Windrider30 Report post Posted October 19, 2016 Ok started to use carrage hemp threading, really like the feel of this stuff and its pretty damn strong but here is the problem that I am running into. I am hand stitching, saddle stitch and back stitching 5 holes, yet my wife started to use one of the tote bags I have until I get around to fixing her old purse (which I think is nearly as old as I am lol) and we have noticed that the threading is starting to come undone. Normally with the wax thread I use I just burn it off at the end and that stops it from slipping back though the holes, so how can I keep the hemp from slowly undoing itself or do I need to go back to using a waxed thread? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TinkerTailor Report post Posted October 19, 2016 (edited) Drop of superglue in the hole. Casting your back stitches. Tieing a knot and ditching the end between layers. Wax the thread more near the end. Smaller stitch holes. Any of these methods may work for your situation. All of them is overkill. Edited October 19, 2016 by TinkerTailor Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windrider30 Report post Posted October 19, 2016 Nothing wrong with a little over kill especially as this damn threading is sliding free, over time mind you but still want's to try and free itself just a little. Going to be a real hassle to fix the flap on the bag as I am going to have to undo part of the rolled top, pull the linning free alittle so I can restitch the flap as I do not want any thread marks showing in the lining. Thanks for the advice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuttish Report post Posted October 29, 2016 Those are all effective as well as a surgeon's knot with the tag ends woven back a stitch. You can also try altering the saddle stitch to make an over hand knot in the center. 5 back stitches is excessive if you're correctly saddle stitching. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tugadude Report post Posted October 29, 2016 Quote from nuttish: 5 back stitches is excessive if you're correctly saddle stitching. agreed, having a hard time picturing your threads coming loose with 5 back stitches. Try any of the ideas above and make sure you use enough wax. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windrider30 Report post Posted October 30, 2016 The theading that i am using is hemp really does not need the wax. have tried it with wax still slips a bit. i have and always will back stitch at least 5 time i prefer to be cautious. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TinkerTailor Report post Posted October 30, 2016 One of the main functions of wax besides lubricating the thread is to lock the stitches after you are done. Hammering your seams after also closes the hole around the thread helping lock things down. On that note, what are you using to make the holes? if you are using an awl/chisel that is too big for the thread, it will be loose in the holes and prone to slipping. In order to get a good backstitch the holes must be small enough that you have troubles putting the needle through for the backstitch, and may need to use pliers to get it done. If it is not this tight, the stitches don't have a chance. Also, ensure you are putting adequate tension on the thread. I backstitch 3 full and then bury the threads between layers on the fourth(looks like 4 backstitches) every time without a problem, I do however do a double cast (the first half of tieing your shoes, inside the hole) on my backstitches. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
