How to Hand Stitch Leather - Saddle Stitch Tutorial, Beginner Leatherwork

[@lovechihuahuas6211]

I am 51 years old and suffer from depression .. I struggle to concentrate on anything but your videos have been god send to me .. simple and easy to follow .. thanks for being so generous with your knowledge ❤🙏

[@venca955]

I am sorry to hear about your depression. Sending love, I hope you will feel better soon!

[@themostfunwins684]

I can relate this is great stuff!

[@FIGGY65]

I feel for you. If you like guitar repair ( or don’t at all) I HIGHLY recommend checking out “TWoodford” on YT. Ted Woodford is a luthier with tons of great ( soothing and interesting) videos- He has numerous followers who are in your situation and find his content equally as helpful as this delightful soul and her leather craft! Be well, Shawn

[@yogibear4120]

Love you

[@dhanushsankar7663]

Love you dear from India

[@paulbouchard9521]

This is what the internet should be for! Thank you.

[@JHLeather]

Thank you 🙂

[@theilluminati682]

I 1000% second this!

[@mohammadbahrampour3417]

Very useful, I had a small leather bag that needed a bit of a repair and was able to fix it just watching 10 mins of this, feel so alive right now 😂

[@JHLeather]

Glad it helped 🙂

[@GReadyPrints]

I agree 👍

[@r.pbloodrex8144]

Watched about 2 minutes of this and was able to finish making my first billfold, saw one I like for $90 and thought I could make something for way less, and I’m quite pleased

[@Quigley1200]

Thank you young lady. I've been hand stitching for about 65 years now and I have to say, Your stitching is beautiful and consistently tensioned.

[@JHLeather]

Thank you 🙂

[@johnbroderick6511]

Fair play to you Roger you are an old hand. Are you still working on leather?

[@Quigley1200]

@@johnbroderick6511, yes sir. I've recently been making scale model saddles for my daughter's Breyer horses. Quite a challenge!

[@ethan073]

Wow, finally a stitching video that is clear and easy to follow. The repetition was a good idea, too. Thanks!

[@tonywilson1078]

I’m new to leather work and like many I’ve been struggling with getting a neat saddle stitch. Your demo/lesson shows a slightly different method than others, but it’s the first I’ve been able to copy and adopt. I still need more practice but my stitches are much improved. Thank you for your efforts in sharing your expertise and educating all us noobs 👍

[@michaelpcooksey5096]

Very good. Easy to Watch. Blue thread stands out well against back leather background. Video views of action are excellent and repetitive enough to get comfortable with the activity... as opposed to being up-tight and concerned we missed something important. Thank You. Crystal presentation. 5 stars !!

[@labrat7357]

Thanks for the video. This is the first video where the stitching shown was just as I was taught as an apprentice, saddle maker, harness maker and strapper in the late 1960's and early 1970's. It was explained to me that flipping the tail of thread over the needle was the "lock stich" because each time you pulled the thread over it was effectively a single granny knot. When we back stitched we always used a special oval awl blade so as not to cut the thread and we also flipped the tail over twice on the back stitches as it really filled the stitching hole and prevented unravelling. The modern awl is a particularly unattractive tool, they used to be things of beauty with lovely lines. I left the apprenticeship as I could not live on $24.00 a week. I still have my old tools that I use from time to time for an odd job. All the best.

[@michaelpcooksey5096]

Right, not much of an apprenticeship. Too bad you couldn't have hooked up with a new business somewhere, or maybe do side projects selling on line to assist finances. Thank you for the oval awl blade idea. I'll try using a small carpenter's awl [ round ]. Thank you for posting, this student has a lot to learn..

[@mr2ferrari]

As a laborer, in profession... I can tell from the worn and well used saddle pony (along with the ease in which you make this look) that you’ve been doing this a while! I cannot thank you enough for teaching me a new skill! My very first, and hopefully not last, leather project is to make a “sign-in book” for my upcoming wedding. I’ve already made the pages and carved out the exterior of the book from a 9.0oz shoulder, vegetable tanned hide. I’ve carved and stamped until I can’t see straight. Cut belts and sandblasted/hammered/blued old buckles and clasps... all “winging” it... until now. -how in the heck do I sew these belts onto this book!??- Answer is above!! After about ten minutes, I’ve got a good rhythm and the video is over. So I watch it again, and again just to make sure I’m doing things right! (And your accent doesn’t hurt to listen to btw) From the Williams family, we thank you for passing on a valuable skill! One that I will hopefully get the opportunity to pass on, along with many others I’ve learned from the amazing people I’ve had the graces to stumble across on here!

