I want to make up a sling out of an old seat belt, does any one have any tips or links to what type of thread and what type of stitches I should use, I want to handsew as I dont have a machine!
Sewing webbing
- Thread starter johnnytheboy
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+1. A sharp needle (not a leather or denim needle-it will cut the fibres) and some Polyester button thread. Easiest is to stitch a box and then sew an X shape in the box.
Fishing braid works well too as thread.
Thanks folks, what is the best type of stitck to use? I'll look up tutorials if I get an idea which is best?
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I used to sew webbing (sometimes with velcro) on a machine, and found that the normal Gutterman polyester thread tended to break. I think it struggled with abrasion - the webbing I was using was pretty tightly woven. I switched to bonded nylon thread and found it much better. For the tougher stuff when hand sewing, I find the Gutterman polyester is still a bit feeble. Should be find for looser-woven webbing, though.
Would this bonded nylon thread also do for sewing leather? I have a cartridge belt that needs repaired as well?
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I dare say the leatherworkers would be better qualified to comment, although the stuff I got is used in some parts of shoe-making. It's pretty thin - similar to the normal Gutterman thread, so might not suit something made of heavier leather.
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