kellykungfu Report post Posted January 2, 2013 Hi Everyone, Great forum! I tried to search for this topic and did not find any exact answer. I'll like to make a belt soon and hand stitch it. If the belt is about 36 inches long, how much thread do need for the total project and how much per time? I think I read that the total length should be 3-4 times of the total length (depending on thickness of the leather) and no more than an arm length should be used at a time as all the pulling and tugging will wear out the thread nearest to the needle. Thanks, Kelly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbusarow Report post Posted January 2, 2013 How much thread you need depends on how thick the belt is. My advice is that you not worry about it. There is no practical way to stitch a belt without changing thread. Go with the longest length you are comfortable with so you don't specnd too much time changing thread, rethreading the needles. I usually use a thread that goes from my left hand to just past my right shoulder. Nothing magic about the decision, that's just an easy length for me to handle. Dan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Siciro Report post Posted January 25, 2013 I usually use a thread that goes from my left hand to just past my right shoulder.Dan This is the same way I do it. I figured out that about 4 feet was just about right. I'm just under 6 foot and based on my arm span its close. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Siciro Report post Posted January 25, 2013 (edited) Oops. Double post, silly phone. Edited January 25, 2013 by Siciro Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