[@JHLeather]

Thank you for your kind words David 🙂 great to hear that my video has helped you in your leather journey 👍 good luck with your wedding 🙂

[@macglitter26]

By far the BEST stitching video! Details I had not clue about explained in your video! Thank you!

[@JHLeather]

No worries 🙂 glad it has helped you 👍

[@gailpengelly8581]

Simone...I couldn’t agree more...so concise. A BRILLIANT tutorial. Thank you Jo. I’ve now subscribed. Stay safe and well in these crazy times. X

[@holmes5517]

Very well explained.

[@davidseverance9439]

Great video really like how you slowed it down and showed multiple stitches.

[@davidguerrero9270]

Thank you Jo, this is the clearest and most definitive video I've ever seen on hand stitching!!!

[@JHLeather]

🙂 Thank you

[@b-rj1171]

It really is! 🙌🏻

[@larisazambonekocic5529]

Agreed. Thank you.

[@justinphi693]

seriously!

[@PollyEdwards1]

Completely agree

[@dlou3264]

That was wonderfully done! The skill with tools, the confident speed of the work, all wonderful! I never realized sewing leather was so skillful.

[@pieceofpeace35]

This was so clear and helpful! Thank you! I had no idea leather work used 2 needles!

[@JHLeather]

Glad you liked it 😁

[@leadsolo2751]

Brilliant lesson, ur narration & camera angles made it So Easy to understand & do - U are God sent - Thank You So Much !!! ❤💞🙌🏽🙏🏽😅

[@JHLeather]

Glad you found it helpful 😄

[@luistello1971]

Thank you for the tutorial and wow, it was a pleasure just to watch it.

[@ZORAM_KHAWVAR]

This is the most useful and best leather stitching tutorial I've ever seen... bless you👍

[@JHLeather]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tri11est]

This is by far the best hand stitching video...clear yet straight to the point. Well done, Thanks! 🙏🏼

[@JHLeather]

Thank you 🙂

[@charlesgraham9954]

thank u. iv been wanting to know how to do a simple leather stitch. and i got to hear it in a English accent. thank u again from the states.

[@Mpactpics]

Thank you Jo. I just finished my first project. I watched your demo twice and of I went. Not that I'm a quick learner. More a testament to your clear instruction. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Stitching was definitely my favorite stage.

[@JHLeather]

Glad it was helpful 🙂

[@dbasiliere]

When I struggle with stitching I come back to your video. I see that my stitch holes are not big enough. My leather is tough, and 1/8" thick. I like your patience, by not rushing the video, and repeating the stitches. Us newbies (and older guys) greatly appreciate you.

[@JHLeather]

Glad you found the video helpful 👍

[@abbylynn8872]

Thank you so much. I've been planning to make a vinyl pouch by hand, but knew the stitching wasn't right in my practice runs. A short by another creator led me here. This is what I needed. Also great for hand repairing bags ❤️

[@JHLeather]

Glad you found it helpful 👍

[@steveway7981]

This is HANDS DOWN the BEST how to stitch video out there, thank you.

[@JHLeather]

Thank you 😊

[@oldschooljack3479]

Best example of the intricacies of stitching I have seen. Thank you.

[@feelthebowes]

BEST and most straightforward saddle stitching, tutorial I’ve found!

[@JHLeather]

Glad it was helpful! 😁

[@76Gazz]

This video saved me from loosing my marbles. Pull the first thread down and push the second trough the top on the hole. What a pickle I've been in!!

[@JHLeather]

Glad you found it helpful 👍

[@earthangel8875]

Thank you!! You taught me how to Saddle Stitch. In moments, I didn't finish watching the video. You gave me the confidence to repair an old folding buck knife sheath. Now I want to make a new one. A million Thank you's for being such a good teacher! Angel from The Bay Area sunny California, USA

[@JHLeather]

That's great! Glad I was able to help you 👍

[@challon123]

I'm just learning to make leather knife sheaths, being a complete novice, and this video was the most useful I could find on KZbin for the basic stitching technique. Many thanks Jo 👍

[@JHLeather]

No problem 🙂

[@sopatisserie1282]

The best video for leather hand stitching. I'm a beginner in leather craft. I'm making a bag which needs a few stitches at the end of the zipper. I'll make a few tries before stitching on my bag. Thank you for taking the time to share!

