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What's the strongest, most resilient hand-sewn stitch to join two pieces of fabric, and how do you do it?
I want to repair a wetsuit which is splitting at a seam. What's the best hand-sewn stitch to join the two sides?
I did a bunch of googling for hand-sewing, and all the ones I could find will completely fail if the thread breaks in any single spot.
I'm looking for a strong stitch which won't completely unravel if one of the stitches fails.
Finally, are there any good online resources for video how-to's on how to actually perform this stitch, as well as the basics of how to start a stitch and how to tie it off when you've reached the end?
Thanks.
Original stitch failed because the suit is 10 years old :) I do not think I need a gusset.
When you say "knot each stitch", do you mean simply capturing each stitch with an overhand knot before starting the next?
Thanks!
Any seam will fail if the thread breaks. The only way around it is to knot each stitch.
I would simply duplicate the original stitching, or use a baseball stitch.
Do you know why the stitching failed? Is the seam so stressed that a gusset is needed?
You'll also need neoprene cement after stitching -- or at least that's how I repaired my wetsuit many years ago.
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