How to use a Sewing Awl (Handy Stitch) 101

[jbrown414]

You got to love hockey. The only sport where it's ok for men to sew... and even wear garter belts and stockings. This tool looks awesome, putting it on my list of things to buy.

Jeremy

[rtolen]

Thanks for the added info G-1, great thread guys! The pics with explanation helps tons.

[goaltendah1]

I smell another video in the works...

Jeff

[kohomcm]

Originally Posted by goaltendah1

I smell another video in the works...

Jeff

Another good idea! I wish I had a video camera, the whole thing takes 2 minutes to explain.

[Just_the_Dad]

This is great. I have one of those, and have no idea how to use it, and once managed to stick my thumb really good with it.

I might finally learn how to use this thing instead of ramming two layers of leather through the wifes singer and busting all the needles.

[Beccaraptor]

Just a quick tip, before I tie the knot in the end, I backstitch like a sewing machine does for extra holding power. If I am really scared the knot might let go I will even put a small dab of superglue on it.

[hrosenberg33]

Originally Posted by c0nquistad0rian

That sounds great. Maybe someone can jump on this and put it in the wiki goalie dictionary!

If Jeff gets the pics I'll be happy to add them to the Wiki.


Hans

[NastyDragon]

Thank you so much ladies and gentlemen. I enjoy modding my gear, but very little of what I do turns out looking pretty. This tool will help dramatically.

[Sprawl]

i'm going to order a tool too, and just ogtta figure out where and what i need for the same extension... i'ts kidna overwhelming fora first time modder

[KMcDermott]

What's everyone's clamping method of choice?

the plier-esque clamps in kohomcm's shot below look a little big for all jobs:

Originally Posted by kohomcm

Once you do that you proceed to make your next stitch. Push the needle through then pull back just a tad; this will make a little loop in which you will pass the thread through to make your stitch.

But I've also seen others who use surgical clamps:



What's the consensus method (obviously depends on the repair/mod being done)?

McD

[goaltendah1]

Originally Posted by KMcDermott

What's everyone's clamping method of choice?

the plier-esque clamps in kohomcm's shot below look a little big for all jobs:



But I've also seen others who use surgical clamps:



What's the consensus method (obviously depends on the repair/mod being done)?

McD

I use roach clips.

Seriously, I really don't clam mine, although I should. Something with a rubber tip would be best as alligator clips or anything with teeth will leave marks.

Jeff

[kohomcm]

Originally Posted by KMcDermott

What's the consensus method (obviously depends on the repair/mod being done)?

McD

Hey KMc,

The orange grips where just for show, I dont ussually use them unless I am using the dremmel tool. When I am holding the fabric/material together most of the time I use small head pins to hold everything together as I stitch.

[Beccaraptor]

Clamps? I have never used them on hockey equipment before, unless you count when I was cutting plastic for my catcher palm, and the time I was trying to break in my Brian's glove.

[Twozine]

Very handy thread, thanks very much! Just used the Speedy Stitcher to attach thigh boards to my Reactor 3's (the stock attachment is... lacking) and this thread helped a lot.

[c0nquistad0rian]

I'm bumping this thread.

It's got some awesome info that every goalie should know.