Thread size for wallet interiors

[Fraulein]

On 4/19/2023 at 5:29 PM, MtlBiker said:

Show us your wallets when you're done!

Just finished this, the wallet I was working on when I started to have issues with the 138 thread. Went ahead and finished it with 138 because I was on an extreme time crunch to get it done. I appreciate everybody's replies so I can do better on my next ones!

Edited April 24, 2023 by Fraulein

[Wild Bill46]

Nifty, nifty, nifty.   I like the mexican braid and stitching to macth as yours does.

However I think your right, it does seem a bit heavy or clunky, and # 69 or smaller would bring the interior to a visual triumph.

No other contridictions or critique necessary , in short, I like your project !

[Fraulein]

2 hours ago, Wild Bill46 said:

Nifty, nifty, nifty.   I like the mexican braid and stitching to macth as yours does.

However I think your right, it does seem a bit heavy or clunky, and # 69 or smaller would bring the interior to a visual triumph.

No other contridictions or critique necessary , in short, I like your project !

Thanks! Much appreciated!

[DonInReno]

I like the look of heavier thread so 138 doesn’t bother me on functional items.   For someone else I’d probably drop to 92.    You will find a wide variation in thread thicknesses between brands - it seems most higher quality thread is a bit thicker and keeps its roundness, while some less expensive 138 won’t be much thicker than 92.

[JLSleather]

Think these were both done with 69 thread.  I stopped short of the edges so i could use slightly heavier thread to attach to the wallet back.  The clutch wallet liner was sewn together with 69 thread prior to assembly with calf lacing.

 

[JLSleather]

maybe its just the angle? Or maybe a splice?  Your lacing looks quite nice, good n tight, but was wonderin' bout this bit?

Edited April 27, 2023 by Northmount
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[Fraulein]

15 hours ago, JLSleather said:

maybe its just the angle? Or maybe a splice?  Your lacing looks quite nice, good n tight, but was wonderin' bout this bit?

Good eye! I spotted that right after I finished it and I was on such a time crunch I couldn't fix it. It's gonna haunt me for the rest of my life 

Beautiful clutch you did! Thanks for posting! Helps to actually see what different sizes look like on a project

[Fraulein]

3 hours ago, DonInReno said:

I like the look of heavier thread so 138 doesn’t bother me on functional items.   For someone else I’d probably drop to 92.    You will find a wide variation in thread thicknesses between brands - it seems most higher quality thread is a bit thicker and keeps its roundness, while some less expensive 138 won’t be much thicker than 92.

Thanks for the input! I agree with you I like the look of 138 too, but it's starts to get in the way when I do detailed interiors 

[Wizcrafts]

Make sure you stock up on needles in sizes 18, 19 and 20 for use with thread sizes 69 and 92. The #20 won't get as much use, but may come in handy if the leather is really tough, or is deflecting the needle.

[Wyowally]

I use that Coats thread that was posted with a price earlier. That's about twice or more what I pay, BTW. $3.79 a spool if I buy 3.