I'm 78. Learned to use this thing at 19 in the military. Deployed all over Asia and the Pacific and used it frequently to repair gear. Went to college and backpacked to 98 countries over the years as well as every State and this thing was often used to repair stuff. I backpacked with my sons and we all used it. I have a great photo taken by my son while on a barge traveling down the Amazon River. I was sewing up a day pack in 2000. Still have that day pack. Still have that awl. None of us would take a trip without it. When I "go", I'll leave the awl and backpack to my sons as a momento of great times together. My stitches were never the straight, neat kind, but they held forever. My thanks to the inventor.

@thesteveshowfoodfestroadtest

6 ай бұрын

That's awesome!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Thank you so much! My dad didn’t get a chance to teach me *all* of his hobbies so I’m slowly finding out how to use some of these tools of his. I appreciate it!

I've been using this little tool and it's predecessor for over 65 years. Your DYI video was absolutely perfect! Thanks.

@chrisriker6421

2 жыл бұрын

I don't have as many years as you my friend, I started with leather and tools from TandyCrafts back in 1967. I'm on the East Coast, N.C... Out of curiosity, what got you started and where were you at?

Thanks so much! Finished my revolver holster today.. Easily the best "speedy stitcher" video on KZread.

I've had one of these for about 20 years. I put a curved needle on the loose end. Just makes it easier to go through the loop. It's slow, but it really is a perfect tool.

Excellent demonstration. I never thought that a "Speedy Stitcher" would be faster than using double needles. I have been sewing with double needles for about 45 years but this video intrigued me. I just might get one and try it out on my next pair of moccasins.

Great demonstration. I have had this for sometime, and had never researched how to use it, and now I have a video of how to use it. Thanks for posting. I will check-out what else you have.

Great video. I was gifted one from my father. Said he has been using it for about 55 years. Even has original box. Just used it this morning to repair my dogs leash after watching this video.

You are amazing sir. My revolver’s barrel is over 10 inches long and it’s rare finding a holster that will fit the entire thing. Now I’m more confident in making my first holster ever and first leather project in general. Thanks for taking time out of your day to help a fellow out.

Thanks a million, I’ve had one for years, unused, because I wasn’t sure how easy it is to use. I subbed and give you a high five. Great video, thanks for sharing!

Thank you. This is the first video I found that goes into the detail of showing which side of the needle should be facing forward and where the slot should be and where to feed the thread on the back side. Thank you very much for that foresight!

@DIYeasycrafts

10 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

Excellent presentation! Great photography & sound. I really appreciate your clear explanation of how to use the tool, including the helpful tips. Someone was kind enough to loan me a car when I was in a bind so I'm going to pay it forward & repair the rotten stitching on the car's convertible top. I used one years ago to fix my own car top so I'm confident I can do it but I forgot how it worked. Thank you so much for taking your time to produce & share this video! It's exactly what I needed! Wishing you abundant Blessings!

I really appreciate that you are showing it from different angles . Thanks for explaining the steps in details.

this is the best video on this tool by a long shot. Excellent !!!!

Great video, Thanks. I haven't used my Speedy Stitcher yet, lent it to a mate and she fell in love with it. That's a paddling!

I inherited this tool from my mother-in-law and never knew how to use it. Thank you so much for the visual information!👍

I got a Speedy Stitcher from a friend. I haven't had a chance to use it yet. Thank you for the info. Really appreciate it.

You've taken the mystery out of sewing leather. Thanks for a great video.!

I'd never even heard of this tool until watching your video, you revitalized my desire to do leatherwork. Thank you so genuinely much

@DIYeasycrafts

3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@abdulrazakopeyemi1724

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

At last a video that I could follow to learn how to use this tool. Thank you for making it and great tutorial.

