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The Speedy Stitcher Sewing Awl | Paragon's Favorite Stuff Ep. 21
1 juillet 2023 · 14 min · 16K vues
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The Speedy Stitcher Sewing Awl provides a manual method for creating lock stitches in heavy materials like sailcloth, canvas, and leather.1:55 The tool features a wooden handle for leverage when piercing thick fabrics and uses proprietary needles with a groove that guides the twine.2:51 To operate, the user loads a bobbin into the handle, threads the needle, and creates a loop on the underside of the fabric by partially withdrawing the needle after a puncture.2:40 Passing the loose end of the twine through this loop and pulling the needle back out creates a secure lock stitch.5:31 The tool accommodates both straight and zigzag stitch patterns, the latter being preferred for sail repairs to better distribute strain.7:21 On a 42-foot sailboat named Paragon, the tool repairs a torn headsail tack by sewing a new piece of webbing directly onto the existing material while the sail remains on the roller furler.1:16 A soldering iron melts the cut ends of the webbing to prevent fraying and secures the final knot.10:24
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