346 Thread Question

[brathair]

Does anyone have any experience using 346 thread to sew heavy projects with, as opposed to a 277. I sew mainly holsters and gun belts made of leather that ranges between 8-12oz. I have always used a 277 nylon or poly thread. I found a good deal on some 346 thread though and am thinking of switching to take advantage of it. I like the way the 277 looks on my projects. I know on paper the 346 is heavier but I have never personally seen or handled the thread. How much of a difference is there going to be visually if I sew with the heavier thread. I use thread that contrast my leather colors so that it stand out. I don't mind the thread showing I just don't want the thread to overwhelm the projects because it is too large.

Thanks.

[steveh]

I think it would be fine, it is a larger diameter thread so it wont look quite as refinbed.it will be stronger.generally 277 looks good at 7 to 8 stitches per inch, you might try 5 to 6 stitches per inch with 346.see if you can get a sample and stitch up some leather and see how you like it.

[mogwild]

346 nylon @ 6spi

[mlapaglia]

Thread is 346 6spi

Thread is 277 6spi

Both done on a Boss.one by me and the other (346) by Dwight.

Michael

Edited September 5, 2012 by mlapaglia

[brathair]

Thanks for all the pictures everyone. That is just what I was looking for. I like it and I'm going for it. Much appreciated.

[Grabagear]

Thanks for all the pictures everyone. That is just what I was looking for. I like it and I'm going for it. Much appreciated.

I got a big spool of it and have been using it for hand stitching. Been workin very well.

Here's a pic of it dyed black

Edited September 6, 2012 by Grabagear