Last′ing-awl.
A sewing awl for shoe-closers. The example shows one carrying a bobbin in the handle of the awl, leading the thread out through a hole in the handle, and passing it through an eye in the point of the awl. In use, the awl, being passed through the leather, carries with it the thread; then being slightly drawn back, it forms a loop through which a second thread is passed. The entire withdrawal of the awl then makes a lock-stitch, similar to that made on some sewing-machines.Eye-pointed lasting-awl. |