The down side is the awl punches crude oversized holes, too large for anything that you might use as thread to fill. Imagine Frankenstein and you have a good idea of what to expect. I will only use mine for stitching in a emergency or for something disposable. No matter what I am glad the I have it as a option. I can always use it to punch holes that can be laced up with wire. Any sewing I want to last, I do with one of the needles in my fix it kit. You can MacGyver a lot of things but a sewing needle isn't one of the easy ones. It can be done with a hammer, anvil, pliers, files, and sandpaper, but if you value your time buy it, don't make it.
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