xlr8tn Report post Posted October 6, 2013 What size thread should I be using for 8 stitches per inch? Also, when my thread size goes smaller, is there an awl that I should be using other than the Osborne one I have? Is there anything smaller than this? http://www.amazon.com/Tandy-Leather-Osborne-Stitching-31218-01/dp/B0036L6H7K/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1381071839&sr=8-2&keywords=osborne+stitching+awl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tree Reaper Report post Posted October 6, 2013 What type of thread will you be using? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Narvi Report post Posted October 6, 2013 18/3 linen thread works nicely for 8 stitches per inch. I get the 3-ply thread from Royalwood. A standard sadler's awl is fine, just poke only the tip of the blade through and the holes will stay small. I usually pre-poke the holes by stabbing downward with a thick piece of scrap leather below the work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jax Report post Posted October 6, 2013 I normally use 18/4 or equivalent for 8 spi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
