How to practice your awl-game

Hello folks,

Since I started this hobby I always wanted to know how to stitch with an awl. The old fashioned way. I never really got myself to do it since I mostly do smaller goods like cardholders and such, but I always kind of felt it's a technique I should be able to use for future projects (like when it's my turn to try and follow the travel bag course;).

So today was the day! I'm making a watch strap (using techniques I learnt on that course off, lol) and thought what the heck, I'll give it a go!

Altho, I don't have an awl... got a smaller one on the way but none in the workshop.

So what did I do? I simply thought to myself, well let's just start with the basics. Getting myself some muscle memory.

So I made myself a practice awl. Simply an awlhaft with a James 002 needle in it.

I punched through with my irons like I always do but when I stitched it in I simply pretended I had to pierce with the awl and pushed the needleawl through before each stitch.

At the end of my strap it's basicly there, the needle and awl swaps places and the hands basicly do what feels like an instinct.

Can't wait to get the real awl and try this for real. Expecting various results on the backside😂😂😂

Just wanted to share a way that I think made me get some confidence to try my awl-game:)

If u wanna se the strap, hit me up on IG @saefethreads. Guessing it will be done during today:)

Daniel