landm42006 Report post Posted September 7, 2011 Another "dumb question": What is the significance / importance of Irish linen thread / cord? In several sites devoted to watch straps, most of the leather straps are stitched with Irish linen. I go to the INTERNET to find out about purchasing, and there are different thicknesses. My "How to Sew Leather" by Al Stolhman has an illustration tat shows the different thicknesses for sewing different materials, and recommends 2oz thread / cord. I cant find that. So is 2 oz the same as 2 ply? And where could I get Irish Linen in CONUS? Thanks, Marty Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gary Report post Posted September 8, 2011 Irish linen was the ultimate in linen, as thread or as finished articles, and was much sought after. It remains available, not as common as it used to be and is quite expensive compared to other types due to that fact. I bought some linen articles in Ireland some time ago and the shopkeepers said that they held few Irish linen articles because of the price; much of their stock was from Vietnam! I did have a few bobbins of Barbour linen thread that was good stuff - don't know if they make it any more. Sorry this isn't much help to you but thought I would add to general enlightenment. Gary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
