Using the Speedy Stitcher to Sew Webbing & Canvas 

IMPORTANT, atleast he does set up with lighter thread, and extra wraps around post for tension.. First video I have seen covering this.. Well Done here ...

I can't recall how many decades I've used the speedy stitcher. I just have to have one. A few things about using one: I heat seal the ends with whatever lighter I have, then press the still melted thread with the metal at the tip of the lighter to flatten the melted thread end. Usually this means I leave a bit longer tail on the thread ends coming out of the knot. I also try to have the end knot positioned between/within the stitched fabric, if possible. In the vid he mentions keeping the knot in the middle. He means pulling both sides of the stitch below the inner and outer surface of the fabric. But you can pull too tight and stress the fabric to bunch up.(usually not desired) You can arrange the "knot" so one side(loop) is pulled completely through the fabric. This allows for one side to have a thread that is straight through all the loops. Therefore you have a stitch that can be released by pulling out the straight side thread. (obviously for only special purposes, like make a long basting stitch for temporary alignment.) Re-spooling the bobbin. I use an electric drill. The "axle" nubs on the bobbin are just long enough to chuck one of them to a drill. Getting some extra bobbins pre-spooled can be handy for big jobs or thread switching. Just like normal sewing machines. Find, make, or buy a tool to act as a stitching pony. Big paper clamps, vise grip pliers, whatever (or even a stitching pony). Clamp the fabric so your stitches can perfectly track along the clamp edge, and allow for stitching without needing a hard surface to push into. I haven't checked availability but a "ball-point" needle would be an excellent option. All sharp point needles can and will cut fabric. I use "ball-point" needles frequently on sewing machines; and other hand sewing tasks. I usually leave my speedy stitcher locked and loaded (needled and threaded). I push the needle into a small piece of plastic foam or a short piece of webbing to cover the point while in storage. As in the vid, I avoid putting the "next stitch" through any previous stitch. I prefer to not cut fabric or threads, no matter how slight the risk.

I find that attatching a no.4 or no. 2/0 saddler's needle to the tag end helps with getting it through the loop on the back side much easier when using the smaller threads.

Good content, but the music is distracting and annoying

Excellent video. I inherited a lot of old tools that belonged to my grandfather and great grandfather. One is a very old tool like this, still in the box, and I believe it's the same brand. I don't think it was ever used. Very nice to see such an informative video on its use. Thank you!

What you are saying is important enough to hold the attention of the viewer.....without the competition from the music to be heard.

Have been using a speedy stitcher for years to make things out of leather (bag for my bugle , cell phone cases , knife cases etc. ) but just now watching this very well done video will make my next projects much easier. I was adding extra steps that were not needed. Thank you .

Its basically a manual sewing machine ! Smart idea ! After watching the video and as a lifetime boater I’m suprised i never owned a Speedy Stitcher ? Of course ive had my own Walking foot machine for many years and as a Custom Woodworker ive always built my own sewing stations with extended tables for big bulky items I’m very impressed with your results

Great demo. When finishing with the square knot, I didn't have a hot knife. I leave the tails longer than the demonstrator did, hold them together in close proximity and light them up with a bic lighter. When it burns down almost to the knot, I use the metal cover on the lighter to mash the burning ends down into the knot. Doesn't look too pretty but not one has failed for me.

It's magic. Absolutely magic! I'm about to begin a project to turn some thick hand braided placemates into tote bags, and I've been trying to figure out how to do this, what to use. And there you are. Fantastic. Off to buy one of these babies. :) Thanks

This is really good. I have a speedy stitcher with heavy thread, but always have used a sailor's palm and a sail needle and thread for sail work. Nice to know I can just get a different needle and use the SS for both.

I watch many a video muted, anyway it is a good video, & this is a great tool!! I would probably agree the music is unnecessary, but your demo is 100% professional in my humble opinion.

