Speed Stitcher

[C36]

I was chatting with Ryan on Sunday about a tool I have used to stitch repairs on tough sewing projects (harness webbing, thermo form footstraps, etc). Its called a Speed Stitcher and it looks like it is available locally at MEC, Home Hardware and Lee Valley. Its simple to use and handy to have. Lent it to a local at the Cape who had blown out a strap on his harness and it got him back out on the water (he was extremely grateful).

Someone from UBC sailing club (might have been Johnny or Kato) recommended it to me, it has proved very useful so I'm passing it along to others.

For your consideration.

[Alton]

Also consider shoe repair shops who have heavy due machines.

[C36]

Also consider shoe repair shops who have heavy due machines.

Industrial sewing machines (I have access to one) and shoe repair places can do some jobs, but I have found this thing can deal with even the really tough jobs that the others won't.

[gabrielb]

North Sails (Richmond). I've seen Dennis (my ex too while working at North Sails for 4 years) used it, by hand it's good, it does the job. Industrial sewing machines nowadays will go through anything, can't take it with you on trips, they are 100kg+.