Good job. I appreciate your frustration. At least you had previous experience using the SS. Mine didn't turn out nearly as well but it was my first SS try.
A great tool. I have been using a Speedy Stitcher,on and off, for about twenty years to repair all sorts of outdoor gear: backpacks, Dunlop Volleys, boots etc. A great tip I received was to use dental floss as an alternative thread if you run out of the waxed thread.
I have a Speedy Sticher I use quite often. It is a gret tool for sewing leather and canvas. It may have been a little easier had you used it from the inside out though. I have also found that artificial sinew makes an excelent replacement for the waxed thread because it is also waxed. I seperate the artificial sinew into three strands for easier insertion in the needle. I use a piece of wood dowel the length of the bobbin for the other 2 pieces of artificial sinew as spares . The sinew is cheap.
Cool video! I have a tool sort of like that but haven't tried it yet on a pair of shoes. Typically when I'm sewing other blind areas, I tie a safety pin or button on the end so that I can thread it by feel a little better. Very nice job and fun video : ) Sara
Harbor freight sells a speedy stitcher for about $6. FYI-The stitcher is a "must have" tool for repairing sails and covers on sail boats. And, useful for stitching leather items for motorcycle bags and covers. Nice item to have in the toolbox.
Very cool ! Something quicker, though it may not hold as well....take a glue stick from a hot melt glue gun, hold the stick over a lighter, and dab the glue where needed. I've used that with several things. And as for the square knot; what i've done for a while is, in the second portion of tying, I pass it through one more time before pulling tight....it locks up in any kind of cord, even synthetic. Trick can be to pull it, than grab the wraps and bunch them up and it will pull tighter.
@mondays89 There are some good glues that can be made from sap, pine tar, etc. I don't know how well they would hold up in this type of situation. My deal is in less than an hour, I can have a durable repair and be on my way. With glues there may be as much as a 24 hour wait time before using.
There's a shoe glue that will do a better job..no white strings to show... That said, I like this tool. However, sadly, I cannot use it. I don't have the strength to push through the leather (which is what I bought it for.)
Yes there are some glues that work pretty well, like Barges. In this instance a repair in the field needed to be done, so the needle and thread were the options. It was not so easy to do either, trying to work up in the toe of the shoe. Thanks for watching and for your comments!!
@maladettagirl LOL! That is very true, the process isn't the "SPEEDIEST" but the Speedy Stitcher does work great! Thanks for the comment and watching! Have a great day!
@wildernessinnovation - Some people like to keep a glue stick in their field repair kit, so the glue stick and a lighter could make a quick and dirty repair job to get you going again fast, but not as nice or as strong as your stitch job. Makes your shoes look custom made, maybe start a new trend ;-)
@flashgordonmd Haha, He had a formula, tongue in cheek, he would say, "I like to use the formula, P=plenty." So in others words lay out more than enough. Have a great day!!
Yeah, this is a funny video, but this tool is amazing. I seen a guy fix a hockey goalie pad on RUclips awhile back, which sold me on buying one. Try fixing that on a sewing machine!! The first time I tried it was on my Wilson Golf Bag, and I sewed the fabric divider grid on top of the bag, it's better then factory!! Before, It kept slipping out every time I reached for a club. MADE IN CHINA that's why!
think its more realistic to have a small roll of duct tape in the pack for "emergensies" like that, I do have one of those stitchers at home, but I would never pack it, got a sail needle that I pack, works combined with a small multitool pliar
Yes, indeed I have struggled to repair the front seam of shoes from the inside, using conventional leather-sewing needles! All that was needed to relieve the struggle was when I discovered the Speedy Stitcher and now, using their curved needle, it's a doddle! No knots on the outside either. Just open the tongue right up.
