Is this method technically a saddle stitch, or is it a lock stitch?

I have an old set from my grandfather. But it doesn't have the cap. Do I need that before I can use this "speedy stitcher?"

I received my first Speedy Stitcher when I was ten years old - over fifty years ago. I made dozens of leather and canvass projects (pouches, wallets, checkbook covers, sheathes, holsters, etc.) and repaired shoes, backpacks, tents, sails, etc. I went through the original 150 yard spool of waxed nylon thread in two years. My hands were frequently stained with leather dye and I often had blisters on my pinkies from tensioning the thread. I agree - it is not necessarily “speedy”, but it does offer many advantages as an introductory-level, practical tool. Also, using the Speedy Stitcher taught me how a lock-stitch sewing machine functions. I learned to appreciate the difference between top-eye and bottom-eye needles. When I was studying furniture design at a small art school in Providence, RI in the late 80’s, I designed and fabricated a metal and leather chair. My professors didn’t believe that I had hand-stitched the leather (using a Speedy Stitcher), until I produced work samples and demonstrated the process. I’ve since learned a lot about working with leather. When crafting high-end leather work, (hand bags, sheathes for knives, axes, etc.), I prefer to use a harness maker’s bench and two needles to stitch through pre-marked and pre-punched holes. But, as a sturdy, dependable, sewing tool, the Speedy Stitcher can’t be beat. Understanding how a bottom-eye needle works, one can use the awl on a Swiss Army knife to effect sturdy repairs on equipment in the field. Just get one, read the instructions and have at it!

good demo clear, simple and short

Heck of a lot quicker just to use a good needle.

I feel like this is alot faster than most methods for, what I would consider high strength stitching. Talking to you "this isn't fast" dimwits

Absolutely love it but bent both needles within minutes. Am only trying to fix an awning on a caravan. Is it possible to buy stronger needles?

This is the best video on this awl

The instructions that came with my tool are garbage. They did not even show how to assemble the tool or route the thread. Very helpful.

this is not faster.

Good info. I really think the music is awful. Not necessary at all

I am trying to find one of these in the UK. All that is available here is cheap imports that fall apart after a use. You can see the quality of this one. Such a pity that a lot of the kit is a race to the bottom. Anyway thanks for the video ...

i dontt really understand why one whould use it? looks to be pretty much the same speed as using two needles or am i wrong?

Such a shame about the pointless annoying music which adds no value & makes it harder to hear the audio.

Do you have a link for a good quality speed stitcher ?

I inherited one of these from my grandpa. I've sewn leather before, but I've never done buckskin. I feel like if i used two bobbins with a separate needle instead of the tail, i'd basically be doing a machine stitch without a machine.

Looks like this instrument must sew faster, then hand sewing, but following this video and my experience it is not. So this tool lays useless in my toolbox and I continue hand-sewing.

I found one of these in my dad’s toolbox when he passed. I never knew how to use it until now.

Thank you.

So hard to concentrate with music blaring. thanks anyway.

Excellent instruction! One thing I would add, is that taking a turn of the thread around the metal pin as it pays out of the bobbin and before it goes into the needle will help keep proper tension on the thread. I've had my Speedy Stitcher for decades! it's a fantastic tool.

honestly a jerk needle seems way quicker

Had one of these for years, going to use it for the time today. Thanks for the refresher!

I always wondered. Now I know. Thanks.

My speedy Stitcher doesn't tighten good on the needle, what is the solution for that?

Wicked tool that

I have one of these in my tool kit that I inherited from my father. It has actually been used at least once in the last 10 years. Then again I also went to the cabinet to pull out the ice pick the other day because I needed it.

gracias

I didn't think Smouch was a Word, I've heard it used by my children for over 45 years now, Great Vid, will follow!!

Very cool, thanku. Its like a sewing machine..

I'm here to tell you that there is absolutely NOTHING speedy about this!

Great Video Thanks!

Maybe a blunted needle on the thread end to speed up the passing through yknow what I mean?

Thanks. I found one of these among tools that were my dad's or my father-in-law's. Didn't know what it was or how to use it. Now I do. Still learning interesting and useful stuff at 69.

Why is there the Katjuscha melody in the background?

I own one of these, but I had no clue how to use it! Thanks!

Great explanation thank you 🙏

I’ve one of these and botched it. This is much clearer than the unclear instruction manual that came with mine. Cheerio. 😊

nice, tanks for that but the sound of naration heared like 40s old videos, like training videos how to use thompson sub machine gun

I dont know anout speedy but it gets easier the more you do it.

I was going to write that don't look like speedy stitching!

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good idea

So how do I double stitch

Excellent video but the music was so annoying. Thanks tho.

If you interested in quality seams avoid this ceap botching tool.

I just used this to reattach a zipper on a large duffel bag. It started slowly, but using a cork sanding block on the underside made this so easy. Years ago, I used a leather "sailmaker's palm" when repairing sails while we were racing; it was a really hard slog to drive that needle through multiple layers of sailcloth. The Speedy Stitcher would have solved this easily! And delivered a much more professional job!! GREAT Machine - simple and effective, it's nicely made too! 5*

The Myers Awl for All is a much better tool.

Nice Song: Katjuscha. 💪🇷🇺😎 Realy good Job! I Love my speedy stitcher.

Like for the music of russian song "Katyusha"😂