[@SheerStitchery]

I really like how detailed your stitching tutorial is!

[@JHLeather]

Thank you 🙂 I tried to get the best angle possible to show exactly what I was doing 🙂

[@chadwik4000]

How you keep your mitts stain-free without using gloves is beyond me! Good job

[@jonmnelson]

This was very clearly presented and hypnotic to watch. Thank you!

[@JHLeather]

Glad you enjoyed it ☺️

[@geoffreydlin8043]

This was very helpful. Great camera angle. Can you please do a more detailed explanation of the backstitch process?

[@דניאלבהליכון]

Thank you very much, you explain very clearly, and I saw a lot of movies that explain but not as good as you explained, so thank you again so much, during this time of the corona virus I found that it was my hobby because I had not been out in my house in Israel for two months and it really helped I spend time having fun, and now thanks to you, I know how to sew leather. Sorry for my bad English, I use Google Translate, thank you very much and happy weekend

[@JHLeather]

Glad my video has helped you in these difficult times 🙂

[@Zzzzzzzzz678]

Oh how much I love handmade products, amazing 😍

[@JHLeather]

Thank you 👍

[@julianeaston8607]

Hi Jo, the overhead camera angle is superb, as apposed to your archive tutorial. It greatly improves the understanding of the saddle stitch and as they would say in the U.S ….Good Job. Cheers and thanks.

[@JHLeather]

Thank you Julian 🙂

[@beldandiskuld6765]

THank you for your tutorial. Im just getting into Leather and I love how you showed that technique.

[@JHLeather]

Glad to hear that the video has helped you 😊

[@manbearpig2164]

I just learned how to saddle stitch, and finished a knife sheath, thank you so much, I've been making them the in and out method for years, I love the way this one turned out, awesome, thank you

[@cynfulification]

This is one of the Best and cleanest leather hand-stiching videos ever. I will definitely subscribe.

[@telegraph_hill]

4:51 locking the thread. Learned something new today!

[@mushfiqqayyumsaif7358]

Thank you so much for demonstrate the method without any unnecessary talks. Now it seems easy and fun.

[@JHLeather]

No problem 👍

[@patricaomas8750]

I saw gentleman, on another video doing this, but while it gave an idea your camera angles make it so much clearer. Thks and subbed.

[@toughharley1903]

Thank you so much! Your video about the stich is the best I've seen! You explain it so well and I love how you paused the video and explained more.

[@tbg3111]

I've just made the final leap to perfect my stitching with your wonderful video. Great angles, appropriate speed. Thank you!

[@JHLeather]

Glad to hear my video has helped 👍

[@matthewk6731]

I've never seen anything like this. That trick of locking the thread on the needles looks really handy. This stitch could work in a lot of situations. I really respect those that learn their craft.

[@JHLeather]

Glad you found the video helpful 🙂

[@nevfurini4182]

Thank you, im a newbie to leather work so ive been watching your videos...so easy to watch and very informative...thank you :)

[@JHLeather]

Glad to hear the videos are helping you in your leather journey 🙂

[@ramloganfracic5761]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful informative video I am happy to learn from it May God continue to bless you and your channel

[@JHLeather]

Glad it was helpful 🙂

[@Buzzkillco]

the part where you don’t speed it up and just sewing through the whole thing is so relaxing!

[@JHLeather]

Thank you 👍

[@arasul]

Excellent! what a pleasure to watch the short, crisp video with no fluff and waste of time. It indeed helped me stitch leather covers for my chisels. Thank you.

[@JHLeather]

Glad to hear that the video has helped you 👍

[@arasul]

@@JHLeather Absolutely! No doubt. I certainly made one chisel protector, but it is not worth showing. Maybe fourth or fifth that displays some finesse.

[@philipchamp594]

Wow! This gal has tough fingers. I'm only 50 maybe when I get bigger, I can learn this. For now, we had floods in Eastern KY. I've got clients needing kitchens. Love to all. My opinion is Let's remember to Love God above all and our neighbor as ourselves.

