abcha Report post Posted October 12, 2013 I'm kind of a newbie to leatherworking... I am currently using waxed braided cord, regular stitching needles, and I have both a chisel punch and a round hole punch, but can't figure out which one to use. When I use the chisel punch the sewing looks cleaner, but it's hard to get the needle through the second time. I'm also having issues with the knots that I tie when I finish stitching coming loose(i tied a double knot). I don't really know if I'm doing this right or not! someone please correct me/give me tips. waxed braided cord-http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/en-usd/home/department/lacing/11210-350.aspx needles-http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/en-usd/home/department/lacing/1195-033.aspx sewing punch-http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/en-usd/home/department/tools/stitching-lacing-tools/3229-00.aspx chisel punch-http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/en-usd/home/department/tools/stitching-lacing-tools/3009-00.aspx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TXAG Report post Posted October 12, 2013 (edited) Get this book if you don't have it already and read thoroughly... http://www.amazon.com/The-Art-Hand-Sewing-Leather/dp/1892214911 I think that will help a lot with the issues you're having... Edited October 12, 2013 by TXAG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
electrathon Report post Posted October 13, 2013 Use the chisel punch for most sewing. Loose the big eye needles and get harness needles, a lot stronger. Normally you do not need to tie knots, you backstitch 3 stitches. I pull my needles with pliers all the time, to me tighter is better. Aaron Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tex Shooter Report post Posted October 13, 2013 I hand sew exclusively and second what Aaron said. -- Tex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
