Double Needle Blind Stitch Part 2 - Leather v14

This application of the stitch on leather comes with an added level of difficulty due to its location. But we don't get to chose where the damage is. In the field we adjust and get with it.
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This information will be educational for anyone in leather repair, vinyl repair, seat repair, car repair, aircraft refurbishing, painting and dyeing, and any mobile tech service.
This is not intended as a DIY channel.
I DO NOT SELL PRODUCTS. A detailed explanation is given for each step. As with all my videos, this illustrates my own personal preference based on decades of experience. Please note that I don't sell products and am not profiting from these videos nor are they sponsored. So if you have questions about the products then please contact your supplier. (Like they’ll know!)

[@lindaclark3626]

Sir, you are an amazing artisan and your generosity in teaching us is so appreciated! I have been able to make a repair on a similar tear in the driver's seat of my husband's truck. I ordered leather fill and matching leather dye to make the entire seat look new again. Thank you for sharing your craft!

[@Jimmynitr]

Amazing, that rip disappeared, the only KZbin video that explains it so well. I will try it. Looks like new, great work.

[@clivebaker615]

Many thanks for this great lesson. I have now repaired our leather sofa and the repair is perfect !

[@a.r.t.srealrepairsforrealc8247]

Good news! Thanks

[@cazkevie5657]

If you don’t mind me asking where do you buy the hook needles you have? I have some but they are smaller

[@debber9992]

What a great video! Can't wait to grab some needles and heavy thread and get to work on my leather truck seat. Thank you so very much!

[@jeffvandagrif]

Great original song ! Great repair too ! That being said glad you didn't quit your day job ! 😊

[@davidsimpson3380]

Wonderful repair Thank You! ... and I really enjoyed your guitar playing quite impressive!

[@cirquestar6618]

that's kinda a stich I learned when I was a kid (mother was a dress maker/ Re-upholster the free couch type) restoring a car now so trying to relearn. Her stich doubled back to the start and was called the "like this" stich.

[@Bob-cd5pp]

Perfect I have struggled with this repair for 50 years

[@a.r.t.srealrepairsforrealc8247]

Glad you can use it!

[@robertpopielaski8154]

Great video,i like the original song has a bit of a gypsy jazz feel thanks again

[@a.r.t.srealrepairsforrealc8247]

Thanks Robert. It's a 2fer. Original repair ideas and original music. Thought it would keep the channel interesting.

[@Anonymous-it5jw]

Both informative and very helpful! Thanks!

[@BobbidyBob]

Informative, helpful and wha-la, perfection! Thanks!

[@mastertech5036]

You make it look so easy! I wish I had a talent other than breaking things. 😔

[@lewiswood1630]

Thank you for the tutorials. I repaired an expensive leather settee and it is as good as new.

[@singmysong4444]

Dude is a genius.... Wow.... well done Sir! And cool music... too

[@kathygorda4148]

Beautiful work!

[@saultricoche6918]

Informative thank you for your teachings , loved the cherry blossom Melody🎶

[@yardrail3432]

I'm enjoying the ride immensely. So grateful for the learning curve. Many thanks Sir! Best Wishes from New Zealand.

[@LeoTranslator]

Great work. Congratulations!

[@7791Jeremy]

Looks great! I own a leather repair business in Indianapolis and love the tips.

[@a.r.t.srealrepairsforrealc8247]

Thanks, Jeremy. Hope it helps you a bit.

[@larrywimberly4930]

that was a very informative video gives me confidence that I can repair my seat myself

[@Ebencrowe]

Great work and video on how to do it. And guitar playing to boot! (I restring my guitar as I watched all 3 videos)

[@GrooveOn]

Nice clear video, I'll try this👍

[@waynereeves3949]

Great skills! Love the music

[@a.r.t.srealrepairsforrealc8247]

Thanks, Wayne!

[@frundlemud]

Another treat Thanks.

[@hermannevarez4032]

Nice stiching

[@naijakem]

Thank you

[@c4tze]

awesome. you saved my bmw seats and you saved me couple grand!

[@enginkazanci4727]

U are great!

