My first Holster. (1942 Walther P38.)

[Littlef]

1 hour ago, Burkhardt said:

What size and kind of thread did you use?

Its tandy's WAXED NYLON THREAD.  the package doesn't even have a size, but its big.  I just bought a spool of t270 bonded nylon, and I'm doing some test stitches with it.

[Littlef]

59 minutes ago, TonyV said:

Yeah, white thread gets dirty fast, so I don't use it except for utility pieces.  Usually black or brown on all my work.

I have a beautiful Leatherman sheath gifted to me by my daughter and SIL, built by a pro saddle maker.  White stitching got grungy looking in a matter of days (I use my tools!). 

yes, I can see it was getting dirty as I was working on the holster.  It hasn't even left the work bench.  Its picking up dye.  I didn't cut the fiebings leather dye, I used it full strength.  Next time I'll try to dilute it first.  I think there's just too much dye in the leather. 

[Burkhardt]

1 minute ago, Littlef said:

Its tandy's WAXED NYLON THREAD.  the package doesn't even have a size, but its big.  I just bought a spool of t270 bonded nylon, and I'm doing some test stitches with it.

It looks huge, hope your new thread is the natural color you still get the stand out without the dirty look after 5 minutes of the white.

[Littlef]

2 minutes ago, Burkhardt said:

It looks huge, hope your new thread is the natural color you still get the stand out without the dirty look after 5 minutes of the white.

 

2 minutes ago, Burkhardt said:

It looks huge, hope your new thread is the natural color you still get the stand out without the dirty look after 5 minutes of the white.

Thats a good idea.  Actually what I bought is white.  At least thread is pretty cheap.  I'll pick up some natural  before starting my next project.  Thanks!