Hand Stitching Leather Techniques

In this video, we will show you both the single needle method and the double needle method, or the saddle stitch, methods to stitch leather.
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[@lucreciaechoto]

I saw a woman on a different site sew using the two needle saddle method. She assumed the viewer knew what she as doing and referencing. I was left in the clouds, dazed and confused. I googled how to... and came across your video. First of all, wow! what a pleasant voice and demeanor you have. I felt like you were my very knowledgeable grandpa patiently teaching me a family handed down trade. I felt special. Thank you for so clearly and patiently explaining what you were doing. Anyone giving this video a thumbs down is simply a troll. I don't normally work with leather, I'm a woodworker, but you have inspired me to consider how leather might be something I could incorporate into my pieces. Thank you!

[@rogerhanson7389]

lucrecia e. choto 9

[@Angelwrites]

lucrecia e. choto same!

[@alaub1990]

Just got into leatherworking and went to Tandy to pick up some tools and material to get started. Was overwhelmed with how helpful they were. Learned so much in just the short time I was there. Much appreciated

[@morphuk1]

Im not interested in leather craft, but have seen this stitch used for various projects in various crafts and was always curious how it was done. Your video has explained it perfectly, in simple clear terms. My curiosity is now satisfied. Thank you.

[@katnorris6258]

Thank you SO much! I couldn't find the exact tutorial to show how to do the stitches and finish them. Much thanks!

[@randysngh]

Thank You. You just cleared up the fog in my head. Greatly Appreciate this.

[@532bluepeter1]

Thank you very much for making and posting this video. This is very well shot and so clearly and succinctly explained. I need to stitch canvas dor a golding kayak deck and with the information in this video I now have all that I need to make a start..

[@michaelsanchez8519]

You covered the one thing I had a question about. Thank you sir 👍

[@ind_9631]

Thank You for sharing! I like videos where they calmly, slowly, step by step show how to do it.

[@L.i.s.a....]

Excellent tutorial, thank you!

[@plkaham4265]

Love it. So well explained

[@sidneigaspar2362]

Muito bom. Obrigado por compartilhar este conhecimento. Grato

[@mariehansen2534]

Wow excellent explanation and tutorial, great watching an experienced craftsman at work. Thank you for your time.

[@myrnagarcia7051]

Love this 🥰 Thank you 👍.

[@dandyd14441]

Very good video thanks sir for your time!!

[@simonhopkins3867]

Thank you. That has got me started.

[@danrandolph8517]

All done with restitching my phone holster project using the two-needle stitch. I will be making a visit to Tandy Leather in Allen TX when I get a chance.

[@taylormoore4991]

Great video. God bless!

[@michelleather2004]

Very good my good friend. Thank you. Embrace of Brazil.

[@brittanyd3173]

Thankful for this video! Newbie here in 2021.

[@garygerard4290]

could not have been explained any better in any shorter a time thank you

[@adrianobarros9141]

Parabéns pelo seu trabalho deferente meu amigo que Deus abençoe sempre sua vida 🙏🤝

[@almano6405]

like it, nice and awesome!

[@user-tm9oc2bt7e]

Спасибо👍

[@mariamunante9299]

Excelente bendiciones

[@eleven.eastgate.twelve967]

Thank you! 12.2020

[@willemh3319]

NOW i could see and understand it, the others go SO fast and camera not focussed THAT IS TEACHING work👍👍👍👍tnx from🇾🇪🇾🇪🇾🇪amsterdam

[@user-dz2qc4tb4g]

جيد جدا مفيد وتعليمي شكرا

[@justinshahbaz4605]

Nice

[@mohamedshaker5745]

ممتاز بروفبسير انت محترف

[@spankinchicks7469]

the easiest tutorial so far 👍👍👍👍

[@diwakarsingh8006]

Thank..u...Sir.

[@clairemckee4503]

Could you do a back stitch like in sewing for the single needle method?

[@seanditch4419]

With the 2 needle stitch, at the end when you pass the needle to the same side as the other, then cut it off, do you need to tie a knot or anything? thank you

[@hopeindirect4165]

In my workshop, when I put on ma leather, and rock to sum Metallica, Delta Parole, Foo Fighters or the Smashing Pumpkins I feel like I can do anything in the whole wide world.

[@edgarleon3673]

Bendiciones, por favor en español, gracias feliz día

[@julla1416]

You just leave the threads open after you cut them (on the two-needle stitch)?

[@GreybeardBiker1]

You literally just saved my sanity.

[@jungletrooper9252]

Does the two needle stitch not need a knot at the end?

[@jessicamorgan2928]

How do you thread the needle and determine how much thread you should cut off the spool ?

[@danrandolph8517]

You need 3 to 5 times the x-length of the stitch work - depending on how many holes per inch you have and the thickness of the leather.

[@youcefomar5311]

🎩👏

[@JuanPerez-kh6ir]

👍🏅

[@jamescraig8601]

Why dont you tie the double needle stitch in a knot before cutting the tag ends off?

[@TandyLeatherCo]

Hi, @jamescraig8601! While it is an option to double knot your stitch line when ending, many crafters believe that backstitching, trimming and melting waxed hand stitching thread is a sufficient level of closure. We recommend you use the method that works best for you! Hope this helps and happy crafting!

[@gilbertkiambi1897]

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[@Javi_C]

:)

[@GottliebGoltz]

Thank You again George. Man kind has known basically this for ages, but this is the first time Someone finely showed Me.

