Steven ... On the up side of the thread, or the down side? (which way you putting the thread on) If it's on the up side (the up and over the hook) set the leg a bit crooked to start with ... lay it in towards the body/hook, so that when you put the thread up and over, the pressure of the thread against the leg will straighten out the leg. (Boy, I wish you were here to see what I mean! it's sooo much easier to show than to tell!!) Just try it ... you'll see what I mean!