sly Report post Posted June 13, 2012 I just saw a holster advertised that comes with several different colors of thread. Since I'm new to leather work, is it possible to use thread other than the Tandy stuff to stitch up holsters or whatever?? Thanks for the help! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chief31794 Report post Posted June 14, 2012 Sly, There are several different type of thread, various thread sizes, as well as different colors. There is a forum farther down in the forums under the grouping of "Fabrication", the forum is call "Sewing Leather", the folks there talk about thread as if it were a religion and would probably be glad to give you some information on this subject. You might try searching the forums for info on Thread as well. Sorry for the non-answer, but I do some hand sewing, but use waxed thread (I assume that's what you mean by the Tandy Stuff), most of my stitching is done on a Tippmann Boss and have never thought about using any other type of thread for the hand sewing I do, what I do works well so I haven't checked to see how else I could do it, I pretty much stay with White, Black, Brown and Natural colors. Welcome Aboard, Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sly Report post Posted June 14, 2012 Thanks, I'll check out that other forum. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbob Report post Posted June 15, 2012 Go to threadexchange in NC, weaverville....near Ashville...they have a real cool website!! ( google!!) Great info on how to....what to use and when to use.... There you can find tons of colors in bonded nylon or poly....in about any size you will need...they also have small cones with 4 or 2 oz...very handy if you want to stock many colors....and yes, you put some beeswax on it and you can hand sew with this stuff too!! Hey, they even have pink....guess how I know that....my thread colection now contains way over 25 colors and I am having fun getting more...haha... aloha Jimbob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sly Report post Posted June 16, 2012 Thanks Jimbob, I went to their site and yes sirree, they gots lots of thread. Gonna order some today. Can't wait to see how it looks. Thanks again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azrider Report post Posted June 17, 2012 Also check out Maine Thread. They have waxed thread for hand sewing, in multiple thicknesses. I have used quite a bit of thier stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick69 Report post Posted June 17, 2012 Bonded nylon thread is fine for leather as it is incredibly strong. Thin but mighty strong and loads of different colours available. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boriqua Report post Posted September 1, 2015 I really like the Maine Thread stuff for hand sewing and they have a nice selection and I think the prices are pretty good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuttish Report post Posted September 4, 2015 Royalwood sells waxed Irish linen in a variety of sizes and large number of colors. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