I'd rather have the knots on the outside. I'd worry about inside knots creating blisters on my toes. I suppose though that I could use the speedy stitcher to close up the skin if I had to do an emergency toe-ectomy. The smaller needle would be better for that...
why not just glue it with super glue ,,, sticks rubber to leather the very best ,,, done in 30 seconds , no holes , perfect , also a tube of super glue weighs less ,,, takes up less space , and is about a thousand times more useful ,,,,, unless your john rambo , with a cut arm ,,, and a one handed sews all , is about as much use as a one legged man in an arse kicking contest.
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This is a wonderful tool, making the loop bigger like you did is a must in such a confined space. Great stitches brother.
Good job. I appreciate your frustration. At least you had previous experience using the SS. Mine didn't turn out nearly as well but it was my first SS try.
A great tool. I have been using a Speedy Stitcher,on and off, for about twenty years to repair all sorts of outdoor gear: backpacks, Dunlop Volleys, boots etc. A great tip I received was to use dental floss as an alternative thread if you run out of the waxed thread.
I have a Speedy Sticher I use quite often. It is a gret tool for sewing leather and canvas. It may have been a little easier had you used it from the inside out though. I have also found that artificial sinew makes an excelent replacement for the waxed thread because it is also waxed. I seperate the artificial sinew into three strands for easier insertion in the needle. I use a piece of wood dowel the length of the bobbin for the other 2 pieces of artificial sinew as spares . The sinew is cheap.
I recently discovered the use of Amazing Goop. I heard that it's great from shoe repairs such as yours.
Cool video! I have a tool sort of like that but haven't tried it yet on a pair of shoes. Typically when I'm sewing other blind areas, I tie a safety pin or button on the end so that I can thread it by feel a little better. Very nice job and fun video : ) Sara
Thank you. I will definitely check it out. I've been struggling with securing straps to the soles of flip flops by hand.
Harbor freight sells a speedy stitcher for about $6. FYI-The stitcher is a "must have" tool for repairing sails and covers on sail boats. And, useful for stitching leather items for motorcycle bags and covers. Nice item to have in the toolbox.
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Yes we can, thanks for your comments !!
Awesome video never thought about that
Have you done more repairs with the speedy stitcher if so have you done the videos for those repairs? Thanks for sharing ;)
Ive never seen this. Pretty cool, thanks for showing.
Very cool ! Something quicker, though it may not hold as well....take a glue stick from a hot melt glue gun, hold the stick over a lighter, and dab the glue where needed. I've used that with several things. And as for the square knot; what i've done for a while is, in the second portion of tying, I pass it through one more time before pulling tight....it locks up in any kind of cord, even synthetic. Trick can be to pull it, than grab the wraps and bunch them up and it will pull tighter.
What a great trick thanks! For those who wonder, the tool seem to be called a "sewing awl"
@MrJoeyBoombotz We thank you for watching, that's what makes it fun for us!!
Thaks for showing this method - very useful!
Fantastic I just got one and ready to stitch
@EDINBURGSTAR Thanks man, I've had mine for years, and done all kinds of things with it. Take care!!
Man, those shoes were made for walking, and that's just what they'll do.
Very useful tool.
good job with the shoe,, i dont know what i do , i allways have holes in my boots and shos,
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@saradreaming Good ideas Sara, thanks so much for the comments, have a great day!!
Nice job. Thanks for sharing.
@deanznz nice idea, thanks for the comment!! Have a great day!!
Would it work to make an epoxy out of tree sap for something like this? Thanks for the vid.
Handy piece of gear thanks for sharing
@mondays89 There are some good glues that can be made from sap, pine tar, etc. I don't know how well they would hold up in this type of situation. My deal is in less than an hour, I can have a durable repair and be on my way. With glues there may be as much as a 24 hour wait time before using.
Anyone knows how to stitch on a life jacket vest or any kind of videos on that....?????
It would depend on what type of repair is needed, what kind of access is available, etc.
Very informative, thanks for sharing.
i have thought about getting one for some time now
@Reallybigmonkey1 They're great, thanks for watching!!