[@Minkyu85]

Just Perfect.

[@a.r.t.srealrepairsforrealc8247]

Thanks. Perfect is on Saturday. I only work Monday through Friday!

[@justsayin4632]

Great video! But for the life of me, I can’t figure out why you create a brand new hole to pull the final tail out of (to tuck the knot). Just come out through a pre-existing seam or pre-existing hole. I know the hole you’re making is tiny and almost imperceptible, but it just seems unnecessary when there’s so many other options readily at hand.

[@a.r.t.srealrepairsforrealc8247]

You're right, and we usually do. If you've ever found yourself at the end and your fingers are so sore you can hardly work the needle and you' have a cramp in your back from leaning over for a half hour in a twisted position you'd find some relief in coming out of the seat as easily as is convenient. In this case, the high mileage vehicle is getting some refinishing on both of these panels anyway which included a few seconds with the glue/sand technique not just in that hole but in the open abrasion across the panel at the mid French seam as well. I didn't highlight that since the focus for the video was the stitching. Hope that helps.

[@jackh1794]

Where can I find the needles and thread to complete this task?

[@andydrennan8405]

Great repair! I'm enjoying your informative video series of interior repairs. Do you have a link or order information on the needles and type of thread that you are using. Both the round tip and chisel tooth needles. Thanks!

[@a.r.t.srealrepairsforrealc8247]

I was leaving that kind of info for anyone who wanted to sponsor. I'm doing these videos for free for the industry as it stands now. There are many suppliers out there. Thanks for your comments.

[@gymyers1]

Would nylon thread be ok to use? It said that it's upholstery thread, but would it stretch too much using it on a seat? Thanks.

[@theowentz8919]

There were two stitches showing on the beginning end. No stitches should ever be showing. I did this stitch a lot in the shop.

[@a.r.t.srealrepairsforrealc8247]

Good eye Leo. Of course we suspected this might be the case "since we don't have the luxury of tapering our repair" as stated in the video.

[@onderdemirci4328]

Muy bien 👍🇹🇷

[@cazkevie5657]

She might I be able to buy hook needles like yours

[@tave9011]

How do you start? Does each needle have its own thread or looped together? Great video

[@a.r.t.srealrepairsforrealc8247]

One thread . Needle on each end. Thanks, glad you found it helpful.

[@mikeziebarth7898]

How much on that kind of repair cost these days?

[@GBVCamp]

I am looking for the "chisel" needle and can't find a vendor. Can you help me with this? Also, does the backside of the chisel act as a cutting edge as some "cutting" suture needles do?

[@a.r.t.srealrepairsforrealc8247]

Any of the vendors have them.

[@GBVCamp]

@@a.r.t.srealrepairsforrealc8247 I find curved needles that are round however I am not able to find the description of a chisel needle. I thought I heard you mention a chisel needle. Do you use a round needle or a triangular needle? Would you please clarify this for me. If you would send a link to where you obtain your needles and thread that would be very much appreciated!

[@robertcarasiti8247]

Are you still using regular thread or are you using a special thicker leather thread?

[@a.r.t.srealrepairsforrealc8247]

It is specifically sold as hand sewing thread and is heavier than you would typically use in a standard machine.

[@doge8676]

Fire

[@cb2672]

hello - can you advise the brand/type of needle used - cant seem to find one online that looks like the pair your are using. Thank you

[@a.r.t.srealrepairsforrealc8247]

No brand in particular. 3" or 4" curved needle with a chisel point for leather. Your supplier will have them in stock.

[@alexanderlangermann3788]

einwandfrei

[@GrooveOn]

A.R.T. Thanks so much for a clear no fuss video, just what I was looking for to repair my Range Rover split leather seam ! If it helps you, as a fellow KZbinr, I would like to mention you on my channel called GrooveOn (kzbin.info/door/NDYsTCUo6KQ3RU4QLs4OqA), where I specialise in repairs on vehicles and diagnostic trouble shooting. I am currently creating a series on how I bought a cheap Range Rover and the repairs I need to do, of which the drivers seat seam was one of those fixes, thanks to you !