rehoppe
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If you are going to sew it by hand. See if you can find a 'leather awl', You jab it through from one side and withdraw it a bit, lacing the trailing edge with another piece of thread. Much easier on the fingers too.
The Speedy Stitcher that Tom posted the link to, MIGHT be a 'new' version of the old leather sewing awl.
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ExRocketScientist
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PopUpTom wrote:I recall this product below being recommended a couple years back. There were even videos about in on Youtube. I had never used it, but perhaps others may be able to chime in on it's performance. It comes with polyester thread.
Speedy Stitcher Sewing Awl
I have one of those. Used to use it a lot to sew delrin buckles on the end of lashing straps. Then I inherited my Mom's ancient (and simple enough for me to use) sewing machine. I can use a size 69 thread in it if I remove the screw on the bobbin tension device and do a real professional looking job now.
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rehoppe
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I'm guessing that you will not be removing the canvas and using a sewing machine. Just a word of advice on that. Don't attempt so sew this weight with a 'normal' modern, machine. The antiques (singer blackhead era), are all metal. If you use a machine has Any plastic Not so much. I blew the heck out an old Brother 25 years ago.
I now use a Singer 3115, it's a commercial 'tailor's' machine. Uses a 1/2 hp motor and a clutch. They built these for years, were a staple machine in the WPA workshops, I think. I have two (don't ask), and the tables on both are stenciled WPA underneath. Parts are still available. Not that many are required. Belts and bobbins, mostly.
The downside of these is that they don't have a 'walking foot', which would be nice.
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