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Sewing help needed!

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  • 01-07-2018 3:10pm
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    Truckermal
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    Hi Folks I purchased a Sewing kit to fix Leather but no instructions came with it and I've no idea how to use it!

    Sewing Awl For Awning, Tents, Canvas Sails, Sewing and Leather Repairs+50M 1mm Sewing Waxed Thread 150D(black) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01MS45DLJ?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

    That's the one I got in the link above, does anyone know where I would get instructions on how to use it.

    Thanks.


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    New Home
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    I'd say start with youtube.


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    Regie93
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    I'd recommend you to search through some theme related books in the local library.


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    Glass fused light
    Registered Users Posts: 1,576 ✭✭✭Glass fused light


    If the leather has pre-punched holes and existing stitching you need to examine the current stich pattern and follow it.
    First thing is to secure the existing threads so that they will not unravel further so you may have to carefully unstich until you get a useful lenght. Once the old stitching is secure start by overstiching stitching a few holes. If its using two threads, one will be in a needle looping down from the top side through the leather and the other will be flat on the bottom side capturing the thread at the bottom of the loop not allowing the thread to pull out as you retract the needle


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    kadman
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    Are you sewing leather shoes?. What exactly did you buy this to repair.


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    kadman wrote: »
    Are you sewing leather shoes?. What exactly did you buy this to repair.

    No I'm trying to repair a leather trimmed steering wheel, some of the stitching has started to ravell!


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    Glass fused light
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    Using a C shaped upholster's needle would be easier if you are trying to stich the trim back on. The curve will allow you to stich tighter as you can push or pull the needle as you follow the shape of the wheel.


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    Glass fused light wrote: »
    Using a C shaped upholster's needle would be easier if you are trying to stich the trim back on. The curve will allow you to stich tighter as you can push or pull the needle as you follow the shape of the wheel.

    Cheers I will try and get one.


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