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Join me in this mini tutorial where I demonstrate the technique I use to hand stitch a seam with back stitches laying neatly side by side.
You can use this technique with any thread you like, but best results are obtained with a cabled or round thread. Linen being very dense will have the most defined results visually (Cabled poly used in the video flattens out a little more). Please enjoy.
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Wuta Leather pricking irons:
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Thread- best (Linen/Poly):
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@kabily8972 4 года назад

I would like to see the other side,too.Please.🙏

@rondumontier1187 4 года назад

It's nice to see the "oldschool" technique being taught. I love it. I was taught this by an old German Master Crafter back the 80s when i started full time. This is great stuff Thank you

@LeathercraftMasterclass 4 года назад

That's so cool to hear. Thanks for sharing Ron 👍

@alexey8615 Год назад

@@LeathercraftMasterclass Здавствствуй , я тольку учусь . Вы из не многих мастеров у котрых которых чистая и красивая работа. У других мастера шило даже не того размера. Понятно и наглядно , даже без перевода . Спасибо.

@LeathercraftMasterclass Год назад

@@alexey8615 не за что мой друг ))👍

@andyshields5935 3 года назад

Enjoyed this video, using the spare needle to align the thread is a new technique. Thank you

@LeathercraftMasterclass 3 года назад

You're welcome. Happy it helped 👍

@PaulBatchelor717 2 года назад

Clear, precise and flawlessly executed. Wonderful content.

@LeathercraftMasterclass 2 года назад

Thank you Paul, much appreciated. I'm glad you're benefiting from the videos 👍

@hangingoutwithronwalters4505 2 года назад

Thank you ! Just the teaching I have been searching for. Excellent video.

@LeathercraftMasterclass 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful Ron. Thanks for watching! 👍

@lueddusalvattore 4 года назад

🙌🏻🙌🏻 always doing the best!!!

@LeathercraftMasterclass 4 года назад

Much appreciated Luiggi. Happy you found it valuable 👍

@teebo3069 4 года назад

Thanks man I love these make more I’m a noob 🤪😂

@scottpeever3198 4 года назад

First time I have seen ur show and I like how u explained the whole process made it easy to follow so I liked and subscribed keep up the good stuff!

@LeathercraftMasterclass 4 года назад

Thank you Scott, that's great that you found it helpful 👍

@Tcorse22 Год назад

This was so helpful. Thanks!

@LeathercraftMasterclass Год назад

Great to know! You're welcome 👍

@steveducharme2541 4 года назад

Excellent video. Thanks

@LeathercraftMasterclass 4 года назад

You're welcome Steve. Thanks for watching 👍

@pgreenx 3 года назад

Very helpful. Both explanation and footage. Subbed

@LeathercraftMasterclass 3 года назад

You're welcome, thanks for subscribing 👍

@savagehawaii7491 2 года назад

Great video, thank you

@LeathercraftMasterclass 2 года назад

You're welcome!

@williamong1768 4 года назад

perfect man thank you

@LeathercraftMasterclass 4 года назад

You're welcome!

@JIMI291 4 года назад

Subscribed brother

@flatdog- Год назад

Thank you

@LeathercraftMasterclass Год назад

Hope you find it useful 👍

@vizizhandmadeleather5574 5 лет назад

Great video bro

@LeathercraftMasterclass 5 лет назад

Happy you like it buddy

@MrThumper1440 4 года назад

If I could hand stich as well as you, I'd throw my sewing machines away!!! Great tutorial.

@LeathercraftMasterclass 4 года назад

Haha thank you. I particularly enjoy hand stitching so I think it all comes down to what gives you the most satisfaction. Thanks for watching! 👍

@juliangonzales2916 3 года назад

Excelente 👍

@LeathercraftMasterclass 3 года назад

Thanks Julian

@Arch1301 3 года назад

very clear wow

@LeathercraftMasterclass 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@juancarrillo3104 4 года назад

Great work. Thanks for the video. May I ask you what size of awl you where using here?