This is a great video and I don't get all the complaints about noise - Audio is great. Going to get a speedy stitcher for my webbing/canvas jobs.

Thanks. I learnt something new today. I always wanted to know how to use an awl.

Been wanting to learn this for years..now as I've watched this,I feel like pro.Awesome teaching

Now this is an absolutely great tool to have on the boat....... going to get one for sure.

I've long used the 2 needle saddle stitch method . This looks interesting , thanks .

Highly recommended Been using one for 40 years in NZ can still get needles etc A good buy ,American made Far superior to fake Chinese one

Excellent tutorial! Thanks for the bobbin-winding tip!

I think when I buy one, I'll put a bodkin needle on the thread end to make passing through the reverse side loop less fiddly.

I love all of your instructional videos - but the music was very distracting. Great video! I've always wanted to learn how to use that tool. Thank you.

Thank You for the education on this subject :)

Just ordered the speedy stitcher, reviewed the video, thanks.

Thanks for the excellent tutorial.. I was wondering to buy a sewing machine only to replace my windsurfing sail panel but by watching this video I´m going to just use this method...It will take longer but i´m not in a hurry anyway...lol

Great explanation and demonstration !!

First thing to do when you get a speedy stitcher is remove the thread it comes with as a bundle, then cut that bundle in three places severing the thread into thousands of little pieces, then throwing it into your garden bed - in fact it may even be safer to bury it for the wildlife to avoid even though you cut it before disposal. It comes soggy, melty, and gross, and will ruin any project you're working on. I prefer kevlar monofilament or kevlar twine for webbing stitching. Been using the same method for decades and boy it holds!

Adorei o Speedy Stitcher. Ótima ferramenta para se ter a mão!

Very informative especially how last stitch secured and wax thread heated nice & neat. I have to hem some Filson oiled tin cloth pants and now I know how to do it.

Love that speedy stitch. Awesome.

great instructional video, thanks Sailright.

It's hard to like a guy with a watch that nice. But not impossible. Cheers.

great tool, well demonstrated

Great demonstration, thank you!

Great video

awesome! I bout to fix all my backpacks that need repair!

I actually do this with a sewing machine needle to hem my pants. And i use a thimble to penetrate the fabric easier and protect my finger.

very useful, thank you very much

Could I use this tool to repair the corner pockets and seams on a gazebo cover? Thanks.

i really liked your tutorial on using the speedy stitcher to make a lock stitch zigzag stitch. i am thinking the technique of making a lock stitch can be used with a regular needle and thread as well? You just would not have the groove for the thread to ride inside of when going through the material? and you would not have the convenience of the handle of the tool to make it easier to make the stitches?

I have been trying with difficulty of how to replace my nylon straps to my white water boat bags. Knew bags are 65 a peace. I need to fix or replace 4 of them. I will see where I can find one of these.

Great product and thanks for the demonstration. Is it possible to stitch leather together with this tool? Thanks.

i make it a bit easier by putting the spare needle on the end ot the thread. i then push the needle through the thread of the other neelde. to keep from misplacing the needle i push it into a wine cork and pull it out when time to loop through the other thread

Why is everybody complaining about the music? That beat is 🔥🔥🔥

Can’t hear what they say because of the music!!!!!

Its actually faster than my industrial sewing machine

very good video enjoy it and maybe I can use a awl thanks

Think tooth floss would work good for this? It's waxed nylon,seems like it would be more durable.

What if ur sewing something really long and u run out of the backstitch thread

When I look at the close up video of the needle, It seems to me, that leather point needles are used for the Speedy Stitcher. I do not like that use on woven fabrics, because the point will cut the fibers and weaken fabric or webbing. I have used a similar sewing awl, and then I grinded the point of the needle before use, so the sharp edges got smooth. Are you able to supply needles with regular point for the Speedy Stitcher?

Good information but annoying background music.

При длинном шве для свободной нитки попробуйте использовать дополнительно иглу или тонкую пластиковую трубку (от ватных палочек).

