Tiger ver Far East threads

[NVLeatherWorx]

16 minutes ago, battlemunky said:

Right but don't you have to switch from left first right second to right first left second in order of lead needle? If that question even makes sense...  For instance if you start left needle first, when you do your backstitch you need to go right needle first. I read that somewhere and have always done it. I don't think I've tested it without doing it before...

I am sure that there is someone out there who has said that and I am sure that there are several that have done it.  I always start with my right hand needle and keep it to the back of the hole (closest to my chest, some would call this the bottom needle) and the needle entering from the left will always go on the outer side of the right needle (away from my chest, this is what some would call the top needle).  I do this regardless of whether I am stitching forward or backward so as to maintain a consistent line and appearance.  And I always pull my needles straight out and away from the leather to ensure that the stitch lays straight on the line.  I have never reversed my process yet.

Check this thread to see what my lines look like on both sides. http://leatherworker.net/forum/topic/81834-new-thread-company-advice/?page=2

 

Edited September 8, 2018 by NVLeatherWorx
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[battlemunky]

Yep @NVLeatherWorx, I've been following that thread (<----pun!). I totally wasn't questioning your quality, I know it's done right. I was trying to work my way through getting rid of a useless step in my own stitching

Apologies for the thread hijacking @chrisash!

[DJole]

I have some waxed colored linen thread purchased from Royalwood in Ohio. They are actually a basketry and beading supply store, but they offer various colors and plies (i.e. how many strands) of waxed linen. I've been satisfied with their thread, and the selection is quite good. 
Website: https://www.royalwoodltd.com/cat14-17ar.htm
I haven't used Tiger thread yet. I should get some to experiment with on projects.

[Dunluce]

9 hours ago, NVLeatherWorx said:

If you are performing the steps of the saddle stitch properly then there is no chance of stabbing through the thread as some have mentioned here in this thread.  The stabbing of the thread is only a risk if you pull one stitch all the way through then push your opposite needle through from the other side.  This also results in your stitching looking inconsistent, especially on the reverse side of your project.  Both needles need to be pushed into the stitching hole from each side and you need to ensure that you maintain the orientation of the needles from start to finish, even when doing your back stitch to end the line.

The only other suggestion I can offer is to make sure that when you are pulling your needles through the hole that you make sure that the trailing end remains below the needle on both sides of the leather to ensure that it lays in straight and consistently.  As easy as saddle stitching may seem it can create issues if not done properly and consistently and the outcome is not always pretty to look at.

Lie most others here I have tried several different threads but it is only with Tiger thread that I am more prone to the problem of stabbing the thread. I am not sure why but  it is what it’s is.  In addition actuallly prefer the way a round thread site especially with the  ‘slanted’ style of stitching.