Paracord inner for stitching leather

[Atarian]

Hi all,

I've just dug out a half-hide of leather I've had for years, and fancied making myself a catapult belt pouch.

The thing is, I'm a bit strapped for cash at the moment, so i was thinking of using paracord inner for the stitching. Will that be OK or will it be too stretchy? Should I cough up for the proper waxed thread?

 

[Mesquite]

You could always use dental floss. Thats all artificial sinew is

 

[Macaroon]

It'll work just fine; I've not done it but two people I know have stitched garment leather with it and had good and durable results.

 

[Atarian]

You could always use dental floss. Thats all artificial sinew is

Every day is a school day!

 

[Atarian]

It'll work just fine; I've not done it but two people I know have stitched garment leather with it and had good and durable results.

Cracking, thanks! I'll post photos so everyone can have a giggle

 

[Mesquite]

Every day is a school day!

Just don't get the flavoured variety

 

[Stevie777]

I've got a couple of sheaths to make. I plan on using Spiderline fishing braid for the stitching. I'll seal the stitching with pine pitch glue. I dare say you could get away with using paracord inner but you'll need to treat it with something..ie, Wax or dubbing etc.

 

[peaks]

This might be of interest.........
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/360686602...49&var=630139637167&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[Tengu]

Never tried using paracord inner but all sorts of strong stuff will do; button thread, carpet thread and the like.