Becho Professionele Stitcher Naaien Priem Lederen Craft Maken, Stitcher Reparatie Accessoire Tool Kit met 3 R Waxed Draad voor Lederen Zeil, Zwaar Canvas en Meer (Archaize Hout)

I have seen shoe repairers use this type of tool and now having this Becho brand stitcher and sewing awl, I can fully appreciate why. It comes in a basic cardboard box together with spare needles, a small ‘spanner’ for securing them in the tool, two reels to hold thread in the tool, one fitted one loose plus reels of waxed thread and a sheet of instructions on how to use it, although a look on YouTube will bring up assorted videos that will also enlighten. The process is quite simple and basic as I have (finally!) repaired the stitching on the steering wheel cover in daughter’s car and yes, this does indeed work. Do note that the needles and securing spanner are held inside the wooden handle of the tool that unscrews - the wooden thread was stiff initially so I have rubbed some wax candle grease on it and it seems to be smoother to undo now. This is a nice, well-made basic tool that does produce a good result.

You get a speed stitcher and all the kit, included spools of differently coloured threads, that's just spot on for leather (of course it needs to be preholed). The handle keeps the needles in, and it's decently built for the price. It will replace my old one that finally gave up the ghost after quite heavy use, and it feels at the same level of build quality so probably will last nicely