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@sunflower_avenue@sunbeam.cityAt the leather workshop i learnt how to lock the thread on a needle. And its been super useful for hand sewing when the needle falls of the thread
The basic technique is to:
Thread the needle like normal
Pierce the short end of the thread with the tip of the needle
Pull it down the needle and lock it in place
Heres a good tutorial: https://www.mrlentz.com/tutorials/leather-skills-tutorials/sewing-leather-goods/how-to-thread-a-needle-for-sewing-leather/
@sunflower_avenue We do it a different way. Double up the thread, knot the ends together. Take the looped end, thread through the needle, and tie a slip knot with it around the needle. Stays on the needle, and then comes off pretty easily once you cut the thread.
@sunflower_avenue this has the very real potential to change my fucking life
dang