Hand Stitching Newbie

[Boriqua]

I am using the Tandy size 0 needles with this set up and it works just fine. If you are getting some stuff from tandy anyway you may want to grab a pack of size 4 too. The .040 thread does fit in the eyelet and for thinner leather projects I find I like it better sometimes but you will need to experiment and see if you like it. For holsters sheaths and the like I use the size 0 with the threads I mentioned and the awls I mentioned with no problems. Have fun!

Im sure there are dozens of other thread awl combos but I KNOW these work.

Edited October 7, 2015 by Boriqua

[Hawk Scarbrough]

My take on hand stitching.

I've got some leatherworking videos on my YouTube Channel.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOM3hbruUKHov9kquIxXKlA/videos

If you'd like to check it out.

I haven't finished watching your video at this point in time, but I had to comment on a great tip you didn't mention. Using that clamp to keep your glue (paint, water etc.) from turning over. Great tip for a master klutz like me. Hawk

[Hawk Scarbrough]

I haven't finished watching your video at this point in time, but I had to comment on a great tip you didn't mention. Using that clamp to keep your glue (paint, water etc.) from turning over. Great tip for a master klutz like me. Hawk

Here I am again. Is this video on you tube? Should be. There are a lot of good tips here.

[Toney]

I'm using a old drill in a jig with a nail and my dial calipers to scribe the stitch line and the stitch holes.

[snubbyfan]

Here I am again. Is this video on you tube? Should be. There are a lot of good tips here.

Yup, it's posted on my YouTube Channel.

I try to be thorough. There's lotsa videos out there on leather working. My videos are just how I do it.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOM3hbruUKHov9kquIxXKlA

[Kulafarmer]

KayeM, theres nothing wrong with Tandy, price and convenience for many win out over ego strokes,

Just practice, practice, practice, read, watch, absorb,,,

Its really all we can do