Review on 🧵 Dritz 9624D Assorted Needles 7 Pack Sewing: Versatile Needle Set for Various Fabric Crafts by Carol Miller

I had to repair a poorly accessible seam on a sofa. The good news is that these days it's easy to get very detailed instructions on how to do the job yourself and what tools to buy. The bad news is that there are still some unexpected issues (see below). To be on the safe side, I bought a set of needles. For my application, curved needles were the most suitable tool. And I've found that there isn't much of a difference between the brands I've tried. So buy what is cheaper; they are all very similar. I have also found that these needles are much more fragile than regular sewing needles. When working with leather, you often poke the needle through existing holes in the leather and then pull the needle all the way through with pliers. I found out the hard way that even the slightest pull at an angle can break the needle. So my top tip is to order multiple sets of needles! That saves a lot of effort. Also, you must always use two needles for proper saddle stitching. So you should order at least three or four sets of needles to have enough. A good description of how saddle stitches are made can be found in this video: https://youtu.be/Y0EL7K2NhYs?t=4042 Also remember to order the right type of thread. Waxed polyester thread works best (as discussed here: https: //youtu.be/Y0EL7K2NhYs?t=465). I've had some luck with Waxed Thread Leathercraft, but the Ritza 25 seems to be another excellent choice for this application. It should be noted that this type of thread is attached to the needle using a somewhat unusual technique: https://youtu.be/Y0EL7K2NhYs?t=1013 I've found that even with a bent needle, it takes a lot of dexterity and strength to get around to get the thread through the holes. And to get a clean seam, I had to pull the thread very tight after each stitch. So fixing the two inch gap took me about an hour of work. It should get better with practice, but I'm hoping my couch won't give me more practice any time soon. Overall, though, the results look great. I didn't notice any difference from the factory stitching. It took a lot of skill and strength to pull the thread through the existing holes. And to get a clean seam, I had to pull the yarn very tight after each stitch. So fixing the two inch gap took me about an hour of work. It should get better with practice, but I'm hoping my couch won't give me more practice any time soon. Overall, though, the results look great. I didn't notice any difference from the factory stitching. It took a lot of skill and strength to pull the thread through the existing holes. And to get a clean seam, I had to pull the thread very tight after each stitch. So fixing the two inch gap took me about an hour of work. It should get better with practice but I hope my couch won't give me more exercise any time soon. Overall, though, the results look great. I didn't notice any difference from the factory stitching.