@gypsycruiser 5 лет назад

The best video on the subject of stitching leather , wonderful to see such inspiring skill.

@LeathercraftMasterclass 5 лет назад

That's very encouraging to hear. Thank you for the kind words and happy you enjoyed it :)

@evybabee 4 года назад

Even though your stitching is gorgeous, I think I prefer straight stitches over zigzag stitching. I ordered some fancy Sinabroks 1.2 mm round hold punches. This backstitch technique is great though, I could never figure out how to get those stitches to lay perfectly flat like that!

@LeathercraftMasterclass 4 года назад

Thank you Evelyn. I'm glad the video helped you with your back stitch technique 👍

@MuhammadBajaAksha 5 лет назад

Thank you! Great video.

@LeathercraftMasterclass 5 лет назад

You're welcome, thanks for watching :)

@kimberlyli382 5 лет назад

beautiful!

@LeathercraftMasterclass 5 лет назад

Thank you Kimberley

@richardichard4237 6 лет назад

good teaching, subscribed.

@LeathercraftMasterclass 5 лет назад

Thank you!

@Nurronshodiqin 5 лет назад

hello again :p

@bamegokreatif1980 2 года назад

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@jamesbarker3918 4 года назад

Great video, thank you. One question, what size nylon thread should I use if I have 4mm chisel punches. I do not want a chunky look and plan to make wallets, ax sheaths and pouches.

@LeathercraftMasterclass 4 года назад

Hello James, I am not that familiar with Nylon machine thread sizes, but a 0.6mm thread would probably fit the bill there. Tkt 12 - 20 maybe?

@bekirdemir9411 3 года назад

Thanx for tutorial. Wich your thread. How mm?

@trovatoreleathergoods4669 4 года назад

Love the attention to detail...thank you! Is this considered a Saddler Stitch? I've seen some techniques when they come through with the second needle the thread goes over the top of the needle and then pull through.Does it matter either way? Just learning and would love your insight. Much appreciated!

@LeathercraftMasterclass 4 года назад

Thank you. I can't really visualise what you mean, but as long as you are obtaining the desired result, that's all that matters. Correct, this is a saddle stitch.

@ianknight2053 3 года назад

Thank you very much. Please can you explain why most hand stitching is done towards, rather than away from you?

@LeathercraftMasterclass 3 года назад

As your arms begin to tire, you are bringing them closer to your body which can mitigate fatigue. Also, your fingers touch the thread less stitching back as compared to forward.

@ianknight2053 3 года назад

@@LeathercraftMasterclass Thank you for the explanation. I started leathercraft about 2 years ago and have always stitched away from myself but I will certainly now try it towards myself.

@tonicboy 3 года назад

Thank you for a great instructional video. Just one question - using this technique, I get nice angled stitches on the front (right hand side), but flat stitches on the back. Is that just how it is with saddle stitches or am I doing something wrong? Is there any way to get both sides angled?

@LeathercraftMasterclass 3 года назад

Yes, angles are possible on both sides, but this involves a different technique. I explain this in the course 'The Techniques Of Hand Stitching' available as part of a Video Plan. www.leathercraftmasterclass.com

@NemoVir 4 года назад

Is is possible you can do a video on how to comfortably use the clam? I bought one, but I suspect I am not using it properly. It’s extremely awkward to use, so much so,that I don’t use it anymore.

@LeathercraftMasterclass 4 года назад

I don't think there is any trick to being comfortable stitching with a clam. If you can't find a comfortable position it may not be a good fit for you. You can try turning the chair so that the back rest supports the side of your rib cage giving your lower back a break. I do that sometimes if i'm stitching for hours.

@timothyblunk4534 Год назад

Hope I'm not too late to get this questioned answered. If stitching with a cast does all the same technique apply, or does the back stitch work best without a cast?

@LeathercraftMasterclass Год назад

When casting, most don't cast the back stitch as well. However I would recommend experimenting both ways to see what gives you the best look.

