Tips for hand stitched threads that are up against skin?

[Dun]

5 hours ago, ByNelson said:

I'll take a pic of mine when I get home  

Thanks. 

 

Machine stitching is fine rubbing against skin but I'm having trouble finding examples of how other sandals hide hand made details

[ByNelson]

7 hours ago, Dun said:

Thanks. 

 

Machine stitching is fine rubbing against skin but I'm having trouble finding examples of how other sandals hide hand made details

Ok so Birkenstock clam it I think... took to pictures, hope it helps...

And they have a felt lining....

Edited June 13, 2017 by ByNelson

[Dun]

Huh, so basically  they staple it. Not what I was expecting.

Still, there must be a way to use regular saddle stitches. 

[ByNelson]

31 minutes ago, Dun said:

Huh, so basically  they staple it. Not what I was expecting.

Still, there must be a way to use regular saddle stitches. 

But you could just use stitches in the same way... just make them close together.... ? And a lining would not be a bad idea... well good luck  

[Dun]

8 minutes ago, ByNelson said:

But you could just use stitches in the same way... just make them close together.... ? And a lining would not be a bad idea... well good luck  

Thanks. I guess I'll have to see how well a lining will stay without being stitched in place.

[johnv474]

Birkenstock's lining doesn't appear sewn.  If you use contact cement you shoukd be okay.

[jimmy eng]

Have you got a photo of your foot in it? Is it the angle of the strap that's causing it to pull when your foot is moving? And the width of the stitches that creates a perforation? I'd skive the end and loop the strap around the strap you've riveted it so it moves when it needs to if you want to keep the design. That way the stitching/rivet isn't on the stress point.