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Stitch and Seize

It can be very difficult to make a
permanent loop at the end of a piece

of braided rope. By first stitching the
rope together, then putting a tight

seizing over the stitching, a strong eye
can be made. You will need to use a

sailmaker’s palm and needle to make
the stitches. It is a very good idea to
make an extra locking stitch halfway

along the binding turns as additional
security. Should one part break, the

other half of the seizing should hold
long enough to allow a repair to be

made. As always, make all the binding
turns as tight as possible.

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