Members cleanview Posted November 30, 2014 Members Report Posted November 30, 2014 I can only imagine how you that are experienced tire of in-experienced questions. So posted previously about the heart aches of back stitching. Have been using 277 thread until just now when I switched to the only black thread that I have which is 138. All of the sudden back stitching does not seem so bad. The question...... I see videos of people making leather holsters with white thread and then dying afterwards. I tried that with nylon thread and it was a no-go. What thread is it that is used to be able to do everything in white and dye afterwards? Or did I dream this after one to many late night of youtube videos. Is 138 thread suitable for most holster making? Quote Amarillo Texas bambamholsters.com
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted November 30, 2014 Contributing Member Report Posted November 30, 2014 You SHOULD be able to dye white nylon thread. Long as it aint waxed. Lots of people doing it. And.. I would NOT use 138 for holsters. For a reinforcing panel or stitching in liner, it's probably fine, but then you'd want something heavier for the construction stitching anyway, and changing thread 'mid-stream" would be a big enough pain to make it not worth doing anyway. For holsters, a feller could git by with 207 - I wouldnt go any smaller that that. Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
Moderator Wizcrafts Posted November 30, 2014 Moderator Report Posted November 30, 2014 Most of the thread used in modern day leather stitchers is bonded and often lubricated. It resists most of the leather dyes. Fiebing's oil dyes may penetrate white bonded thread better than other dyes. When I had my Union Lockstitch machines I used Barbour's glaced linen thread. It was available in natural, white, brown, yellow, or black. Any of those lighter colored linen threads could be dyed darker after sewing and the color held fast. If you care to experiment with glazed linen thread, start by getting a Union Lockstitch, or Campbell Randall Lockstitch machine. Or, most shoe sole stitchers use linen thread. Quote Posted IMHO, by Wiz My current crop of sewing machines: Cowboy CB4500, Singer 107w3, Singer 139w109, Singer 168G101, Singer 29k71, Singer 31-15, Singer 111w103, Singer 211G156, Adler 30-7 on power stand, Techsew 2700, Fortuna power skiver and a Pfaff 4 thread 2 needle serger.
Members Red Cent Posted November 30, 2014 Members Report Posted November 30, 2014 Cleanview, on any end of line stitching, you can tie off. I tie off anytime I can hide the knot. Quote https://www.facebook.com/redcentcustomleather?ref=bookmarks http://www.redcentcustomleather.com/
Members cleanview Posted November 30, 2014 Author Members Report Posted November 30, 2014 Thanks again....I thought the 138 was a little light for stress points on a full size holster. I plan on trying different threads down the road......to many to choose from and I am confused enough for now. I have tried to tie them of but just dont like the appearance. I have been melting it instead. I look at this machine and know it is loaded with potential......its just slow unlocking said potential Quote Amarillo Texas bambamholsters.com
Members Tramps Leatherworking Posted December 1, 2014 Members Report Posted December 1, 2014 #138 thread is pretty damn strong --- I think most people prefer larger thread for aesthetics... Quote ~Tramp~ Experientia magistra stultorum --- (Experience is the teacher of fools)
Members Constabulary Posted December 1, 2014 Members Report Posted December 1, 2014 I´m not sewing holsters but when I look at other peoples holsters most are using much thicker thread than just 138, I think 277 or even thicker. It for sure is an optical aspect as well. Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
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