HOW TO USE THE SPEEDY STITCHER (REVISITED)

I have received comments on my previous speedy stitcher video on
how poor the video quality and the lighting is; this is my way of saying I totally agree!

[joshhenderson]

Thank you for being very thorough. I have never done anything like this before and it was a huge help in repairing my boat canvas.

[dragan]

Hi. Finally I found someone who shows the bobbin setup as well. Now I'm gonna rewind mine I got in the mail. Perfect size for my hands. Thank you for your tutorial. Cheers from Australia just subbed.nice work 🙂👍👍👍

[Gator-]

I use a needle threader to help thread the stitcher, especially when using smaller threads and I also attatch a no.4 saddle makers or glovers needle to the tag end to facilitate getting it through the loop on the back side much easier. Also to rewind the bobbin, I either stick it on the needle and use the stitcher as a handle and spin the bobbin with my fingers or if using smaller thread, stick the bobbin on a small wooden dowel and use my drill to spin it making sure to wind the thread evenly and hold the master bobbin on another dowel holding them both level and "facing" each other so the thresd comes off and from the side of the master bobbin and not the end, to prevent twisting, like you would do for a spinning reel when loading monofilament.

[autumnwoodph]

To help get your wax thread through the wooden hole, use a common needle threader—the little aluminum things with the thin wire on the end...😊...as I am getting old, I can’t thread a needle without it.

[daverobb]

I wish this was the first video I saw on how to use this. Great job explaining each step thank you.

[stemer]

Both of your videos helped me very much getting started, new speedy stitch owner here.. Thank you very much. Now I can go and repair that seam on my trailer cover ist gerissen (German))

[azclaimjumper]

Thank you for answering my unasked question; the length of the tag end when starting & you said TWICE the length of the seams to be sewn.
1. Personally, I prefer using the SMALL needle with the "Course" thread. The smaller needle punches a smaller hole in the fabric + is easier to push through a seam or a couple layers of thick fabric.
2. On the first stitch, after pushing the needle through the fabric, I hold the thread, withdraw the needle & then pull the tag end through the hole. This way, more of the wax stays on the tag end of the thread.
3. I reload an empty bobbin by inserting one end of the bobbin into the chuck of my Electric Drill, I lay the drill on its side, then pull the trigger so it turns slowly. The other hand feeds the thread & maintains uniform tension as the thread is filling the bobbin.
4. How about showing practical use of Speedy Stitcher by sewing a patch over an almost worn out knee or cutting off the bottom of a pocket with holes & replacing the bottom with stronger material or sewing the seams that are beginning to separate in the seat of a pair of military pants.

[jimmienewton]

I've had good luck with my "ending knot" by using Super Glue. Tie 2 overhand knots as you showed. Then, put a dab of Super Glue on the knot that's big enough to saturate the knot. Let it dry a minute or so, then clip it short with the scissors. Have had no problems with this method on the (admittedly few) Speedy Stitching projects I've done like my arrow quiver & such. I also used some on the end of the thread to "stiffen" it up to help feed it through the hole in the wood handle, eye of the needle, & Hee hee. With Super Glue & Duct tape, you could rule the world!

[hooXpoo]

To wind a bobben:
Take off Chuck,
Put bobben on end of the
Speedy stitcher and use as a handle. Works really well, and so much easier ;)

[NITEGOD]

Put the spool on a drill bit wrapped with a little tape ... use a cordless drill to turn the spool

[angelaviles]

I just started stitching myself thank you for the video very well explained

[davelowell]

Thank you Mr. Rodgers, I'm going to make my own convertible boot for my Mustang.

[Moostery]

Damn. I found something at the flea market I thought was the speedy stitcher but made a long time ago. Turns out it's basically the same exact thing, just made better. Maybe an early model of it? Got it for a buck so I'm stoked.

[danielgagnon]

Scissor, should not open beer nor be a screw driver they must cut.... he he... many tanks for your instructive video nice sewing.

[und]

Use a variable speed cordless drill to spin the spool.

[GOTMV]

To avoid twisting the thread, roll the bobbin across a flat surface rather than wrapping the thread on the bobbin.

[gregoryclark]

a well thought out tool design simple an effective

[vidbot]

Much better sound and quality. Thanks!

[joescheller]

first timer here very good demonstration, only thing that would improve it is if you did my project, oh well cant do that over the computer, thanks

[nicolekaio]

No matter how tight i tighten the chuck the needle pulls out....what am i doing wrong??