How to Hand Stitch Leather: Get Better, Fast!
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- Опубліковано 2 чер 2024
- Hand stitch leather like a boss! In this video, we'll look closely at the technique that will give you that clean saddle stitch that looks as good on the front side as it does on the back side of your workpiece. If you're looking for practical tips to quickly improve your saddle stitch, this video is for you.
We will cover the basic theory behind the saddle stitch and how it differs from a machine stitch, and then we’ll discuss the tools you’ll need to get started. Finally, we’ll stitch some leather, looking at the stitch technique from every angle.
Below are some links to the tools I mentioned and used in this video. I do receive a small commission for tools purchased through the Amazon links, though I personally like to support the smaller leather supply shops when possible! Cheers, Friends!
-Tanner
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Tools and supplies I use in this video:
From Buckle Guy (an affiliate partner):
Sinabroks 3.85mm Pricking Irons: bit.ly/3swAqF4
Ritza Tiger thread: bit.ly/3dlfFqq
Stitching Pony (not the one I used here, but similar...): bit.ly/2Qq2R9w
Smith's Leather Balm (not in this video, but my favorite all-natural leather care product): bit.ly/3uUiDII
Tools from Amazon (Amazon is also an affiliate partner):
Barry King Maul (the Cadillac!): amzn.to/3mObmqM
Stitching Irons: Aiskaer 4mm Diamond stitching chisels amzn.to/3q16BdC (I used these for a long time-not the most durable, but not bad!)
Mallet/maul: This one looks like a bargain amzn.to/3sGxJ3q (similar to my Barry King but a fraction of the price)
0:00 Intro
0:50 Basic Theory: Saddle Stitch vs. Machine Lockstitch
2:20 Demonstration of Saddle Stitch vs. Machine Lockstitch
3:19 Common Tools for Saddle Stitching
5:17 Making Holes for Stitching
6:24 Determining Length of the Thread
7:17 Attaching Needles to the Thread
9:04 Stitching Technique In Detail
12:26 Backstitching to Secure the End
14:48 Finishing It Off
15:27 Closing Gratitude - Навчання та стиль
I've struggled with stitching for the longest time and improved after watching the video! It's not perfect yet especially the back stitches, but definitely much better! Thank you for your very clear explanations!
That's so good to hear! Thanks for watching and for the feedback! Very cool to hear that it was helpful!
@@ClaridgeLeather I can't seem to cross my needles properly. Do you think it's ok? I keep hearing about how important it is, but I'm having problems getting a good grip of the needles and crossing and holding them correctly. It's a lot faster for me not to cross the needles.
@@rubricsuxi I don't think it matters! Just as long as the threads are crossing in the same way... I think it's just a way for some people to keep things from getting tangled up! Happy stitching!
Thank you very much!!
You are a very
good instructor !!!!!
of course his name is Tanner
Desculpe me pelos erros de português certo.
Of course he's from Montana
Yup. I had a principal in elementary school who last name was teachey.
I had a doctor named Dr. Doctor. I'm serious. He's in Bakersfield CA
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I am amazed by how completely thorough this guy is with his instruction. Incredible job my friend. Thank you for taking the time.
Thank you so much, Mike! That means a ton! I am so glad you’re here!
yes, hard to find.
Mike, I couldn't have said it better myself.
@@ClaridgeLeather seriously though its like your sitting next to me .... thanks :)
Man, you are the only person so far that explained perfectly the technique…. Thank you!!!!!!
I never tire of watching a master craftsman using their skills to instruct others👍
Dude you are killing it here. Such complete yet concise instructions. You allow your opinion to be shown as well as where others differ. You clearly have a great grasp on the leather maker community at large and as one myself it’s good to be in the company of a maker like yourself.
Thanks, Samuel! I really appreciate your feedback, and I absolutely love being here in community with makers like yourself. Keep in touch! -Tanner
idk how youtube knew but I actually needed this
That’s awesome! UA-cam is a little too smart... 😅 Thanks for watching! 🙏🏼 -Tanner
Same! I was complaining about not finding a channel covering all of the topics for a purse I’m repairing and wouldn’t you know it...this came up. Our phones are so creepy and attentive...mostly creepy. Thanks for your wonderful channel. It saved me.
thanks for your video. the miracle of the Internet, 3 years later still teaching how to sew with your video. you are amazing!
You have created the clearest explanation on UA-cam of the difference between saddle and machine stitching! The close-up photography is so clear with great lighting and so much better than other videos. The one stitch is still driving me crazy! Thank you for showing that!
Thanks so much, Taylor! I appreciate the feedback and I’m so glad it was helpful!
For those who might be wondering, your method of securing the thread to the needle, by piercing the thread, is often referred to as a "half-brummel" by rope/cable splicers. And if you look up instructions on a brummel splice, it becomes pretty clear why that might be. Like most splices, it is many times stronger than a knot; not to mention being more streamlined. Most splices retain upwards of 99% of the cordage's rated strength. Whereas, even the best-tied knots will typically only-ever retain about 50% of the cordage's rated strength. Great video! Your explanation was clear, and your well-chosen camera angles complimented your explanations perfectly. This earned my sub & bell! :)
I love this kind of info! Thank you so much for taking the time to share it!
👍❤️
Does it matter what size or type of needlenis used? Do they need to be the same type and size on each end?
@@lisajackson6950 I use sailmaker's needles. They are MUCH higher quality than the junk you'll find at a chain fabric store. They are either of forged carbon steel or forged stainless steel; not cast-metal garbage.
I'm also usually pushing the needles through thick, very dense sections of spliced rope. So that strength is essential.
Still, you can't go wrong with sailmaker's needles. They cost a lot more than fabric store junk, but they're worth every penny!
As to their size: use the smallest needles you can safely get away with.
Not too small, because you don't want them to break on you (that's a good way to impale a finger). But the smaller a needle is, the lower the resistance you'll fight against as you push it through.
So, it's a balance. Hows that for a non-answer! Sorry.. >.
I think it is a real gift to be able to teach very introductory techniques without failing prey to condescension and while being able to keep the wandering novice attention. I'm just picking up leather working again after about 15 since my initial attempts... Folks like you and the advent of UA-cam are making it much easier this go around. Thank you!!
Thank you, Andrew- that means so much! I really hope you enjoy your return to leather. So glad you’re here! 🙏🏼 -Tanner
Hey Tanner, that was the clearest most simple stitching video I have ever watched. Im 62 and have stitched over the years but since I dont do it often. I will watch an instruction. thanks, great video
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching- cheers!!
WOW! An actual, true "tutorial" on UA-cam!! Very informative. Clearly presented and slow enough that you can hand stitch your leather as you watch. Very well done. THANK YOU!!
Thanks for watching!! Cheers!
Man, you’re genius! Both as a craftsman and as a teacher! In sixteen minutes of your video I learned and mastered what I couldn’t do properly for 3 years. Thanks a lot from Russia!
Wow, thanks! That is so great to hear!!
The paracord and plexiglass demo 🤯 A+! It was the clearest and best way I’ve seen it explained. Thank you! 🙏
Thanks, Anthony! Cheers!!
Best instruction I have ever seen for saddle stitching and I have watched millions. I now get beautiful angled stitches (on both sides). Thankyou so much for posting. Liked and subbed!!
Out of all the videos I’ve watched about saddle stitching, you’re the first one to point out putting the angle from the pricking irons going up away from you. Very detailed, thanks
Glad it was helpful!
This was by far the clearest, best produced video I've seen on saddle stitching. Thank you! I look forward to watching more of your videos!
That means the world! Thank you, Jeffrey!
I have always use a small spike punch and stitched straight. I didn't know that there were so many different types of punches for this. Main thing I learned pretty much by myself is to always make sure you go under the same way so your stitch is straight. The way I usually stitch is to always put the first needle through from the same side then you can control if the other needle goes over or under the first needle. It helps me keep the stitching looking straight. Nice to learn something different. Thanks for the video :)
Tanner,
1st... I quickly tapped the thumbs up 👍 button to feed the algorithm monsters.
2nd .... I don't want to disappoint you, but I have no interest in leather working.
3rd... I needed your class so I can manually sew pieces of carpet together with string. I am going to overlap two pieces at a time and use two rows of the saddle sitch about an inch apart. I don't need any cosmetic or strength. Eventually, the carpet will be covered with pee-gravel. The stiching is only to prevent the dehiscence of the two pieces and to prevent gravel from getting under the carpet. There will never be tention on the stiching. Nor will it ever be visible.
