Abstract: Disclosed is a stitcher head for use with a stitching machine and for use in forming staples from a continuous length of wire and for driving the staples into work. The stitching machine includes a rigid frame having a generally vertical face, a first generally horizontal bar located adjacent the face, the first bar being driven vertically reciprocated, a second generally horizontal bar located adjacent the face and in spaced relation from the first bar, and being vertically reciprocated. The stitcher head is supported by the frame and includes a body having a rearward surface adapted to face the vertical face, and movable members for feeding, cutting, and shaping a continuous length of wire to form a staple and for driving the staple into the work.