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Had to read that three times ti figger it out! :redface: I,m going to try that next project. Thanks for the tip. :thumbsup:
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That knot stitch would only be a tad bit of extra hold. The saddle stitch itself it plenty good enough. If you ask around among pro's, you will find few that use it. It just isn't necessary, or worth the extra effort in worth or practical gain.
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Wick Ellerbe said:
I've done my leather canteens with a saddle stitch and the knot stitch. In my mind, the knot stitch held thicker leather together better, but that may have just been wishful thinking...
The one thing I can say is: use 2 lines of stitching and off-set them a half-stitch width (I separate the 2 lines by ~1/8th inch). Appears to make for a tighter seam that is less prone to leaking once waxed.
Hey necchi,
Using a knot in the saddle stitch will cant (tilt) the stitch up on one side, so it's basically an all or nothing deal.
Ӣ If you use a diamond awl correctly or a daimond chisel to make the holes, your stitches will all be slanted slightly using the "normal" saddle stitch, and it looks really good.
Ӣ If you drill holes and use the normal saddle stitch, the stitches will all line up straight like you'd see with a sewing machine. Still looks good but noticeably different than awl-punched.
Ӣ If you use drilled holes and put the knot in one side, it will raise the stitch on that side of the hole to look just like it was made with a diamond awl and not a drilled hole.
Regardless of whether you use a drilled hole or an awl-punched hole, whichever end you put the knot it will be elevated. If you use a knot every few stitches, it will hold well but look sloppy. :shocked2: So I'd suggest using that knot stitch on all of them or none of them.
Dan
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Using a knot in the saddle stitch will cant (tilt) the stitch up on one side, so it's basically an all or nothing deal.
Ӣ If you use a diamond awl correctly or a daimond chisel to make the holes, your stitches will all be slanted slightly using the "normal" saddle stitch, and it looks really good.
Ӣ If you drill holes and use the normal saddle stitch, the stitches will all line up straight like you'd see with a sewing machine. Still looks good but noticeably different than awl-punched.
Ӣ If you use drilled holes and put the knot in one side, it will raise the stitch on that side of the hole to look just like it was made with a diamond awl and not a drilled hole.
Regardless of whether you use a drilled hole or an awl-punched hole, whichever end you put the knot it will be elevated. If you use a knot every few stitches, it will hold well but look sloppy. :shocked2: So I'd suggest using that knot stitch on all of them or none of them.
Dan
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Very good point and understandable,, thanks for sharing that too,
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