Sewing Awl
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| ToolInfoBox Sewing Awl | |
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| Synonyms: | stitching awl; DE: Nähahle |
| Type: | leatherworking tool |
| Material: | leather, thick fabric |
| Used with: | thick thread (usually waxed), stitching pony |
| Similar (More or Less): | stitching needles |
Comparable to a very minimalistic sewing machine, a sewing awl lets you connect two pieces of leather or heavy fabric with a lockstitch.
We have a simple "Ø230"/"FEIHU26" sewing awl. Who knows what these size markings actually mean?
This video about the "Speedy Stitcher" explains the use of a sewing awl quite nicely. You can ignore the first two minutes if you're using a simple sewing awl - the bobbin included in the demonstrated model just allows cleaner thread management, the technique remains the same!
Preparation
Depending on your material, you may not be able to start sewing right away:
