Tandy Skills: Saddle Stitching

The saddle stitching techniquealso known as hand stitching or twoneedle stitchingis timeconsuming but ends up stronger than a machine stitch. If a thread is cut on one side of a saddle stitch, but the other side remains intact, the overall stitch will continue to retain its integrity. Whereas in a machine stitch, if one side of a stitch is broken the entire length of the stitch will be compromised and eventually separate. While saddle stitching is more timeconsuming many find it to be enjoyableand even quite calmingonce mastered. For this skill we will be referencing the steps in the book, Lacing Stitching, plus using the following tools: (2) Needles Lightly Waxed Poly Thread TandyPro Stitching Groover TandyPro Pricking Iron TandyPro Awl Stitching Pony Practice makes perfect Similar to many other leathercraft skills, this may take time to master and might not be perfect on the first try. Keep practicing and the saddle stitch process will quickly become second nature Learn more: