Well explained, I have watched about 20 different videos about the proper technique of saddle stitching and I find your method easier with good results. Thanks.
Great video, thank you. I'm just a beginner, but I've been looking for a tutorial on how to get to hand-stitch straight stitches. I like the classic angled "zig-zag" saddle stitch look, but for a few projects I want to get a straight line stitch without having to use a machine. From what I can tell, I just need to adjust my hand and arm motions to make the thread lie straight and also refrain from putting a cast in my stitch. Is this correct you think? Any other suggestions on how to get a straight, not angled, hand-stitching pattern? I'm using stitching chisels by the way, so I usually don't use an awl.
Hi - If you use a round dent pricking iron to make your holes, you will get a straight stitch! If you use a diamond awl or use pricking irons to make an angled slit hole, you will always get an angled stitch in the front, no matter whether you cast or not.
Getting an angled stitch takes practice following the steps I outline in this video. Most important is as you complete your stitch, pull up with your left hand and down with your right, this will encourage the stitch to set at an angle.
Well explained, I have watched about 20 different videos about the proper technique of saddle stitching and I find your method easier with good results. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
Nice video, very clear.
Great Job, Thank you.
Great video, thank you. I'm just a beginner, but I've been looking for a tutorial on how to get to hand-stitch straight stitches. I like the classic angled "zig-zag" saddle stitch look, but for a few projects I want to get a straight line stitch without having to use a machine. From what I can tell, I just need to adjust my hand and arm motions to make the thread lie straight and also refrain from putting a cast in my stitch. Is this correct you think? Any other suggestions on how to get a straight, not angled, hand-stitching pattern? I'm using stitching chisels by the way, so I usually don't use an awl.
Hi - If you use a round dent pricking iron to make your holes, you will get a straight stitch! If you use a diamond awl or use pricking irons to make an angled slit hole, you will always get an angled stitch in the front, no matter whether you cast or not.
Thanks Ellen, are there different ways so you get the stitch angled?
Getting an angled stitch takes practice following the steps I outline in this video. Most important is as you complete your stitch, pull up with your left hand and down with your right, this will encourage the stitch to set at an angle.
Should have waited till you finished the video.....thx Ellen