I tried my sewing machine leather needles (standard shank, not industrial) and they fit perfectly so you can use any size thread/needle, not just the Speedy Stitcher. I find 2 needle saddle stitching very relaxing so hardly use the machine or Speedy Stitcher anymore but after seeing this I will dust it off and have a play ☺

Thank you and I appreciate you taking the time to show us this easy stitching method. Kudos

Excellent, helpful video. I watched almost a dozen video so far and this is the sole understandable one. This is a "how to prepare a video to teach" video. Thank you.

So smart to use a drill and 1/6 bit to make the holes in leather!! Thank you so much for the idea!

Bought this tool couple years ago when I started leather work, never really learned to use it till today. Thank you

Man, my first attempt with this thing didn’t look as pretty as your sheath, but after about five minutes I got it going! Thanks, very instructive!

This is the best instructional video I’ve ever seen. Thank you.

Gee whiz ! I have had one of these rolling around in the bottom of a toolbox for years. Now I know how to use it. Thanks : )

Your tutorial on how to use 'The S.S Sewing Awl' was a great help. I needed to sew a new leather girth strap on my stock saddle, following your guide my saddle looks as good as new. Thanks for the easy to follow tutorial 👍👍👍

Best job yet on explaining the use of this tool. Thank you

Thank you for showing me how to use that I just got one today and I was not sure how to use it and thank you for showing how to tie off the end of the thread 👍👍

WHAT A GREAT TOOL- MINE IS FROM (STEWART MFG, WORCESTER, MASS) .. I'VE HAD THIS FANTASTIC TOOL FOR 30-40 YEARS.. FROM MY FATHERS STASH AFTER PASSING.. NEVER KNEW HOW TO USE IT. I'VE A PAIR OF MOCCASINS THAT THE TOP STITCH BUSTED OUT.. WATCHING YOUR VIDEO ALLOWED ME TO RECOVER AND REPAIR A GOOD PAIR OF WINTER RUN-AROUNDS. NOT THE PRETTIEST OF REPAIRS W/O MULTI-LINE PUNCHES AND GOUGES FOR SEATING THE STITCH , NONE THE LESS THEY ARE REPAIRED THANK YOU FOR SHARING.

@DIYeasycrafts

9 ай бұрын

Very cool!

I'm here to learn how to repair my car seats that have came unravel and I've found the right video that's going to help me accomplish my job. Thanks for all you do.

I had a pretty good idea how to stitch using this tool, it's always good to confirm the process. Thanks for the post.

@deanmayer6508

5 жыл бұрын

It's been a long time since I used the awl so this video was a necessity for me in order to get back in it. Thanks so much.

@vikkibodziak8635

4 жыл бұрын

Dean Mayer l go L Pollo

Great demonstation,from begining to end Thanks! I always wanted to know how this tool worked.

Thank you so much!! Could not figure out the tool until I watched your video :)

@kthompso43

4 жыл бұрын

For sure, Max. I've owned one for 40 years and never did figure out how to use it correctly.

@abstractgamer8543

3 жыл бұрын

My uncle just gave me one I messed with it for 20 minutes decided KZread was the way to go.

This is the second time I watched this. Your tutorial is simply the best, and very helpful. Thank you so much for this. My awl actually did not come with instructions. But, I am a visual learner, anyway. Lol

Thanks for showing this. I was a Wheelwright many years ago, and I made all the harnessing, seats, made some Saddles. I am going to help a kid down the road with some Tack and I haven’t done this in so long I needed to see how it’s works.

Love the drilling idea so much. What a great idea, I have a Dremil drill press which makes this so easy. Thank you so much for this info. Brilliant!

This is great! This opens up a whole new world of DIY for me! I would have never known how to sew leather by hand if not for your video!

@DIYeasycrafts

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

I'm retired union ironworkers lo.8 Milwaukee Wisconsin now but I've stitched up many a pair of red wings throughout the years with the same exact tool, I still have it around somewhere lol, nice video 👍

Always wondered how that was done. Great video, thank you!

