panchoskywalker Report post Posted March 20, 2015 Hello, I'm new to leather work, I already made some straps but I'm having trouble on how to end a stitch. I've seen that burning the thread and adding pression is a method but when I do it it gets dirty. How would you do it? Here's a strap I've made. The stitching gets dirty when I burn it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tugadude Report post Posted March 20, 2015 Very nice clean work there. I see what you mean, so don't melt the thread. Pass the thread inbetween the two layers of leather and terminate there. BTW, you can do the opposing sides with the same length of thread, cutting down on ends a little. If you absolutely have to melt the thread, just make sure to do so on the backside of the strap. Problem doesn't go away but is not visible when the strap is worn. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thekid77 Report post Posted March 20, 2015 Hello, I'm new to leather work, I already made some straps but I'm having trouble on how to end a stitch. I've seen that burning the thread and adding pression is a method but when I do it it gets dirty. How would you do it? Here's a strap I've made. The stitching gets dirty when I burn it. Pancho, first off, beautiful work!! Second, poly thread melts at fairly low temps...I think you can just get a piece of metal hot on a burner and touch it to the thread.......you may be able to avoid geting the thread dirty in the absence of a flame/combustion....hope this helps Whatever you do, never practice/experiment on a project that's almost finished...have fun!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
byggyns Report post Posted March 20, 2015 Pancho, first off, beautiful work!! Second, poly thread melts at fairly low temps...I think you can just get a piece of metal hot on a burner and touch it to the thread.......you may be able to avoid geting the thread dirty in the absence of a flame/combustion....hope this helps Whatever you do, never practice/experiment on a project that's almost finished...have fun!! You can also use a soldering iron / gun or a woodburner in the same way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
panchoskywalker Report post Posted March 20, 2015 Thanks a lot for your advices. I will try these method on the straps I'm making now. I will also remember the verb "to melt". I swear. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
panchoskywalker Report post Posted March 28, 2015 Hello, I made a new strap and tried what you said. Thank you. Any advice is welcome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
