Barbour Thread Through A Machine ? Sources For It ?

[CustomDoug]

Have you considered core spun PolyCotton or High Tenacity Polyester (AMANN Serafil)?

Yes.. I have a poly/cotton blend (I even started a forum thread on the subject a few weeks back). I like it a lot unfortunately it's only available in one size and very limited color options (thru the threadexchange.com ). I've asked if they can get more options - no. As for Serafil, yes been at the top of my list for the last couple of days. Has lots of color options. Where can you get it in the US though?

Doug C

[CustomDoug]

Yes you can use linen in machines for all stitching applications it's the premium thread for leather use .... thread treatment isn't needed for your application either, .... Barbour's and Somac I use both and are excellent machine thread polished linen can be problematic in some machines so best stick to satin finish, ....

Here's a video of Hermes watch bands, this process is what's called hand stitched ends and bends on a regular medium weight closed eye sewing machine (Pfaff 335)with dry Barbour's linen thread looks like 25/3 this outlasts hand stitch polyester seams by decades even in horse harness.

If you can't run linen through a machine the machine isn't set correctly or there's something wrong with the machine it just requires a little know how and effort, also wetting linen makes it stronger.

Thanks for the confirmation Galloways on running linen thru the machine...

That Hermes video that you linked to is the very reason I posted this thread in the first place. I paused the video @ 3:06 and you can see that it is indeed Barbour thread. However, I'd never heard of anyone running linen thru a machine. Since then I have looked for Barbour linen thread on these big Grey color industrial spools with red Barbour text (like in the video).. and can not locate it. I researched it quite a bit. I was only able to locate the unwaxed smaller non-spool type offerings in colors. On the other hand, I have come to the conclusion that the thread in the video is actually Coats/Barbour "Terko Satin" - I've found it (on the net) on those very same spools (though not always) and the Coats website recommends it for Horse harness work. It is a cotton wrapped polyester core thread. It's got a descent color range but I need to find a good consistent source. Any ideas?

Doug C

Edited October 13, 2014 by CustomDoug

[Wizcrafts]

Don't forget to back off the tensions on the top, check spring and bobbin. Then add tension back on top or bottom as needed. Use left twist only.

As I mentioned before, Puritan sells a clear liquid wax, called Ceroxylon. Campbell-Randall makes Lax Wax, which is a milky liquid. Both are meant for use in wax pots on machines sewing with Barbour's linen thread.