Thin Blue Line Holster

[glockanator]

OFFICER DOWN! Last night we (Utah) had two deputies gunned down. One has passed away the other is in critical condition. As I was watching the news I thought I should make a holster (black with blue stitching) and send it to the department to be auctioned off and all proceeds go to the families. My problem is I can not find the right color blue thread! I have some dark blue but gets lost in the black. Can anyone help me with this project? Any leads on waxed nylon thread would be awesome. Thanks and God bless.

[camano ridge]

Check this site http://www.thethreadexchange.com/miva/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=TTE&Category_Code=waxed-thread-size-277 there are a couple shades of blue not sure how accurate the screen color is.

[usmc0341]

That's a very cool idea glockanator. It sucks losing an officer and this would be a nice gesture.

[J Hayes]

Maine thread. I've used the 3 ply, it was a bit smaller than 7 cord Barbours linen, next time I'd get 4 ply.

Edited February 2, 2014 by J Hayes

[glockanator]

I have some white thread that is not waxed. I might just give it a quick RIT dye job that way i can get the perfect color.

[gamli]

I actually just made one of these holsters. I used the Eco Flo Cova Color paint Royal Blue. I've attached a photo so you can see how you like it.

just noticed you were looking for thread not paints. sorry bout that

Edited February 8, 2014 by gamli

[glockanator]

Gamil that is a good looking holster thanks for sharing

[JLSleather]

Thread exchange got some "royal blue" that might be what you want (?) Comes in 207 all the way up to #554 (tow rope).

http://www.thethreadexchange.com/miva/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=TTE&Category_Code=waxed-thread

[gamli]

Glockanator - thanks, would love to see yours when it's finished.