Members UnionCraft Posted May 21, 2014 Members Report Posted May 21, 2014 You're welcome Bob. I'm glad it helped!
Members mrtreat32 Posted May 22, 2014 Author Members Report Posted May 22, 2014 Im trying to find a place to buy some Barbour thread and I did a search on this site but its a bit confusing. The different online retailers seem to have different packaging so Im not sure if they are all the same. Some spools look small and others are large all with different labels. the 35/3 is equal to 832 chinois? What would be the equivalent of 632? Btw fineleatherworking is out of the 632 which I was going to order in Ecru (beige). Any other US online stores carry this thread?
Members mrtreat32 Posted May 22, 2014 Author Members Report Posted May 22, 2014 Did you backstitch at the beginning of the piece when you started and than again at the end to make it look uniform? I might give that a shot if so.. I like the way both sides ended up with symmetrical stitching. "Yes I did. It's a neater look." This might be a dumb question but to do this do you just start at the 2nd hole and go to the first hole and than resume sewing as usual. Same process as you would when finishing a project? Also when finishing a project and backstitching do you do it the exact same way as regular stitching? Left needle through first, right needle behind that one and cast left thread over? I have never had a problem with thread coming loose but I feel it could look neater on my work. Tried to do some reading up but Im finding different ways of doing it online and books that I have. This is one link I found. http://www.bowstock.co.uk/backstit0.html
Members LTC Posted May 22, 2014 Members Report Posted May 22, 2014 This might be a dumb question but to do this do you just start at the 2nd hole and go to the first hole and than resume sewing as usual. Same process as you would when finishing a project? Also when finishing a project and backstitching do you do it the exact same way as regular stitching? Left needle through first, right needle behind that one and cast left thread over? all of this is covered, multiple times and in great detail, in Nigel Armitage's videos on youtube. have you watched any of them yet? i don't really understand people's reluctance to watch his videos. they cover things like this in a straight-forward and easy to understand manner.
Members mrtreat32 Posted May 22, 2014 Author Members Report Posted May 22, 2014 (edited) all of this is covered, multiple times and in great detail, in Nigel Armitage's videos on youtube. have you watched any of them yet? i don't really understand people's reluctance to watch his videos. they cover things like this in a straight-forward and easy to understand manner. Yes I have seen I think most of them now a few months back when I started but I dont remember every detail since its a lot to take in at once. Also he has over 15hrs of footage so finding something specific would take a long time? Unless there is a way to search specific details in the video Im not sure? From what I remember he also does it very different from the link I posted and from what I have read elsewhere. I find his videos that I have seen to be very informative but they are not the FINAL word on all things leather sewing IMO. If he answered all questions to suit everyones style of work we could all just bookmark his videos and there would be no use for the forum. For example he uses Tiger thread I believe and to me it looks far too chunky when sewing 9spi so Im looking to learn from other sources and get other peoples input as well. If I had the same tools as him, same thread, and wanted the same look as his work maybe his videos would be the end all. Edited May 22, 2014 by mrtreat32
Members LTC Posted May 22, 2014 Members Report Posted May 22, 2014 (edited) Yes I have seen I think most of them now a few months back when I started but I dont remember every detail since its a lot to take in at once. so go back and watch again. i pick up something new every time i watch them. Also he has over 15hrs of footage so finding something specific would take a long time? Unless there is a way to search specific details in the video Im not sure? 1. you will have to invest time to learn. i don't know of any way to get instant knowledge. 2. yes, he has a lot of videos but like i said, he covers beginning and ending with backstitching in multiple videos...so pretty much any you pick that show him making an item (iphone slip case, wallet, messenger bag, etc.), he will demonstrate and talk about beginning and ending with backstitching. it's not that hard to find. From what I remember he also does it very different from the link I posted and from what I have read elsewhere. I find his videos that I have seen to be very informative but they are not the FINAL word on all things leather sewing IMO. uhhh...well his work looks a lot better than a lot of the so-called "experts" on here to me. If he answered all questions to suit everyones style of work we could all just bookmark his videos and there would be no use for the forum. For example he uses Tiger thread I believe and to me it looks far too chunky when sewing 9spi so Im looking to learn from other sources and get other peoples input as well. ok, whatever. don't see the point of reinventing the wheel. the way he stitches appears just about identical to the way shown in Stohlman's hand stitching book, but you go on ahead and do it..."different"...whatever that might be. also i'm pretty sure your technique wouldn't need to change much based on what thread you use except maybe how much tension you use when tightening the stitch... ... Edited May 22, 2014 by northmount remove comment
Members Hi Im Joe Posted May 22, 2014 Members Report Posted May 22, 2014 (edited) To answer your question you reverse the stitching. So when you start one hole back and stitch away from you you go right needle first...left needle on top...left needle through on topside of the hole...then cast or not case depending on what you want to do....then pull tight. Then when you stitch back towards yourself you follow the process you have already listed. The easy way to remember is which way the holes are pointing relative to the direction you are stitching. If you are stitching towards yourself and the holes are pointing down and towards you the second needle goes underneath the first. If you are stitching away from you and the holes are pointing up and away the second needle goes on top of the first. Hope that helps. Edited May 22, 2014 by northmount remove comment http://www.sevenhillsleather.com/
Members St8LineGunsmith Posted May 22, 2014 Members Report Posted May 22, 2014 Joe I thought your comment about using the wing dividers for tight curves was good advice for that is what I use when the overstitch wheel dont want to make the radius. No Matter Where Ya Go There Ya Are. Chattown Leatherheads American Plainsmen Society Society Of Remington Revolver Shooters(SCORRS) THE SUBLYME & HOLY ORDER OF THE SOOT, (SHOTS) The St8 Line Leathersmith I was Southern Born, I am Southern Bred And when I Die I will Be Southern Dead! I fly this Southern Flag Because my Ancestors Flew it in A war to ensure our God given rights against a Tyrannical Government. Heritage Not Hate!
Members Hi Im Joe Posted May 22, 2014 Members Report Posted May 22, 2014 Joe I thought your comment about using the wing dividers for tight curves was good advice for that is what I use when the overstitch wheel dont want to make the radius. Thanks! It's worked pretty well for me so far. http://www.sevenhillsleather.com/
Members DavidL Posted May 22, 2014 Members Report Posted May 22, 2014 there is an ebay seller that has fil au chinois 4 dollars cheaper than fine leather working.
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