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.

Drilling the holes out after punching is a great tip.

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!

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

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

Complimenti per la spiegazione semplice e chiara!

One must pass thread "under" itself, after going around the tensioner, before proceeding to the needle. Thank you for your video though. I learned a few things from it. much appreciated

Tats a cool tool and the result is beautiful, nice😀 Greetings from Brazil

It's funny...I inherited one from my father some years ago, but since no instructions were anywhere to be found in that pile of stuff, I just put it away and never really thought about it. I knew it was supposed to make stitching easier...but I've never felt like the stitching I've done was especially hard work, so I didn't care. I saw this video, and now I think I might just use it the next time I work with heavier leather. Thanks!

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

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😂

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

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

Perfect demo on how to use this tool…I also want to make a Knife Sheath as well as a couple of Holsters..EXCELLENT Video!

Thanks for posting this I have a speedy stitcher I’d like to learn to use

Very informative video sir , thank you for the different angle shots that makes a big difference..👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

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

Thank you. I found this tool at a marketplace, but have no idea what it is. Untill i found this video.

Using an industrial sewing machine needles size 23 . Works well . Just found a 2 needle system . Needle at each end of thread . Pass from side to side .ust try . Great for repairing boat zips etc

Great video best ive seen on here so far thank u

Really good instructions. Thanks.

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

Very well explained, thank you

Nice sheath good stamping

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

A very clear explanation - thank you!

Good job As a little kid my Mom had one and I never new what it was used for. I knew it was for sewing but what kind of sewing I didn't know lol Needless to say it isn't around any more😭 Thanks again😇😁😇

This is is great, a lot better than trying to following the instructions that came with mine years ago and the terrible drawings!

Thank you! I kept messing up and this greatly helped

Thank you so much for clear instructions! Helped me a lot.

Very useful explanation of how to use this tool! Thanks

Dear sir You are very kind for share this DIY TIP with us. Greetings from Ciudad de México.

nicely done. somebody deserves a thumbs up!

Very good job thank you

Finally figured it out with this video. Thanks man, I was going nuts!

Genius techniques

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 ☺

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

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.

One thousand thanks' for taking the time to explain which side of the needle the loop will be on for the thread to go through. Sheilah

Thank you so much for the great instructional video.

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

great video as usaull mr deberg your video have helped me so much in this past year making knives appreciate it Mark

thank very much for the explanation you are a lovely teacher.

I also have a problem with the spool jamming. But excellent tutorial.

thanks for making a straight forward instruction video. that was exactly what i was looking for. subscribed.

Very kind of you showing us from different angles

Excellent detail thanks!

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-

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.

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

Very good demo...great camerawork made it easy to follow.

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 love your content. . I a quick learner. . I love it that you you show you finished product ? But please show us how to ? Fix ? Mistakes. . My loops at times came back through. My loops sometimes were to loose. I’m not knocking your video? I’m saying a video of you showing screw up an how to fix it would be good. My first knife sheath after watching your video was ok. I’m proud it is together. But? The imperfections I could not fix because your videos don’t show how to fix mistakes. I know how to sow. I want to do it right!

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.

Great tutorial 👍

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!

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

You should make videos for all departments of life, friend! Well done.

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

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!

Many years ago I bought one. The instructions were (I say deliberately by the red china communists) not descriptive, so I taught myself. I came to the exact same technique as yours here. And your instructions are plain and easy enough to follow. Thanks!

Outstanding video

Thank you, you are a great teacher,

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 : )

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 👍

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.

Fantastic video, thanks a lot. All my questions regarding how to start, and how to finish, was shown very very clearly.

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

This thing is fantastic!!

Thanks a lot I did sort of work out how to use it, but your tips make so much sense!

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

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

Excellent straight forward instructions, thank you.

Just learned something new! Thank you.

Looks great!

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

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

If you have ever tried this without a tool you will definitely see this tool is speedy!

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

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

Nice vedio Simple 👌

Excellent demonstration and explanation!Thank you!

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.

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

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

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.

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

Impressed with the print it's really smooth.

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!

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.

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

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

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

nice video and well explained