Irish Barbour Linen Tread And Needle Size

[chouinardragon]

Hi,

I'm going to buy some Irish Barbour linen thread which I want to use on small projects, like wallet and card holder.

But I'm confused about the sizes of Irish Barbour linen thread. 3/18 or 3/25? What sizes will you suggest? And the needle sizes?

Any input would be appreciated.

Chris

[MADMAX22]

The hand sewing thread like that is sometimes spoken in cord size, that picture is 3cord which is relatively small, I use 6 cord with a "00" harness needle (think its that size, either that or "0"). However with the 6cord I do have to finish the ends properly to get them to thread. With 3 cord I could probably just wax the thread and thread it to the needle without playing with the thread much.

Unless your talking machine sewing in which case I have no clue because thats all different and I still dont have one of those.

[chouinardragon]

Hello,

Does the 3 cord thread go well with the small project like wallet and card holder?

For 3 cord thread, uses #2 or #3 needle?

The bigger the thread number is, the larger it is? The bigger the needle number is, the smaller it is?

Anyone have a chart for the best use of needle size and thread number?

Thank you.

Chris

[Art]

Hi Chris,

Machine thread is usually size 20, so 3 cord is 3/20. Barbour's is part of the Coats dynasty. I tried to attach a file but couldn't, send me your email.

Art

Hi,

I'm going to buy some Irish Barbour linen thread which I want to use on small projects, like wallet and card holder.

But I'm confused about the sizes of Irish Barbour linen thread. 3/18 or 3/25? What sizes will you suggest? And the needle sizes?

Any input would be appreciated.

Chris