[@amiram3194]

Straight to the point, useful information without any nonsense talk, background music,... Thanks a bunch😀

[@JHLeather]

No problem 👍

[@MyTube31581]

Thank you very much for your tutorialseries! All the Videos in my Language were very unorganised or just expected that you knew the basics wich I do not as a beginner. Will definetly follow your channel! Greetings from Germany.

[@JHLeather]

Glad to hear my videos are helping you in your leather journey 🙂

[@stephenbransgrove3542]

Many thanks Jo, thanks to your video have learnt how to saddle stitch x

[@JHLeather]

No problem 🙂

[@bantamdude]

The most technics I've ever learned. Respect.

[@alexandertemple-williams728]

I am a complete beginner and needed to find clear and concise instructions. You are by far the best at this in my opinion. Thank you. Alex

[@JHLeather]

That k you Alex 🙂

[@adiazim5098]

Thank you for this. You have made it fantastically clear!

[@anamerican481]

Thank you for your Trade, and your instruction. You are very talented.

[@JHLeather]

Thank you 😊

[@1mataleo1]

You’re awesome. This exactly what I needed to know. I want to start making my own leather sheaths for my knives. Your instructions are very clear, concise, and to the point. I appreciate you taking the time to teach this

[@JHLeather]

Glad you found the video helpful 👍

[@joelprestonsmith]

I agree with David Guerrero-this is the best video on saddle stitching I've ever seen. I learned to stitch by watching this video. Thank you for such great instructions, J.H.

[@JHLeather]

Glad you found it helpful 😊

[@simplyrise5217]

Wow that was a therapeutic session. Thank you👍👍👍

[@JHLeather]

No problem 👍

[@besttunes8613]

Absolutey agree. I could watch this video for hours.

[@straightforward3330]

You teach with respect and understanding that helps viewers absorb this content. You have my respect back. Thank you for this post.

[@JHLeather]

You are very welcome 🙂

[@connorwesley8757]

Tried my first leather project today, made a leather pouch for my Leatherman, your tutorial was perfect. I didn’t have all the tools you did so my spacing isn’t always straight or equal but it works perfectly

[@JHLeather]

That's awesome! Well done 👍

[@edmondndrecaj4377]

Now I know now to stitch leather thank you great tips I definitely have to watch this again

[@JHLeather]

Glad the video was helpful 👍

[@edmondndrecaj4377]

@@JHLeather I started making knifes I'm gonna need to make sheaths pretty much once I get home gonna see what else you have your channel

[@marronne446]

Superb, easy to follow and clear explanation. Thank you. I loved the part where you were just sewing - no need for talking at that point - i was following you perfectly, almost mesmerised by the rhythm and me chanting the steps ..... then those ads kicked in ! Lol

[@56thnbishop]

This was the best example of saddle stitching I have seen. Thank you for your video.

[@JHLeather]

Glad you found it helpful 👍

[@SideStreetLeather]

Absolutely the best video on stitching! You just earned another subscriber! Can't wait to binge your other videos and eagerly await your future videos!

[@patriciajrs46]

Thank you for sharing your talent and skill with us.

[@JHLeather]

My pleasure 😊

[@er6092]

I love this video. Cant stop watching it.

[@Megakgeorge]

I am 49 years old, and I have just come to the leather business! I really liked it. Thank you for the helpful video

[@JHLeather]

Happy to help 😊

[@warrenwilson6554]

Cool as it gets. I love hand made work.!!!

[@aliassadian7352]

I thank you for taking time and effort to show the wonderful technique in a very clear way.

[@JHLeather]

No problem 👍

[@thecrosscrossesout7679]

This is so helpful! Great teacher, I have to repair a leather bag handle and I’ve just ordered the bits, you’ve made me believe I can do it haha

[@JHLeather]

That's great! Good luck 🍀👍

[@davidtaylor1687]

How did your repair go?

[@ronpeterson9055]

Best stitching video I've seen.

[@JHLeather]

Thank you 🙂

[@jrose242]

That was so awesome! Perfect demonstration.

[@JHLeather]

Thank you 🙂

[@saralaporte1271]

Absolutely brilliant and super useful tips and techniques! I appreciate ur sharing!!