Thank you for sharing this video. I needed this for a project so just in time.

Excellent demonstration and explanation!Thank you!

Just learned something new! Thank you.

Excellent video with clear instructions! Showed me the simple tricks for a better stitch.

I have an ordinary sewing awl and i have to say that after watching various speedy stitcher videos, they all seem to say ignore the spool ignore the tensioning stud and I cant see how they are then any different to the simple awl that I have. My awl is a handle with a needle with a groove in and it stitches exactly the same as this. PS excellent tutorial nonetheless.

@tiberiu_nicolae

2 жыл бұрын

The advantage is that you can store some thread and the needle inside the handle so that you can carry it around safely in a self contained unit for emergency use. I don't think it's meant for heavy professional use.

@joshhayl7459

6 ай бұрын

🟦... You say your needle has a "groove" in it But, does it also have the hole in the very end of the needle for the thread to go through?

@logothaironsides2942

6 ай бұрын

yes it does, you can get sets with a bodkin and an awl, the bodkin doesnt have the hole but the awl does @@joshhayl7459

@timmueller1314

3 ай бұрын

It lets you make a lock stich similar to a sewing machine.

@logothaironsides2942

3 ай бұрын

@@joshhayl7459 yes of course. The sewing awls are an ancient invention, they got it right yonks ago .

Excellent video. Answered every question I had plus some I didn't even think about. Thank you. Thank you very much.

That was easier than I thought! Thank you for sharing this video 👍🏻

Great explanation of how to use the speedy stitcher. Excellent video! Thanks.

Impressed with the print it's really smooth.

An absolute delight watching your video. Not only is the photography excellent showing the different views; but also your voice and personality is very soothing. Thanks for your work. Bruce the swimmer New Rochelle N.Y.

Good presentation: clear speech ie., no ahs or ums, concise instructions, good camera work with the exception of focus issues or too low resolution perhaps? You did save me lots of frustration by showing me a few things I was doing wrong. Solid A-

Brilliant tutorial and well put together in laymans terms, well spoken clear friendly voice that we can all understand and absorb, a big thank-you for simplifying what some of us would needlessly complicate for ourselves, look forward to watching more of you

@gibbyswife9218

4 жыл бұрын

Brynley Lewis I totally agree. You put into words exactly what I thought about his tutorial👍👍👍

Excellent straight forward instructions, thank you.

Very helpful! I practiced as I was watching! Thanks! 😁

Thank you so much! So many angles! Thorough explanation🙏🏾

Thanks a lot, mate ! I never bought one of these because I couldn't figure how to use it, although I have so many projects about working leather. I'm buying one right away.

@elmerabad744

5 жыл бұрын

Spalted wood project

Complimenti per la spiegazione semplice e chiara!

This is Priceless!!!..Thank you so much!!

Thanks for taking the time to post the video. Just what I was looking for. Very informative. Cheers Stuart 🇦🇺

I am glad to have found this video. I was given one of these, and had no clue how to use it. Thanks!

@courtneesdad

5 жыл бұрын

Me too lol

Thank you for sharing your skill. It's been about 30 years since I have used an awl. I am making straps for my leg braces because orthpedic est. Do not know how to handle real leather. Thank you again.

I always come back to this video. I don't do it enough to remember. Thank youl

@DIYeasycrafts

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

Very useful explanation of how to use this tool! Thanks

Great Video ! Thank you for taking your time to make it !

Thanks buddy going to try to sell my pop-up camper thank you for the detail video much appreciated.

Thank you! Somebody made me a gift of one of these and I didn't know what to do with it.

Excellent upload. Informative. Concise. Thank you.

Very nice! Thanks for taking the time to make this video!

Thanks helped me out. Made it easy to understand and yes do it the same way every time helps thank you.

the best video I've watched on this subject... thanks!

