Love the videos. I'm a leather worker, as a hobby mostly, and have been wondering where I could get a hog bristle...now I know I can substitute fishing line. I've been sewing with saddlery needles, but have wanted to try a bristle. And now I can! Thank you so much.
Honestly, if you're repairing a factory-made boot you might want to just stick with the lock stitch. That stitch is an imitation of a machine stitch, which is the way the boot was done in the first place. If you want to make a factory boot as good as it was originally, then just do a lock stitch. If you want to make it BETTER, or if you're repairing custom made boots, then the way I've demonstrated would be best.
The type of stitch I'm doing here is a serpentine stitch, and it makes a much stronger seam than the lock stitch. With a lock stitch the strength of each stitch is dependent on the previous stitch--cut one and the entire seam is at risk. This type of construction is so stable that theoretically you could cut every third stitch. I don't plan to try it though!
The threads are created of several different smaller cords twisted together. In order to attach them to a bristle without a big knot, the end of the thread needs to taper to very thin. I buy my threads pre made but you can make them yourself with a ball of the smaller thread.
What is that machine? "Sutton?"I saw someone in Ireland use something like that to indent the edge of leather strips. It would be perfect for the edges of leather vest pieces.
I am having trouble making the bristle lock. I puncture the thread and pull bristle and thread through but nothing locks in place. I am doing something wrong but I can't make out what the problem is. Do you have a suggestion?
I'll try doing it a few more times. What happens right now, is that the thread starts to run off the bristle when I pull it through the hole. I don't hear it pop like you do. But I may just be impatient - I'll give it a few more goes
No, I haven't seen one of those and I don't know where you'd find one. The best chance would probably be Ebay, but who knows what the seller would call it...
Good afternoon Lisa. What thread are you using? Is she linen, capron, or another? What is the approximate diameter of the thread, after you twist a few. thank
