let me down.

I've been planning on making quivers for archery, and I ran into a problem that I didn't quite see coming. I didn't anticipate th difficulties of trying to sew long stitch lines down the side of the quivers. I googled for this, but all I really found were either the lacing method or ones sewn on sewing machines. How is this possible?

I wanted to make one similar to this (Image from Rasherquivers):

How can you machine sew that long stitch down the center like that? I must be missing something.

Experts, please chime in! Thanks!

[tnawrot2]

You will need a sewing cylinder sewing machine that sews up the cylinder, like a Singer 11-17.

http://parts.singerco.com/IPinstManuals/11_17.pdf

[Dwight]

Might I suggest that you use your sewing machine to make the holes, . . . and then add the thread by hand sewing?

I have to do this occasionally, . . . and it really does not take all that long when you get the hang of it.

I use an old sail needle (that's what we called them on my Navy ship) which is a wooden handle, a small bobbin spool, and the needle all in one package. Tandy leather stores sell them.

As large as that quiver is, . . . I would use the sail needle inside, . . . and loop my thread outside to make the stitch. I would think something in the neighborhood of a half hour for that one long stitch in the picture you show above.

Another choice would be to simply contact cement it to a very thin piece of plastic tubing, . . . which in all honesty, . . . is very much most likely my choice. I know a fellow that does fly rod cases, . . . and I believe that is his process.

May God bless,

Dwight

[ACarver]

I did one before using butt joint...but it needs practice... you can refer to Al Stohlman book the Art of Hand sewing