Anyone Use Cotton Thread For Hand Stitching?

[Mudruck]

Looking at some 4 cord cotton thread and wondering if it would be acceptable for hand sewing leather stuff. How does cotton hold up? Does it wear and hold like linen?

I mostly do holsters and like items, so the 4 cord might be a little light, but Im not too familiar with thread.

[katsass]

Looking at some 4 cord cotton thread and wondering if it would be acceptable for hand sewing leather stuff. How does cotton hold up? Does it wear and hold like linen?

I mostly do holsters and like items, so the 4 cord might be a little light, but Im not too familiar with thread.

From the old grumpy guy; IMO cotton is not strong enough nor is it nearly as resistant to moisture, oils etc., as is linen. In other words, it'll either wear through or rot pretty darned quickly, if it doesn't break while stitching with it. Mike

[Mudruck]

From the old grumpy guy; IMO cotton is not strong enough nor is it nearly as resistant to moisture, oils etc., as is linen. In other words, it'll either wear through or rot pretty darned quickly, if it doesn't break while stitching with it. Mike

Sounds good... yea, i don't want crappy thread to wear out fast and give problems that could have been prevented easily by using proper thread.

[Kevin]

Ditto on Katsass, no good. It's probably too old anyway.

Kevin

[Mudruck]

Thanks so much for the replies. No cotton tread here then.

Ya'll rock!

Thanks again.