[@JHLeather]

Glad it was helpful! 👍

[@librequito]

Thank you , I live in Ecuador, blessings to you!!

[@mikegrowe9060]

As a beginner, this is the perfect video for learning a saddle stitch.

[@JHLeather]

Glad you found it helpful 👍

[@tracykooken2606]

as a pro in my own field i can tuly app how some one who's goog at their work makes it looksooo easy !!!!

[@johnjhunter5185]

Nicely presented,this has clarified an issue with my own Saddle Stitching,Thankyou👌👍

[@JHLeather]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lazyeyesurprise]

Really appreciate your videos, this one helped me make a knife sheath. Your videos are very concise with good camera work.

[@JHLeather]

Thank you 🙂 glad to hear that my videos are helping you 👍

[@manikrn007]

Same here. Knife sheath.

[@ngk6383]

This is The best hand stitching video so clear so well explained thank you so much Bless you

[@JHLeather]

You are welcome 😊

[@j.a.styles547]

Best stitching vid indeed, it woul be perfect if you include the backstitching too, in a closer camera angle , thank you.

[@JHLeather]

Thank you 🙂

[@brendacaley9333]

Hurrah!! Let the bells ring out and the banners fly! Best. Saddle. Stitch. Tutorial. On. The. Internet. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Forever grateful over here! Fiiiinnnnaaallyyyyy! a camera angle with the student in mind! Game. Changer. Thanks to your video I was able to understand how to execute this stitch right away and start practicing. I don't think another saddle stitch tutorial will ever need to be produced again. :) Thanks Jo!

[@JHLeather]

😀 Thank you Brenda, really pleased with how this video came out as it really shows how to stitch from the 'stitchers' view 👍

[@hopeindirect4165]

Craftsmanship of the masters. When I put on ma leather I made, 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.

[@JHLeather]

🤘 🤘 🤘 🤘 🤘 🤘

[@asmith7876]

By far and away the very best tutorial on hand stitching I've seen yet. The point-of-view perspective was perfect. Thanks!

[@JHLeather]

Glad it was helpful 🙂

[@claytontycksen9472]

Hey folks, the part you’re here for starts at @5:15

[@kimberlybinns1343]

Thank you for taking time to show this technique in detail. Pausing the video at key moments was extremely helpful, I finally got it!

[@JHLeather]

No problem, glad you found it helpful 👍

[@thewwc6874]

Agreed, clear concise excellent teaching. Thank you.

[@JHLeather]

Thank you 🙂

[@AlanThomas-u4y]

Best video out there for saddle stitching the correct way. Most importantly your camera angle from the top clearly shows how to do this properly. Thank You. It also helps to have a good awl, I prefer a short .75 inch shaft and one with a larger handle the palm can push through to save some pain on a long run.

[@JHLeather]

Thank you 😊

[@georgeh559]

You are very talented thank you for making this video it will help me to try an make some things for myself

[@sipapito]

Thank you so much,I finally found a video that I can follow through.

[@JHLeather]

No problem 😊

[@purlingbow9699]

Satisfyingly soothing to watch.

[@JHLeather]

Thank you 🙂

[@mjkhananjaybhim7028]

My sister is doing a very good job now. I am from india Watch your full video and I am your KZbin channel subscriber.🙏

[@FunkyBuddha81]

Great video, Thank you very much!!! I´m just starting Leatherworking and my first stitching was wonky AF, but it still hold and i´m proud, now i only need to follow your instructions and get better.

[@alangilbert-voss7379]

Very professional & clear to understand. Thank you.

[@sherryburns4504]

Wow! Thank you so much for sharing this. Tried it this morning, exactly as you show, makes all the difference in the world.👍

[@JHLeather]

Glad you found it helpful 👍👍👍

[@jbonham78]

At last, the best video on saddle stitching with diamonds right way up on BOTH sides. Thanks a lot!

[@JHLeather]

Thank you 🙂

[@willieclark2256]

Wow wow wow. Thank you for being dedicated to excellence in your craft both in leathery and content

[@JHLeather]

My pleasure 🙂

[@jakefletcher3305]

This is brilliant, I've never saddle stitched before and had no clue this video is the best available all the other vids were minute upon minute of confusing waffle. This camera work and narrative was perfect! Tha k you so much.

[@JHLeather]

Glad you found it helpful 👍