Can I use this to repair slippers?
Not a bad video. Idk when I'll ever have a problem that id need to carry one of those tools tho. And I live in MT. Lol
Yeah, it's not often really, but nice to have when needed, and good to know how to do if necessary. Thanks for the comment.
nice video, but you could also have some all purpose cement (like Barge) to glue the sole also. then It could last alot Longer.
Thank you. It was useful.
There's a shoe glue that will do a better job..no white strings to show...
That said, I like this tool. However, sadly, I cannot use it. I don't have the strength to push through the leather (which is what I bought it for.)
Yes there are some glues that work pretty well, like Barges. In this instance a repair in the field needed to be done, so the needle and thread were the options. It was not so easy to do either, trying to work up in the toe of the shoe. Thanks for watching and for your comments!!
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Right on!!
I would've put loctite Go2 glue just before stitching. that way the sole doesn't pop out along the sides and become damaged.
@maladettagirl LOL! That is very true, the process isn't the "SPEEDIEST" but the Speedy Stitcher does work great! Thanks for the comment and watching! Have a great day!
@wildernessinnovation - Some people like to keep a glue stick in their field repair kit, so the glue stick and a lighter could make a quick and dirty repair job to get you going again fast, but not as nice or as strong as your stitch job. Makes your shoes look custom made, maybe start a new trend ;-)
@flashgordonmd Haha, He had a formula, tongue in cheek, he would say, "I like to use the formula, P=plenty." So in others words lay out more than enough. Have a great day!!
How do you put the thread inside of the shoe (the position is too small) through the loop of thread from outside? I can't do it!
Yeah, this is a funny video, but this tool is amazing. I seen a guy fix a hockey goalie pad on RUclips awhile back, which sold me on buying one. Try fixing that on a sewing machine!! The first time I tried it was on my Wilson Golf Bag, and I sewed the fabric divider grid on top of the bag, it's better then factory!! Before, It kept slipping out every time I reached for a club. MADE IN CHINA that's why!
Every pair of trainers that I have ever owned fall apart and @ £100 a pair I now wear Dr Martin Shoes/boots @ only £80 a pair and last twice as long.
Great idea for field repair. Sorry, but unsafe body position with a sharp piercing tool. You are working in close proximity to your femoral artery.
think its more realistic to have a small roll of duct tape in the pack for "emergensies" like that, I do have one of those stitchers at home, but I would never pack it, got a sail needle that I pack, works combined with a small multitool pliar
wouldn't it have been easer to put the stitcher inside the shoe and work the loose end on the outside?
Yes, undoubtedly . . . . . . . . but he didn't seem to think of that!
Yes, indeed I have struggled to repair the front seam of shoes from the inside, using conventional leather-sewing needles! All that was needed to relieve the struggle was when I discovered the Speedy Stitcher and now, using their curved needle, it's a doddle! No knots on the outside either. Just open the tongue right up.
I'd rather have the knots on the outside. I'd worry about inside knots creating blisters on my toes.
I suppose though that I could use the speedy stitcher to close up the skin if I had to do an emergency toe-ectomy. The smaller needle would be better for that...
This guy too damn tactical
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Yeah. Who has time to spend 8 minutes saving their favorite pair of shoes with 8 cents worth of thread? (Sarcasm).
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this doesn't look speedy to me
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haha
20sec Superglue instead of 10min video
Superglue would be useless for this repair.
why not just glue it with super glue ,,, sticks rubber to leather the very best ,,, done in 30 seconds , no holes , perfect , also a tube of super glue weighs less ,,, takes up less space , and is about a thousand times more useful ,,,,, unless your john rambo , with a cut arm ,,, and a one handed sews all , is about as much use as a one legged man in an arse kicking contest.
very slow... wrong tehnic.
Thaks for showing this method - very useful!
I would try putting the needle from inside then I will be able to see the thread is that possible?