WOW, thank you so much, simple and easy instructions, Keep it coming. and thanks again,

Thankyou I have owned one of these for over 2 years and couldn't figure out how to sew with it . I just used it to make the holes and stitched with a needle lol

thanks for the info I have 2. of them. it's been 30 yrs. that I have used one but they do work slow but steady.

Thank you so much, this was very helpful and I have many nice projects

Thank you, a very informative how to sew leather.

Very thorough instructions

Always wondered how to use this thanks William

Great video. I was thinking I might have to buy a sewing machine but I think you could get pretty quick doing this with practice. So I think the Sticher tool will do fine for now.

Thank you! I need to make some alterations and repairs on a few heavy, canvas, winter horse blankets. Your video will be very helpful. Many thanks 👍🐎

@DIYeasycrafts

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds great!

Thanks! I've seen Mom use this, but didn't remember how. I've had hers for years, probably read Directions, but still wouldn't have remembered. Now seeing this, reminded me i have work to do. Yes, Seeing steps done is better, for me, than Reading - my issue is Interpreting what Read. haha

Excellent landscape video. Very well narrated and NO horrible useless background music, Thanks

@DIYeasycrafts

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. Appreciate it

Thank to showing us that great work . now l know to sew leather to do my pockets knife .

So helpful!! Thank you!!

Excellent presentation! You made it easy for me to understand.

I got a speedy stitcher from the States, many years ago, before they were often seen in UK. It is amongst my most prized posessions, not because it was expensive, it wasn't... ... but because it is so GOOD at what I does. The tool makes the same kind of stitch as a sewing machine. Each stitch is a thumb knot.. therefore it is a lock stitch, and incredibly strong.

@Bob-rd2bq

4 жыл бұрын

I got mine I think 40 years ago from Stewart mfg. co. in the USA. They mfg it

Thank you very much! Simple clear and illustrative

Great information and tutorial. Many thanks. I can't wait to try this.

Ok, but I have found this super slow. There is a faster way. Tie in the second bent needle into the long section of back thread at the end. This speeds up feeding it thru that tiny loop on the side of the needle. And dropping the needle ( because it has weight ) pulls most of the thread thru for you. I found that doing this simple trick speeds up sewing with this device by up to 300-400% faster. I work close to the edge of a table so the needle has more room to fall and pull all the thread thru for me. This also works great with carpet thread and Kevlar threads. I was able to put new seats in my out door chairs. 4- 14” long seams with 3/16” stitch spacing in about 1 1/2 hours. The vice grips to hold the fabric taught was the hardest part. The first seam took the longest, ( about a half hour ) just cause I wasn’t use to the tool.

Tge back stitch at the end was a great tip! Great video

A common fork will work also for making stitch spacing holes.

@Ardass486

4 жыл бұрын

The rasman wasn't sure if a fork is the way to get the best and the other

@derkiesthreeteeth5529

2 жыл бұрын

Thats what i use

@jamesgibbs8827

Жыл бұрын

Nice,, Great idea. Sometimes some of us can't afford all the correct tools just starting out.. I'M on SSDI, want to go back to work badly remodeling homes, but due to health I can't. Since Sept 2017 , I take home Every Month, what I used to take home Every week. Very very limited funds. Looking for projects to do. I'd like to work w leather, also starting wood carving/wooden canes,, & Paracord tying. I'm pretty excited But always broke.. But Grateful to be above ground, & still sober since 1993. God Bless 🙏 us all. Amen

Thanks for this detailed video! You are the only person who mentioned that it matters in wich loop you are supposed to go with the bottom thread. Yes it matters!! It’s the backwards loop😂

@DIYeasycrafts

3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Excellent description. Thanks.

Very kind of you showing us from different angles

Thanks, wonderful video!

Thanks mate. Nice video. Very easy to follow

Very well made and clear video tutorial, thanks so much for the time and effort you took to do this

@DIYeasycrafts

2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

nicely done. somebody deserves a thumbs up!

Thank you so much for sharing.