Morning, I'm trying to source Thread for sewing leather as I'm going to try to make afew little item's, but I have no idea what sort I would need let alone where to buy some.
Any help welcomed.
cheers
Any help welcomed.
cheers
Looking for thread to stitch Leather
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I like Gutermann Top Stitch Thread 30m - Black
Hobbycraft have it https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/gutermann-black-top-stitch-thread-30m-000/5662581000.html
They also have upholstery thread which is good too.
https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/gutermann-brown-upholstery-extra-strong-thread-100m-650/5663161020.html
Go in, have a mooch...
I have an old spool of Gruschwitz WMZ thread in brown which is great. Very similar to the upholstery thread
Found a seller on etsy - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/107...6f6f2f642a20b:107161427&variation0=1516414651
HTH
Hobbycraft have it https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/gutermann-black-top-stitch-thread-30m-000/5662581000.html
They also have upholstery thread which is good too.
https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/gutermann-brown-upholstery-extra-strong-thread-100m-650/5663161020.html
Go in, have a mooch...
I have an old spool of Gruschwitz WMZ thread in brown which is great. Very similar to the upholstery thread
Found a seller on etsy - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/107...6f6f2f642a20b:107161427&variation0=1516414651
HTH
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I used multi filament fishing line. (8 strand).
Such as below.
￡15.19 | JOF Lure Braided Fishing Line 8 Strands 300M 500M Multifilament Fly PE Wire 18LB-78LB Strong Cord for Sea Bass Carp Accessories
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Such as below.
￡15.19 | JOF Lure Braided Fishing Line 8 Strands 300M 500M Multifilament Fly PE Wire 18LB-78LB Strong Cord for Sea Bass Carp Accessories
JOF Lure Braided Fishing Line 8 Strands 300M 500M Multifilament Fly PE Wire 18LB-78LB Strong Cord for Sea Bass Carp Accessories - AliExpress
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I just use linen thread waxed or wax it myself ... I get it in our local haberdashery on the market ... brown or black ...
Worth remembering that the thickness of the thread you use will depend on leather you are stitching and, consequently, the size needle you are using and the size hole you are piercing (either by awl or fork).
Needle-wise - I have bought from here a few times; a great range:
www.jjneedles.com
Saddle needles have round ends and require a hole punched first; Glovers' needles have a sharp triangular point to go through (relatively soft) leather without a hole being punched.
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Saddle needles have round ends and require a hole punched first; Glovers' needles have a sharp triangular point to go through (relatively soft) leather without a hole being punched.
I keep an emergency repair kit when I go out horse riding. A not quite finished bobbin of 332 size linen thread, a packet of 2/0 saddler's needles and a small puck of beeswax (made by pouring melted wax into a cut-down paper cup), stuffed into whatever pouch or pocket I have with me.
I've not yet needed to use it out in the field, yet, but it was the first thing to hand when I decided to restitch my keyring, today.
The 2/0 needles are a good size for this size of thread. I don't keep an awl or thimble with the kit, because I always have a Leatherman till on my belt when out riding. Maybe I'll add an awl when I add a rivet setter and hammer to the kit and make a dedicated pouch.
My first packet of John James needles, bought back in the late '80s or early '90s was marked "made in England", but all this that I've bought since I started doing more leatherwork (maybe 2005 or so) have been made in China. I don't use the thin needles much, so breakage isn't a problem for me. I think that I must have broken about five needles in total and they were all the thinner ones.
All this kit can be had from online retailers, or you could find a saddler who might be willing to sell you a bit of thread and some needles. Beeswax is sold in hobby shops, DIY shops like B&Q (for furniture and floor polishing).
I've not yet needed to use it out in the field, yet, but it was the first thing to hand when I decided to restitch my keyring, today.
The 2/0 needles are a good size for this size of thread. I don't keep an awl or thimble with the kit, because I always have a Leatherman till on my belt when out riding. Maybe I'll add an awl when I add a rivet setter and hammer to the kit and make a dedicated pouch.
My first packet of John James needles, bought back in the late '80s or early '90s was marked "made in England", but all this that I've bought since I started doing more leatherwork (maybe 2005 or so) have been made in China. I don't use the thin needles much, so breakage isn't a problem for me. I think that I must have broken about five needles in total and they were all the thinner ones.
All this kit can be had from online retailers, or you could find a saddler who might be willing to sell you a bit of thread and some needles. Beeswax is sold in hobby shops, DIY shops like B&Q (for furniture and floor polishing).
Waxed linen. Use ebay. Much more for much less. Might not be the quickest of deliveries, but then again... £10 buys you 100m instead of 10.
To give you an idea of prices:
From an online retailer, a 50g bobbin of 332 (0.77mm) is about 150 metres, colour 105 (natural) is around €30.
espritcuirs.fr
My brick-and-mortar supplier charges €20 (€17 + 20% VAT).
cuirschadefaux.com
From an online retailer, a 50g bobbin of 332 (0.77mm) is about 150 metres, colour 105 (natural) is around €30.
Fil au chinois - Lin - Eden Esprit Cuir
Fil de lin idéale pour la couture point sellier. 44 couleurs disponibles en 4 tailles ! Diamètre disponible : 332 : 0,77 mm 432 : 0.63 mm 532 : 0.57 mm 632 : 0.51 mm
espritcuirs.fr
My brick-and-mortar supplier charges €20 (€17 + 20% VAT).
Fil de lin au Chinois | Cuirs Chadefaux
cuirschadefaux.com
Barbour Campbell made superb linen threads....eBay still has a lot available.
Barbour Campbell Linen Thread for sale | eBay
Find great deals on eBay for Barbour Campbell Linen Thread. Shop with confidence.
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No a every day do but I've used paracord inner line to stitch a leather sheath when I ran out of waxed linen and couldn't wait for a new delivery to arrive. As an aside I then boot polished the thread to take off the brilliant white shine of the nylon cord.
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