Matt T Posted June 17, 2015 Report Posted June 17, 2015 Can anyone tell me what mm Thread I need for a 3mm stitching prong? Probably 0.6mm or 0.8mm, depending on how you want it to look. Quote Leathercraft supplies
Members Egyptian Posted June 17, 2015 Members Report Posted June 17, 2015 (edited) Can anyone tell me what mm Thread I need for a 3mm stitching prong? I would say 0.8mm and not just because I sell it. I use 0.8mm for all my stitching, I have 2mm, 3mm and a 4mm pricking Iron and 0.8mm works for all three. It does depend how you like it to look though and how thick your leather is. 0.6mm will also work, it just wont show as much, and some people like that. If you do need some, I have 4 colors for sale on Etsy. I ship free in the USA 2-5 days to arrive. More colors are on the way and should be back in stock by Friday. Edited June 17, 2015 by Egyptian Quote Visit my Etsy Page for Full Spools of Tiger Thread and other Leatherworking supplies. FREE Shipping in the USA!
Members augustwillo Posted June 18, 2015 Members Report Posted June 18, 2015 Probably 0.6mm or 0.8mm, depending on how you want it to look. I don't want it to be thick.. so in your opinion do you think 0.8mm be too thick for things like wallets? I would say 0.8mm and not just because I sell it. I use 0.8mm for all my stitching, I have 2mm, 3mm and a 4mm pricking Iron and 0.8mm works for all three. It does depend how you like it to look though and how thick your leather is. 0.6mm will also work, it just wont show as much, and some people like that. If you do need some, I have 4 colors for sale on Etsy. I ship free in the USA 2-5 days to arrive. More colors are on the way and should be back in stock by Friday. Thank you for the advice. Can you explain to me exactly what is being measured on the stitching prong? Is it the size of each tooth? Quote
Members Egyptian Posted June 18, 2015 Members Report Posted June 18, 2015 (edited) I don't want it to be thick.. so in your opinion do you think 0.8mm be too thick for things like wallets? Thank you for the advice. Can you explain to me exactly what is being measured on the stitching prong? Is it the size of each tooth? It is the length between each tooth, or to be exact, the length between the tip of each tooth. So the thread will run 3mm long on each stitch. I can post a picture later to show you how big 0.8mm looks. In my opinion it would look great for wallets. Also to your other question- Tiger thread is braided, which means it lays flat against the leather allowing to to last longer and to look fuller without being too thick. Edited June 18, 2015 by Egyptian Quote Visit my Etsy Page for Full Spools of Tiger Thread and other Leatherworking supplies. FREE Shipping in the USA!
Members All4Christ Posted June 18, 2015 Members Report Posted June 18, 2015 What is the stitch per inch (SPI)you are using? The more SPI the smaller the thread normally. I typically use a higher SPI on smaller items such as wallets. .8 to 1 mm is fine for a finished look an feel. For wallets I use a 9spi pricking iron with .8 but 1mm for beefer items same spi. A really great video series on YT would be Armitage leather. Whether you use a stitching chisel or pricking iron he talks about this subject of thread size and spi in detail. Quote God Bless Mike Rev. 22:17
Members augustwillo Posted June 20, 2015 Members Report Posted June 20, 2015 It is the length between each tooth, or to be exact, the length between the tip of each tooth. So the thread will run 3mm long on each stitch. I can post a picture later to show you how big 0.8mm looks. In my opinion it would look great for wallets. Also to your other question- Tiger thread is braided, which means it lays flat against the leather allowing to to last longer and to look fuller without being too thick. Thank you! That makes a lot more sense! Quote
Members macmandr197 Posted June 27, 2015 Members Report Posted June 27, 2015 (edited) I've found this seller on Ebay, they seem reliable and the colours are accurate. http://www.ebay.ca/itm/PROMO-1-0mm-RITZA-25-Tiger-Waxed-Thread-for-Leather-Hand-Sewing-17-Colors-25m-/231279447607?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item35d9544e37 Edited June 27, 2015 by macmandr197 Quote
Members Egyptian Posted June 27, 2015 Members Report Posted June 27, 2015 (edited) I now have more colors on my Etsy page! I also sell on eBay and you can also buy bigger amounts from me. If anyone wants to give 0.8mm a try I am starting a free sample promotion right now! Free us shipping. For international, I just ask $1 for shipping on samples. Just message me if you would like one! The sample includes one of each color in stock tied to a card for identification. Edited June 27, 2015 by Egyptian Quote Visit my Etsy Page for Full Spools of Tiger Thread and other Leatherworking supplies. FREE Shipping in the USA!
Members Dan28 Posted July 9, 2015 Members Report Posted July 9, 2015 I'm going to be in Ireland and Northern Ireland this month, Dublin to Belfast, to London/Derry, to Galway, and back to Dublin. I will be in a rental car and thought about maybe trying to find some of this thread in a local leather supply shop. Does anybody know of brick and mortar leather craft suppliers in or near those cities, and what are the odds they might carry the Tiger thread? Quote
Members donovan1974 Posted July 15, 2015 Members Report Posted July 15, 2015 Just order it from AbbyEngland, shipping is very reasonable pricing. My order was 22 GBP ($32) with DHL and 3 days to Texas. I don't remember the exact number, but I think they can get 6 or 7 rolls in that same box. I would only order from ebay and etsy if you are wanting size/color samples. or you only need a few meters for a single project. Quote
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