BanjoMan

Thanks Ferg! I'll try it out.

Cobra Steve, I am currently hand stitching and probably will be for a while. At this point, my leatherworking is just a hobby and I don't think I will be able to afford a sewing machine any time soon. I don't mind the handstitching even though it is more time consuming because it makes me appreciate the stitching process just as much as anything else and I enjoy learning how it was done years ago. I would just like to know what type of thread I should be using for items such as holsters, wallets, badge holsters, etc. Things like this will probably be worn on a daily basis and exposed to all kinds of things and I would not want an item to be retired early due to an inferior thread when the leather itself has years of use left. I know they offer several different options in thread for hand stitching, I just need some advice. Thanks!

I am fairly new to leatherwork and am mainly focusing on making holsters, wallets, etc. I pretty much have the saddle stitching method down and am happy with the results, but I am wondering if I am using the most durable type of thread for my applications. I am currently using artificial sinew that I purchased from Tandy. Does anyone have any suggestions or input? I like the way the sinew stitches, but I am concerned about how well it will hold up over time.

Hello. I am a new member from North Louisiana. I have officially been working with leather for about 4 months now, but have always had an interest in anything leather. Ever since I was a kid, I have always loved the smell of a saddle shop or a western store. There is something about the fact that leather is natural resource that has been used for many purposes for thousands of years and can still be used today for just about anything. I now work in law enforcement and, naturally, have an interest and a need for things like leather holsters and accessories. After purchasing several custom holsters from various shops, I decided that I could possibly save some money by learning how to make these things myself. I learned quick that collecting all of the necessary tools for leatherwork can get expensive too, but I also learned that with a little time and patience I could learn to do something that I've also wanted to do. Since my first purchase from Tandy and after completing my first project, I have become addicted. The only issue I have at this point is a lack of one on one instruction. I know that there is a ton of literature available for the beginner, but nothing replaces having someone show you how to do something in person. Luckily, there is youtube and other places you can find videos to help you of you get in a jam. I'm sure I will be asking for help from many of you in the future and hope that I can be of some help to someone as well. I have included a picture of a belt/holster rig with badge holder that I just completed for a Glock 22. Hopefully there will be more to come in the near future. Looking forward to sharing information with you all!