Thread Size

[RoyOBannon]

Hi there.

Not a leather worker or anything, but I want to make a wallet like this one.

So being a newbie and the fact that my country sucks, big time, I'm buying sewing thread online.

I've got some leather (is artificial / an imitation how do you call it) not so thick like this one but I want the

hand stitching that I would make to stand out like the one on the picture.

So the question is, would size #207 (Tex 210) would be thick enough for what I need,

or maybe #277 may be better?

I have no idea how big these threads look, because there is no shop in our country that sells them.

Thank You.

[Cyberthrasher]

I don't know much about thread, but I do know that #207 is pretty hardy stuff and normally used on heavy weight leathers. I'll defer to the people who are a lot more experienced with thread for something that would suit your material better.

[mikesmith648]

I am no expert, but that there looks like 207.....you can also try the linen or waxed cord and it would probably look better and be easier. JMHO

[Jax]

thread size should be relative to the stitch size IMO

[RoyOBannon]

Thank you all.

Smaller thread may suit better, but I really want the stitching to stand out.

About the waxed cord I've only heard of it that the leather balls (football) are sewn with that one.

Again I have no idea how soft or stiff the waxed cord is, but I know that I don't want it too stiff

so I don't pull much on the thread/cord and wrap the leather (if I'm making any sense).

I've found this one, with a reasonable shipping price to where I live, but I'm confused about the size.

.040" does that means 0.4 of an inch or 1mm in diameter? That should be enough right?

http://www.mainethre...product178.html

Btw, I'll adjust the stitch size once I've got the thread. Will do a few practice runs.

Cheers.

Edited March 22, 2013 by RoyOBannon

[mikesmith648]

.040" = .040 of an inch in diameter or 1.01mm

hope that helps