Wanderinstar Report post Posted January 19, 2014 Hi everyone, I am about to start making myself a pair of shoes. The Youtube contributer says to use 1 oz thread to sew the uppers. I have some 1mm and "60" metric also some 18/4 linen thread. Do any of the coincide with 1oz. Does anyone have a conversion table that I could use. Thanks in advance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neelsaddlery Report post Posted January 19, 2014 Hello: Thread size depends type of thread you have. Waxed linen thread uses a cord system to identify size. Synthetic uses a different numbering system. If you are looking to attach soles to uppers you will need a heavier thread. You should use a 277 or 346 in synthetic threads and a 5-6 cord with linen threads. You are also in England, and that confuses the issue some. Nomenclatures used in England will.be different than those used in USA. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
