newstitch Report post Posted yesterday at 08:14 AM Hello fellow leatherworkers, I hope everyone is doing well! I’m currently doing some research on the types of sewing threads that leatherworkers use in their craft. I’m very interested in learning from the community and would love to hear about your preferences. If you have a moment, I’d be grateful if you could share some insights on the following: Where do you buy your sewing thread? Which brands do you prefer? How much or bobbins of thread do you typically use for your projects (monthly or per project)? How many different colors do you usually work with or have in your shop? What’s the typical price range you pay for your threads? What type of thread do you prefer (polyester, nylon, bonded, waxed etc.) and why? To give something back to this amazing community, I’d love to offer a free sample of high-quality European sewing thread that I’ll be introducing to the U.S. market soon. Our threads are produced in Europe using German chemicals to enhance sewing performance, ensuring durability and ease of use for leatherworkers. If you’re interested in receiving a sample, just drop me a message and I’ll gladly send one your way. Thanks so much for your time, and I’m looking forward to hearing your thoughts! I’m excited to contribute to this forum and learn from all of you. Warm regards, Onur Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackDragon Report post Posted yesterday at 02:52 PM Are we talking about hand sewing or machine sewing? I'll answer for each one. Where do you buy your sewing thread? I usually buy my thread through whomever I may be making other purchases to save on shipping. Machine thread was was through Zack White Leather. Hand sewing thread was Amazon. Which brands do you prefer? Hand sewing Ritza 25 Tiger thread How much or bobbins of thread do you typically use for your projects (monthly or per project)? It really depends on the thread size. Machine thread I can use two bobbins in a day of 207. Much less of 69 thread. Hand sewing I use much less because I don't do much hand sewing anymore. How many different colors do you usually work with or have in your shop? Generally I will use Black, Brown, and White. If there's a special request I'll use any other color, at an up charge. What’s the typical price range you pay for your threads? Around $30 US for 16oz of bonded nylon 277. Around $10 for 50 meters of Ritza 0.6mm What type of thread do you prefer (polyester, nylon, bonded, waxed etc.) and why? Bonded nylon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kgg Report post Posted 20 hours ago 11 hours ago, newstitch said: If you have a moment, I’d be grateful if you could share some insights on the following: Where do you buy your sewing thread? Which brands do you prefer? How much or bobbins of thread do you typically use for your projects (monthly or per project)? How many different colors do you usually work with or have in your shop? What’s the typical price range you pay for your threads? What type of thread do you prefer (polyester, nylon, bonded, waxed etc.) and why? 1. Directly from American & Efird Canada 2. American & Efird Canada 3. Depends on the thread size and project 4. Typically three, Black, White and Brown in V92, V138 and V207 5. Approximately $70 CAD for a 1 lb spool 6. Bonded Nylon and Bonded Polyester and it depends on the amount of UV or harsh chemical exposure. kgg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newstitch Report post Posted 11 hours ago 9 hours ago, kgg said: 1. Directly from American & Efird Canada 2. American & Efird Canada 3. Depends on the thread size and project 4. Typically three, Black, White and Brown in V92, V138 and V207 5. Approximately $70 CAD for a 1 lb spool 6. Bonded Nylon and Bonded Polyester and it depends on the amount of UV or harsh chemical exposure. kgg Thanks for the answer, i replied your dm as well. Would you mind telling us, what type of work you do? Upholstery,bags,saddle etc? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newstitch Report post Posted 11 hours ago 14 hours ago, BlackDragon said: Are we talking about hand sewing or machine sewing? I'll answer for each one. Where do you buy your sewing thread? I usually buy my thread through whomever I may be making other purchases to save on shipping. Machine thread was was through Zack White Leather. Hand sewing thread was Amazon. Which brands do you prefer? Hand sewing Ritza 25 Tiger thread How much or bobbins of thread do you typically use for your projects (monthly or per project)? It really depends on the thread size. Machine thread I can use two bobbins in a day of 207. Much less of 69 thread. Hand sewing I use much less because I don't do much hand sewing anymore. How many different colors do you usually work with or have in your shop? Generally I will use Black, Brown, and White. If there's a special request I'll use any other color, at an up charge. What’s the typical price range you pay for your threads? Around $30 US for 16oz of bonded nylon 277. Around $10 for 50 meters of Ritza 0.6mm What type of thread do you prefer (polyester, nylon, bonded, waxed etc.) and why? Bonded nylon Hi , thank you so much for your detailed answer. We dont really sell so much Nylon where we are located at the moment so i did not send any samples to US yet. I am not sure what type of work you do but if you are interested in polybonded and some softer finished Polyester high tenacity thread i can send out some samples for you. Its free, just simply send me your shipping adress Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Report post Posted 1 hour ago Years ago I bought all my thread from Tandy . . . they sold a white thread and I don't know if it was poly or nylon . . . I think it was nylon . . . At any rate . . . I was using a Tippmann Boss then (that I still have) . . . and together they worked great. The thread was waxed . . . and at times it did kind of clog up the enterprise . . . but a quick cleaning and we were back in business. I'd love to find that again . . . I only use size 346 May God bless, Dwight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