@timothyblunk4534 Год назад

@@LeathercraftMasterclass thanks!

@CantrellLeatherGoods 5 лет назад

Great tutorial. I’m always looking to perfect my techniques and this will certainly help. Thank you so much for taking the time to produce this. I’ll have to go and check out your website for sure. Beautiful stitches by the way.

@LeathercraftMasterclass 5 лет назад

Thank you Choya. I'm happy that you find this tutorial helpful. I have many more video courses on the website www.leathercraftmasterclass.com You may enjoy The Technique Of Hand Stitching which is a full length course and goes much more in depth :)

@gunnersmate623 4 года назад

I'm trying to connect pieces of scrap leather to make a unique handbag or something of sorts. Is there a way to either lace or hand sew pieces together smoothly? I am a beginner in leather crafting and have so many ideas its crazy... but I have to learn the stitches.

@LeathercraftMasterclass 4 года назад

I would personally undertake a project like that when you have more experience mastering the fundamentals of stitching, skiving and edge finishing. Start with small projects like simple card holders and expand as your skill set improves.

@donaldmcdaniel1773 Год назад

👍

@ej5538 2 года назад

Hello, I was wondering what size awl this is? Vergez Blanchard sells 5, and I quite like the look of this. Thank you.

@LeathercraftMasterclass 2 года назад

I'm not 100% sure I'm afraid, it's been some years since I bought it. I do know it's on the smaller side, but I have another Blanchard that is even smaller. So small/medium perhaps? Incidentally it's exactly the same size as my Wuta Leather awl (only comes in one size), and I feel that's a better and cheaper alternative if you can see past the 'made in china' aspect.

@RezcoastBrisky 4 года назад

What size is the awl your using? Having trouble choosing what size I’d need.

@LeathercraftMasterclass 4 года назад

This is one size up from the smallest awl haft that Blanchard make I believe.

@V3leathercraft 3 года назад

Is it because the pony is left slanded, u r keeping the left hand upside? If it's 90° pony, how the hands should be?

@rachelsmith7295 Год назад

Is a thread zapper neater than a lighter for melting thread ends? I usually use linen thread so no experience of polyester. Thanks

@LeathercraftMasterclass Год назад

I have no experience with a thread zapper I'm afraid. It would reduce the chance of scorching your leather I imagine, but I don't know if it simply cuts and seals the thread or makes a plug to prevent pull-through like a lighter does.

@dmitriyobidin6049 4 года назад

is it possible to get that inclined stitch on both sides with diamond chisel? I am only capable to get 1 side with inclined stitch, on the other side it is going straight every time...

@LeathercraftMasterclass 4 года назад

A diamond chisel isn't as effective as a pricking iron for obtaining an angle or incline to your stitch. But in order to gain an angle on both sides, you first need to cast your stitch and also use leather that is both thick and firm enough. I explain this in further detain in my video course 'The Techniques Of Hand Stitching' available on my website: www.leathercraftmasterclass.com Thank you.

@kadirozmen7931 4 года назад

@@LeathercraftMasterclass and Dmitriy Odisin, I have very the smae problem!

@danielstyffe 5 лет назад

What size are the thread used in this video? 0.45mm?

@LeathercraftMasterclass 5 лет назад

Yes 0.45

@jhonsenliandi1 3 года назад

how to lock linen thread ? i never use linen thread because i don't know how to lock when done stitching,,,i use polyester thread and burn thread when i done stitching,,,thanks

@LeathercraftMasterclass 3 года назад

Finishing seams with linen or polyester thread is explained in the video course 'The Techniques Of Hand Stitching'. Available via leathercraftmasterclass.com

@asepkurniawan4066 3 года назад

Hi friend. what kind of thread do you use? what size? please help answer, this is important for me

@LeathercraftMasterclass 3 года назад

Not sure I'm afraid, it's an old video.