4th... I'll be using needles that are similar to tapestry needles.
Thanks again !
p.s.
Is Tanner your real name? If sew (pun), what a coincidence. Leather tanning and your name, Tanner, go together like my veterinarian Dr. Barker....
this is the first time I have ever been able to see how this is properly done. Best tutorial on youtube by far.
Love all your white board drawings, makes everything so clear.
So glad you like that! I like to keep it old school... Thanks for watching!
Your teaching style is spot on for anyone to learn these skills from a video. I am a teacher (other practical craft subjects) and I am so impressed when I see someone like yourself teaching a practical skill remotely from the student and nailing it. Nice work and thank you.
Brilliant tutorial. Very thorough.
I’ve watched quite a few tutorials on this stitching but this is the best one by far. Tells you just what you need, not too much talking and really good , clear filming with great instructions. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 thank you!
This method of stitching is my favorite one, I just started leather working because I was always fascinated by this art. Thank's for your accurate explanations
The trick of locking the thread in on the needle has been such a helpful trick for my regular hand sewing. I've been working on a lot of tiny, fine pieces, and was having such trouble with the needle literally falling off the end of the thread when I was doing a single instead of a double thread. Thanks for doing such a clear video!
As a brazilian, I'm struggling to find brazilian leather workers on youtube, but your way to teach and speak made my english understanding works so easily. Thank you a lot!!!!
That is so cool to hear! Thanks for letting me know, Julia! Thank you for watching!
Teachers in university need to learn from you how to teach! Amazing sir!
Hey Tanner, thanks so much for this video. When I started out, I struggled with a nice stitch. Then I discovered Tony See From Diesel Punk leather, and he brought be to a new level, but I still wasn't there. Then I saw this video, and bam! My stitching has become beautiful. Awesome, thank-you!!!!
Wow, that’s SO cool to hear! I love it when the skills and confidence build like that. Thank you for watching and letting me know how it has helped!
Amazing teaching and love how you used the clear plastic or plexiglass to demonstrate really helped show it
This video is SUPERB for explanation and instruction! Thank you so much for taking the time to be thorough and show examples and give the tips the way you have for beginners!
Short, simple and clear. Absolutely perfect! Thank you.
Thank you, Orazio! I appreciate that so much! 🙏🏼
Thank you for this!!! I never got my angled stitches to look nice on both sides until your directions 🙌
Awesome!! That is so cool to hear! Thanks so much for watching- glad it was helpful! 🙌
Wow, MAD props for showing how machine stitching works, it's one thing to know the theory but a whole different thing doing it by hand!
A leatherman named Tanner. What a blessing in disguise.
Wow. Thank you for making this video! I've really been struggling with consistentcy in my stitching. I've watched several videos and yours is, by far, the mosts helpful. As usual, it comes down to the little things, like needle placement and the slight angle of the arms when pulling the thread.
This was an excellently explained tutorial! Love the time you took to explain the why and how in detail!
fantastic!
I like the way that you explain things, easy to understand, Thank you
thank you, I've been struggling with the finish. my teacher taught me this but I keep forgetting how to do the end (I go to a farming school and one of the subjects is about making/taking care of leather tack)
As a newbie starting out this has been very clear and informative. Great video thanks
thank you Tanner excellent tutorial!
If I ever feel like sewing leather, you're the man! ❤️🥰❤️🥰
Best saddle stitch explanation I’ve seen. Well done. I always look forward to your videos.
That’s very kind of you, Ryan. So glad you enjoyed it. Thank you!
Such a thorough and patient explanation for us visual learners. Thanks for a great tutorial - look forward to learning more from you!
Thank you, Vicki! I appreciate your kind words and I’m glad you “connected” with this! Thanks for watching!
You are such a good teacher by the way, thanks for your help & wisdom. Keep up the great work. You went up and over with this one. Even when I already understood because your very clear and understandable, you STILL showed other examples. Perfect :)
Thanks for the well thought out and thorough teaching!
Thank you for making such a clear and easy to follow stitching tutorial. This is has got to be best tutorial video I think I've seen on UA-cam. I shall be sure to subscribe and check out your other videos! Thanks again!
Спасибо, все просто и понятно!!!
I think getting your stitching down is one of the first and most important (and frustrating) skills to develop. This was really well paced and descriptive for all us noobs. Thanks for taking the time! Great vid!
