Making Carpenter bags

[Byoung]

Ok

So I have started my carpenter’s bags and I have to say what I have done so far looks good to me, and I am having fun doing it, I might even see about doing a few of these on the side if I can make any money at it. But now for my question I am using waxed linen and my knots don’t seem to hold that well. I have been back stitching then tying a square knot but it is not hold tight. So if you gals and guys could tell me what I am doing wrong it would be of great help.

Thanks

Bert

Pics to follow soon

[Don101]

normaly you dont need to tigh a knot if you back stitch 3-4 holes and just trim of the thread it should hold, what are you using 1 thread and two needles hand stitch if so it should be fine

[Byoung]

yes I am doning the one thread with 2 needels

[whinewine]

i think it sometimes has a lot to do with the threads used. on stuff that i've found that comes apart, a drop of superglue tends to hold it in place

[Byoung]

that works great thanks for the tip

i think it sometimes has a lot to do with the threads used. on stuff that i've found that comes apart, a drop of superglue tends to hold it in place

[ETW Grumpy]

I use waxed Irish linen and back stitch 3 holes, cut the thread close to the project, then hit it with a lighter for a second to melt the wax and kind of seal it in place.

[Luke Hatley]

Grumpy that works for me also..

[Pip]

Thanks guys I will know for next time, I just found knots do spoil the look of a project. i need to dye and finish then I will post, if you'll forgive the tatty first 10 stitches I ever did, which are pretty bad!

[Michael Sheldon]

I backstitch a few, cut flush, that's it. I've never had a free end pull loose.

[Romey]

I use waxed Irish linen and back stitch 3 holes, cut the thread close to the project, then hit it with a lighter for a second to melt the wax and kind of seal it in place.

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