MY FRIEND preciso do costureiro e sua máquina par refazer e consertar uma velas e até transformar uma em vela de temporal, com bolsa longas para enfiar talas de bambu ! (as de fibras originais pesam muito e são curtas)

Well, still wondering whether this is 21st century using such kind of tool for stitching. Have you ever noticed cobbler's stitch, perhaps switch over to the stitches of its kind that could be better and more easier with a good finish.

Sail rite not saya rite. The L is not silent. It's the same with Solder it's not soder. Nor is there a T in Second. The product looks great and I have no problem with the music or the camera work. (Just keeping in with the Theme of comments below)

Очень познавательное видео

THE WEIGHT OF FABRIC IS HEAVY AND IT'S MADE OF COTTON THANKS VERY MUCH

I've read bits n pieces of The Sailmaker's Apprentice. Perhaps the biggest thing that stuck in my mind was, very early in the book, Emiliano Marino was very firm that, apart from a few very rare exceptions...he does NOT use knots. Best we develop good habits from day one! So is this a very rare exception? Anyone know how Emiliano would finish this?

really excellent

What is with the music in the background. It is very difficult to list to the presenter. Thank you for killing the background noise.

Thanks 🙏🙏

Wow Awesome..!

Agree with all the positive comments - tip: take away the zoom button from the camera and buy a tripod if the camera man has the shakes, it makes me dizzy

excellent vid thanks....c

Nice

Would it repair torn hot tub sides

sweet rolex

The website comes up blank.

Just re-upload without the music.

i need a replacement needle ?????

great tool but should be named slow stitcher.

The curved needle is for emergency human repairs.😳

Background music too loud, can barely hear you

In my opinion you started with zag and zigged on the way back.

good morning what is the size of yarn and needle which are used in the sewing of tents

Can you use Braid Fishing line as sewing Line ????

You have a youtube channel? Thank you so much!

Bueno

what advice do you have for stitching a patch onto a luff tube of a windsurf sail where the other side is not accessible?

can't you just put another curved needle on the thread tail end to pass thru the Loop???? or use some long tweezers. Sure seems it would be a bit easier.

why can't you do a back stitch to lock the thread. Won't this stitcher do that???

The video could do without the music

Algum BR ai sabe o nome disso em português, é sempre difícil comprar essas coisas no Brasil - There is some "BR" that knows the name of this thing in portuguese, it's always hard to buy these such things in Brasil.

Always sounds like this guy is saying “Sayer rite”.

I usually don't post criticism, and it's not just this video, but what is it that drives people to play music so loud in videos? It's fine if it's low enough just to fill in the background, but when you're doing a video that you want to be heard, why is it the same volume as the narrator's voice?

Music 2 loud

Music kind of drowns out speakers ...

Good as expected from Sairite...as soon as the "music" stops. That irritating plonking background noise all tutorial makers deem necessary, is just that - irritating.

Really wanted to learn from this video, but was confused as to it's purpose. Was it a music video or an instructive video on how to use the speedy stitcher. If is was for the later, get rid of the music, distracting from the real purpose.

Yeah, music is distracting

Not very speedy though?

works fine but is way more trouble to set up than a Stich-all.

Ditch the music

Hire an audio engineer to duck your music with a side chain compressor keyed off the dialogue. Audio 101

God the advertisement in this is so cheesy lol.like an 80s throw back.

I think it's pronounced sail-rite and not say-ilrite. Just guessing

Thanks for the video. It helped me decide what to buy. So, an awl that needs you to work on both sides of the fabric, passing a full length of thread *and* manualy doing a knot for every stich? Exactly ZERO advantages over heavy-duty needles - which are faster? And cheaper. Pass.

Lose the music

Speedy stitcher, only takes 30 minutes to wind and put together... lol

The added audio was repetetive and annoying.. Terrible voice..

Loose the music, bad!