@callumstyan7399 5 лет назад

I didn't know until watching this video that anyone used pricking irons or diamond chisels, whatever term you want to use, without punching all the way through each piece of leather. Is there any objective reason to do it that way? Do the stitches on the back side of the piece come out nicer? I find it hard to punch through even just two 3-4oz veg tan pieces but I suspect I just have a bad chisel and maul.

@LeathercraftMasterclass 5 лет назад

Using an awl is a traditional way of stitching leather, pricking irons are only meant to mark the surface to follow with your awl. Modern pricking irons now have thinner prongs with tougher steel so that you can punch all the way through. However, most advanced projects require the use of an awl, and I like to keep my skills sharp by using it even if I don't need to. Proficiency through practice. Cheers.

@Julprimas 4 года назад

What a pricking iron style? Diamond or european?

@LeathercraftMasterclass 4 года назад

European 👍

@OpIndependence 4 года назад

Why are you stitching below the groove line you made? Is it for easier demonstration? It is my understanding you typically want to stitch inside the groove so you can recess the thread for longer life. I am just starting to get into leather work so I may be completely confused here. Thanks.

@LeathercraftMasterclass 4 года назад

The groove that you see is actually a decorative crease line above the stitch that adds visual interest like a frame. It is done by using a heated creasing iron that compresses the leather there. It used to be done for practical reasons to reduce water ingress from the edge and reduce fraying. Stitching inside a groove cut out in the grain layer is typically an American western style of stitching coming from saddlery. It is used in western goods mainly for style reasons. In England and France the thread is tapped flat after stitching to reduce friction wear.

@OpIndependence 4 года назад

@@LeathercraftMasterclass Thanks so much for the detailed response. This helps greatly. Keep up the great work.

@BonjourMonsieurStig 5 лет назад

Can I ask what awl you’re using? It looks like the slits from the iron as opposed to round or diamond awls I usually see

@LeathercraftMasterclass 5 лет назад

Hello. It is an awl by Vergez Blanchard.

@Itsmarieanne 5 лет назад

Leathercraft Masterclass hello, what size of awl are you using? Also really great work, you either make it look easy or I might need to upgrade my tools bwcause your awl is so easily getting through!

@galihwicaksono3703 4 года назад

More than a year late but let me ask you this, do you use this technique for all kinds and all sizes of threads? Like flat thread or big round 1mm thread. Thank you.

@LeathercraftMasterclass 4 года назад

Hello. I don't usually go above 0.7mm in thickness, I also don't use flat thread. So yes I would use the same technique for all my work.

@galihwicaksono3703 4 года назад

@@LeathercraftMasterclass thank you for your answer

@alexdorand 5 лет назад

Would you be kind and put a video on how to stitch inverse pricking iron?

@LeathercraftMasterclass 5 лет назад

Stitching with inverse irons is covered in the course on attache case making 👍

@alexdorand 5 лет назад

@@LeathercraftMasterclass thanks, started watching it now. Amazing course.

@PerfectWoodGrain 4 года назад

Where can I acquire a Finch clam?

@LeathercraftMasterclass 4 года назад

Thank you for your enquiry. I purchased these clams from Abbey England and personalised them with my own logo.

@PerfectWoodGrain 4 года назад

@@LeathercraftMasterclass Thank you!

@matthewdenty7760 4 года назад

You say you have anothe tutorial on stitching .... do you simply go back and forth with directional tension or do you flop the threads as well but just dont teach that here?

@LeathercraftMasterclass 4 года назад

That's correct. I have a video entitled 'The Techniques Of Hand Stitching' which is available with via membership: www.leathercraftmasterclass.com Thank you.

@RANDOM-jpg93 4 года назад

0.45/0.55/0.35 thread?

@LeathercraftMasterclass 4 года назад

Filmed almost 2 years ago, so not too sure I'm afraid.

@BlueToronto 4 года назад

So if you want to start with two back stitches I guess you would start from the 3rd hole?

@LeathercraftMasterclass 4 года назад

Yes that is correct. Thanks for watching 👍

@BlueToronto 4 года назад

Awesome, thanks. I'm on my way towards becoming a leathercraft master.