Agreed! It's amazing how much a nice stitch can improve the overall look and quality of a piece, whether it's our third project or our 300th! Definitely worth learning to do it well! Thanks so much for watching!
This is truly based on experience!!! Thank u!! Its very helpful!!
Amazing! So well explained 👏👏👏 left me with zero doubts. Very very very well taught. I’m saving this video, liking it, and subscribing. The best 16:12 minutes of my life on UA-cam. Thanks a lot Tanner!
Wow, Nial! That’s yet nicest compliment of my life on UA-cam! 😄🙏🏼 Thank you so much! Hope to hear from you again as we progress in our journeys! Cheers, Friend!! -Tanner
Many thanks for putting exactly what I wanted to know into one, easy to understand well explained video! all the best to you, from a new subscriber!
Wow, so cool to hear that! Thank you!! I appreciate you watching! Keep in touch! -Tanner
Really a well done video. Very instructional and very thoughtful. Great job.
You explained this the best of all!!!
I’ve been going down the rabbit hole of leather stitching for the last couple of days just learning and absorbing for the little project I had in mind. Your video is so well organized with amazing detail fine that I think most pros forget that newbies may and most likely definitely need for a satisfying finished product. I totally appreciate your teaching style, speech cadence, how well your video description is so well segmented and organized, the fact that your OCD about that one stitch and how to fix it is exactly the kind information I devour. Thank you for sharing. New subscriber now
Outstanding class! Thank you for the instruction
Awesome video thank you
Спасибо за интересное видео. Очень подробно рассказываете.
You are great teacher❤ ! Thank you very much
Thanks Mwalimu...you are the best!!
🙏🏼 Thank you, my friend!
This is the best demonstration of stitching that I've seen in the 2 years I've been doing this on the side
Excellent! Thank you for sharing!
Exceptional guide. Thank you!
Awesome video! Thank you!!!
That was beautiful, thank you very much
A nice comprehensive video. Thanks.
Thanks for this video man, It will be very handfull for my leathet project, thank you !
Very informative and well presented, Really helpful.
Thanks for that👍
Thank you sir, you have really taught me the stitching skills that have always looked for. ❤
You are a great teacher
Спасибо за то что делишся своим опытом!!!!))))))
Thanks for the tips. Helps me a lot
Great work!
This bloke is an excellent teacher! 👍🇦🇺🙏
Very cool thanku, thorough tutorial.
Appreciate it ❤
This was therapeutic to watch and listen to. Thank you.
Excellent! Thanks for providing this clip
This is the real tutorial.... thank you!
Great tutorial! Thanks!
got dang you sir , you are a freaking genius !
've been watching several vlogs prior to yours and got confused . this vlog is seriously underrated !
you make it so easy! what a wonderful teacher!?
i practiced this method on two pieces of cardboard with sewing needles and regular thread, the result is awesome!
Bro. I watch Chuck from Weaver Leather a lot but the amount of detail you put into your lessons is unparalleled.
Thank you, Claridge Leather for teaching me How to Hand Stitch Leather. I'm here because I'm making a DIY guitar strap.😁
Clean and clear! Just perfect explanation! Thank you very much! 😉
I'm just starting and this was a huge help. Thank you.
I'm kinda late to the party but I've been wanting to get into Leatherworking for a while now and I LOVED this video, not only was the instruction clear and finally answered some questions I had about backstiching and finishing the stitch off but the theory as to what the saddle stich is was awesome! It makes a lot of sense why someone would saddle stich now! Thank you for your help!
So glad to hear that!! Hope you have a chance to make something soon!
You are Master thank you so much to help people to improve skills
Excellent tutorial. Thank you!
Looks amazing
Wow Thank you, so easy to follow through.
what an awesome tutorial!
I've been saddle stitching for many years now and in that time I've seen many instructional videos but to me this is the easiest to follow along with. You make it crystal clear where to put the needles, in what order and how to tension, etc. In some videos the subtle details are glossed over or aren't explained at all. For those struggling to get the backside of their work to resemble the front this video should be a Godsend. Well done sir!
Really good hints on how to perfect your saddle-stitching technique! Thanks for this very detailed tutorial!
Thanks for the eye opener!!!!!
Terrific video thank you
Wow! Thanks😊 I finally made a beautiful seam