Sewing new tree huggers, is a 1" long W pattern stitch like Dutchware uses ideal?

[flexic]

I see lots of very long (ie 6-10") and elaborate stitches for tree huggers on this forum, but the pair I've been using from Dutchware for the last 2 years is much smaller and much simpler and has never given me problems. I included a pic of the W pattern that is only about 1" long and was going to do the same to complete some end loops on new straps for myself.

Is there a reason people are using much bigger/longer stitch boxes than professional shops like Dutch use? Thanks!


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[Skytow]

I did mine like your picture except uglier sewing! Works fine. Mine may might have been 1.5”. So far so good.

[leiavoia]

The bulk of the force on the threads will be in the first “row” of them. Less on the second, far less on the third, and so on. So I don’t think it needs to be long, but your first row of threads needs to be pretty sturdy.

[Shagginwagon]

I did bar tacks (I think that's what they are called) on mine. I've see all sorts of different stitches on commercial straps. If it works, it's not dumb!! Hah

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[Shagginwagon]

Just a quick photo of mine. No issues hanging so far at 175 lbs in my WBBBXLC

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[BigE94]

I use a series of 6 bartacks 1/2'' apart. Each is almost the width of the strap. I also put a twist in the loop to make sure the eye stays open.