@LeathercraftMasterclass 4 года назад

@@BlueToronto Awesome to hear. You may enjoy following me on Insta too @leathercraftmasterclass. I post content most days..reviews, hacks, mini tutorial, lives etc.

@BlueToronto 4 года назад

@@LeathercraftMasterclass Cool, I'm not on Instagram but I'll be sure to check things out. I did check out your 4Z Pricking Irons video though.

@robustfoods8398 5 месяцев назад

...I appreciate your vids... just thought I would help you back. Your attributionn about DaVinci is not quite .... it was Michaelangelo, actually...... "trifles make perfection, but perfection is no trifle". I know, its a small nit-pick, but that's kinda the essence of the concept you've espoused. It might mean alot to Michaelangelo as well. He signed in bold letters across her sash his pieta, when he was a young, brash 23 year old, when he overheard someone attributing his work to another artist. He later said he regretted doing it.

@LeathercraftMasterclass 5 месяцев назад

Correct DaVinci didn't say "trifles make perfection, but perfection is no trifle". I can only imagine old Leo improved upon Michelangelo's saying to lessen the association with a boozy dessert. They are perfectly tasty though.

@mksee66 4 месяца назад

You should have shown the opposite side bro. opposite side is equally important.

@LeathercraftMasterclass 4 месяца назад

That's where the online courses come in, especially the Beginner Class. leathercraftmasterclass.com

@godofm3tal1 4 года назад

Wuta. Curiosity there. I have seen their wares and thought them to be Chinese knockoffs. Are you somehow sponsored by them or do you genuinely prefer their wares for quality of product?

@LeathercraftMasterclass 4 года назад

Not sponsored by them no. I generally prefer vintage irons for the bulk of my work, but that's not a reliable source to recommend to people. Wuta just happen to have a good price to quality ratio, where if you pay more, you won't necessarily get more.

@godofm3tal1 4 года назад

I've been eyeballing their edge creaser and been reluctant to pull the trigger because of the brand. I get what you're saying though. Tandy and weaver stuff come from similar places and they just throw their brand on it to get people to feel better about buying it. But the wuta stuff is a fair bit more expensive than Tandy/weaver. Which is why the apprehension. Have you put any of their other tools to the test?

@LeathercraftMasterclass 4 года назад

@@godofm3tal1 Yeah, a few other tools like their Japanese style knife, needles, edge beveler,s sanders, and probably some other odds and ends here and there like thread. Overall I prefer Blanchard and Dixon, but I'm not really loyal to any particular brand. I don't own anything from Tandy however.

@godofm3tal1 4 года назад

Yea Tandy is junk for the most part but there are some things that you don't really need to have the best of and theirs do a fine enough job, like scratch awls and bone folders. Tooling stamps for most needs. Their mauls are real legit but I think they discontinued the stacked leather variants. Shame. And honestly, while their rating system is cringe worthy, their stitching chisels really are hard to beat. I honestly feel their standard black chisels are on par with if not better than seiwa offerings of the same style. All you have to do is polish the tips. And their fine diamond models are really nice, and closer to traditional measurements, but can be a bit too tightly packed for thinner leather in my opinion. Other than that, trash.

@orion7741 Год назад

it is a great video, BUT when saddle stitching, there is no actual need to backstitch. If you use a locking stitch for the last stitch, the thread will never come apart, and that is more than enough to hold everything for the life of the project. Using a locking stitch totally eliminates the need for any sort of back stitch. Plus, there is absolutely zero reason to put a backstitch at the beginning of the stitching. it is all one solid thread so putting a backstitch there is pointless and just makes it look ugly.

@LeathercraftMasterclass Год назад

Hi Orion. A backstitch is to increase surface area to prevent your stitches from cutting into the leather at a high stress point. Adding redundancy is a secondary benefit. I agree, not every seam needs it. Thank you for sharing your thoughts