Beginner hand stitching mistakes and how to avoid them

[@ceilingunlimited-cp5kq]

I’ve always cut the end of thread on an angle with a pair of finishing thread snips or a good pair of scissors,as it makes a pin point on the end of thread which makes it a lot more easier to thread the needle. I find that works so much easier on all types threads. Definitely wax any unwaxed thread.

[@JHLeather]

That's a great tip 👍

[@KarlovaDesign]

me too :)

[@matttaylor2747]

I've been down a rabbit hole on leathercrafting videos and this is the by far the best basic tips and tricks video I've seen yet. I love that you went all the way down to the nitty gritty and the examples you created with the different colored threads are super clear. SUPERHELPFUL! Thank you.

[@JHLeather]

Glad you found it helpful 😀

[@InMyBusyLittleShop]

Jo even as an experienced leather artisan I always find tips or information to support my experience

[@JHLeather]

Glad you found it helpful 😀

[@KarlovaDesign]

Great video thank you :) You gathered all of those little pains in it LOL.

[@JHLeather]

Glad you found it helpful 😀

[@jgdevoe]

You definitely solved two issues I’ve had in the past and maybe even three. Putting the needle on the thread is something I’m gonna try for sure.

[@JHLeather]

Happy to help 👍

[@milom.2057]

Excellent video! Thank you for sharing.

[@JHLeather]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@danpatch4751]

Thanks for all the tips.🎉

[@JHLeather]

Glad you found it helpful 😁

[@woogaboogawiththegreenteet8436]

its good to see you again young lady,i hope life has been treating you well

[@JHLeather]

Thank you 😊

[@sopatisserie1282]

Thanks so much for sharing . Your tips bring my sanddle stitching to another level!😍

[@JHLeather]

Happy to help! 😀

[@jgdevoe]

You definitely solved two issues I’ve had in the past and maybe even three. Putting the needle on the thread is something I’m gonna try for sure. I also didn’t realize that on a bigger project I’ve been using really long thread and I didn’t know you could use two or three links and and one length with a double back stitch and then just start another one. I always thought you had to have the back stitching at the beginning and end of your stitch line.

[@JHLeather]

Glad you found it helpful 😁

[@williammrdeza9445]

Love these tips! Thanks Jo! Looking forward to Part 2.

[@JHLeather]

Glad you found it helpful 😁

[@Terry-n1i]

Great tutorial!! Thanks for the lessons and tips!!

[@keithhalliday4700]

A very helpful video. Thanks for your time in putting it together.

[@JHLeather]

Glad it was helpful! ☺️

[@odalesaylor]

Excellent!! Enjoy and learn from all your video lessons. Many thanks!

[@JHLeather]

Glad you like them! 😄

[@rrr40]

thank you once again for the amazing video I've learned a few more things you Rock all the best to you always

[@JHLeather]

Glad to help ☺️

[@infojaygraphie]

Thanks for all these advices, it will help to improve myself in hand stitching ;).

[@JHLeather]

Glad you found it helpful 😁

[@glemmari]

Great video and very good ripset. Thank you!

[@JHLeather]

Glad you enjoyed watching 😁

[@1arpa]

16:03 Does removing the thread and re-sewing it fix this problem? I'll have to try that. Thank you

[@robertcalkjr.8325]

Thanks for the tips. For threading the needle, I cut the tip of the thread at an angle and then flatten it with a hammer tap or the end of my awl. To measure how much thread to use, I measure the length that I need to stitch, then multiply by 8.5.

[@JHLeather]

Some great tips 👍

[@robertcalkjr.8325]

@@JHLeather Thanks. I failed to mention that the X8.5 is for thick leather for holsters and knife sheaths. Thin leather for a wallet or something you could go shorter. But it's better to have the thread too long than to run out a few inches from the end. LOL!

[@KenWeimar-t6t]

Thank you. Really useful stuff!

[@JHLeather]

Glad you found it helpful 👍

[@davidmcguinness9187]

Thanks for the video

[@JHLeather]

Glad you enjoyed it 😄

[@DerilLjon]

Спасибо большое!

[@JHLeather]

Glad you found it helpful 😁

[@alb673]

Nice video Jo. One question, whats the advantage of using linen and wax it for waterproofing, over already waxed polyester? I never used linen, just polyester thread. Thanks

[@mechminded2207]

0:33 for flattening waxed thread, I use the butt of my knife and press the thread against the table - consistently flat and easy to thread.

[@JHLeather]

That's a good idea 👍

[@sheilbwright7649]

Sometimes if I am having difficulty threading the needle I will cut the thread on 45 degree angle. Also keeping your thread snips sharp helps.

[@JHLeather]

Thats a good tip 👍

[@sheilbwright7649]

@@JHLeather You might even say a sharp tip. Sorry I couldn't resist it.

[@Draighean]

My trick to avoid going through the thread with the needle was to round the tips of the needles making them quite blunt. They just slide over the thread.

[@PoliticalPluralist]

If you don't have proper needles yet what I do is I have a piece of thread for non leather stitching and I create a loop through the eye of the needle and pass the leather thread through the cloth thread and use the cloth thread to pull the leather thread through the eye which is otherwise too small for the leather thread.

[@rico_cavalierie]

Gee, Someone gave me the "Richard the Lion farted" nickname. Too bad they didn't see my stitching, then I suppose I'd be going by "weird stitch". There is ALWAYS one of those pesky things. Thank you for the tips, I always learn something.

[@JHLeather]

Glad you found it helpful ☺️