[@kenjustice6926]

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[@krisbielby1290]

I agree with Lucrecias comments - very clear and informative. 👍thank you.

[@markedzenuasia9969]

Finally, a real decent helpful visible tuitorial on stitching. Thank you so much.

[@GoatFarmer2020]

Wow. Awesome video. Thank you for actually explaining step by step and showing a up close shot of the handy work. I'm always up for new hobbies and this video definitely helped give me confidence in practicing and learning a new trade, the proper way. Your sewing projects in this video looked really wonderful. Again, Thank You for sharing.

[@ladymonica751]

The two needle stitching is very interesting! Thank you so much for sharing this!!

[@youtuberAstar]

You are a wonderful teacher ! Thank you.

[@alannkevin]

Wow this was the easiest and best explanation! Thank you sir for taking your time to teach us some good quality techniques.

[@ms-ht1cj]

The best tutorial on stitching. Thank you, sir.

[@apriabudiman]

Very helpful for beginners! Thank you!

[@jamesmclaughlin2252]

Hi Bruce, I learned a lot watching your videos. Thank you very much for your time and skill. Jim

[@debbiemyers5941]

This was crystal clear on how to do both methods....bravo......great. I agree, watching the video I was thinking I should would have loved to learn what he knows! Fabulous!

[@malix74]

Very nicely done, I was able to make temple tips for my old glasses using some old piece of leather and it worked very nicely thanks to this video.

[@classicfunctionalhealth3197]

This demonstration really helped me, thank you!

[@marthacondon8244]

Thank you so much George ! You are the best. When I'm looking for a good clear video I know I can always count on you. Most videos now are apt to be unfocused and sometimes they can't keep their hands out of the way. Thank you again I just did my first saddle stitch or any stitch and I'm very pleased with it ! If you ever come to Maine I'll set you up with some lobster , Martha

[@thomasleebrown3136]

Thank You; it was an excellent demonstration !

[@dad1719]

Great direction, this guide worked well for me.

[@marty01957]

Thanks George! Really helped me.

[@learntocrochet3952]

Excellent tutorial. Thank you very much!

[@veronicianyveronica5290]

Thank you sir for your great advice!

[@grantoyamaha]

Excellent tutorial , very talented thank you.

[@VitalityMassage]

Thank you.

[@dimpap4960]

Fantastic job. Thank you sir.

[@TandyLeatherCo]

The pressure of multiple waxed threads going back through 2-3 holes will prevent the thread from unraveling. - cdavenport

[@danielgalvan9853]

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[@yogeebear2599]

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[@Janovich]

Was just about to ask

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[@ErezAcker]

thank you, it's very informative and clear

[@terriegarcia8179]

I love these videos

[@Her-J-Story]

Very helpful video. Thanks!

[@Oracle_]

Thanks for this, it was very useful!

[@cheaneysaddles]

Cool splicing technique.

[@chevyvictor]

Very imformatvie everything covered. Thankyou Mr Tandy sir

[@user-wj5gl9yi4q]

Very helpful! Thank you very much! :)

[@HappyHuntHome]

so helpful, thank you

[@molvimusk9991]

Very helpful,A big thank you.

[@peterstang]

Very good demo. Thanks.

[@edprince5750]

Excellent video!

[@76aussieguy]

Nice video mate, thankyou

[@MyScant]

excellent video good instructions

[@onwa.beauty]

Thank you so much pop pop for this lovely video .. you remind me of my grandpop with thank you for this video Deep love

[@MexiEmpleadoCorrupto]

congratulation amazing work that you do!

[@Rustybucket303]

Thank you Sir for the video, Tandy Leather has very good products I've bought from you all before,.

[@ednolan9509]

Brilliant.

[@Pro-ou7od]

That's wonderful!

[@vencent8329]

very helpful grandpa more video please

[@tthabane3]

This is so awesome

[@postbreakdown9249]

thank you

[@waveboreale]

great video sir ! Thx

[@tantanlegoman16]

thanks GEORGE!

[@mountainghost556]

Good video great presentation.

[@Raven-qj9gv]

Thank you !😀

[@MrV2u]

Excellent tutorial. 2019 and still relevant.

[@MiguelSanchez-yn8fm]

THANKS

[@RowdyLowdy]

Lovely how-to. Thank you. Now, could bring the last stitches up through the middle even with the 2 needle method? Or is that just not needed? Seems like the stitches could loosen up on you without some form of knot.

[@krmsl61]

thanks, great, my looking video, very good tutorial

[@themetalgentleman8111]

Cheers very nice tutoring

[@marcusm.8374]

Very good ! That reminds me of my father who was a real shoe maker. (y)

[@dvig3261]

cool! My Grandfather was a shoemaker..as was his father...

[@solomon0o0o0ozz]

Thank you.

[@keld101]

I've been struggling to get any knot to hold using sinew thread, nothing worked. In a desperate attempt to avoid having to back stitch I did two half hitches (like in the video) and then carefully put a drop of sealing wax (the stuff they use to seal letters with) over the knot and I can't believe how well it works. Since sealing wax is more rubbery than candle wax it doesn't rub off on anything it touches and it actually melds itself to the thread and leather surfaces. I'd have to use sandpaper to get this stuff off. It's amazing.

[@commanderbloodout1875]

keld101 thank you for the tip this is the first time I've heard of this and it sounds perfect

[@Foxuniverso]

I've seen people use lighters to burn the end of a stitch i understand it's too melt the stitch to itself and house it, i could be wrong however 😂