TobaLeather Report post Posted February 2, 2015 Can anybody please tell me the best way to finish sewing with artificial sinew...as far as what kind of knot to tie so that you are not left with a big blob on your work? I guess this would apply to any thread, not just AS. Thank you for any tips you can offer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tankerman1967 Report post Posted February 2, 2015 I am by no means an expert, I am just getting into leather. But with that said, when using a sewing awl, I put my running end through the loop twice then pull the needle out like normal, the double pass through the loop will lock the AS or thread in. After that I back stitch at lease 1 hole, most times 2 holes. I hope this helps Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Report post Posted February 2, 2015 The thing with artificial sinew is that it's waxed nylon and knots will slip out and come untied. The trick is to sew with a lock stitch by hand. When at the end of the seam, thread the ends on a needle (separately) and run them back through the stitch holes and come out between the two layers of leather. Tie off, trim, and the use a bic lighter to melt the ends. Thus will secure the knot as well as hides it. Oh yeah, retire that seeing awl. Sewing the lock stitch goes much faster by hand. Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TobaLeather Report post Posted February 3, 2015 Thank you for your replies. Very helpful! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
