Un-Waxed Thread ?

[Django57]

Hello , is it important to use waxed thread for small items like wallets or watch straps or would it be OK to use un-waxed , why i'm asking is there's a company in UK (LePrevo) that sell un-waxed 18/3 linen thread with a good choice of colours at decent price , i know i can wax it myself just wonderd if it's critical for small pocket type stuff ? Should say it's in my case it's for hand stitching.

Cheers Dave

Link http://www.leprevo.co.uk/photos/18_3_50.html

Edited April 23, 2015 by Django57

[grmnsplx]

Yeah just wax it yourself. No problem.

[Django57]

Thanks grmnsplx thought so , i've sent of for a sample to see how it stitches .

[grmnsplx]

Looks nice. Is it linen, polyester or nylon.

I have some natural unwaxed linen. It looks really nice on some items as it is, and its great because you can dye it yourself.

[Django57]

Linen

[Matt T]

Please let us know how it works out, and put a picture of your stitching if possible. That is a really good price.

[Django57]

OK .

[celticleather]

That particular thread from Le Prevo is an excellent product! I use it all the time, but I always wax it before use. The wax keeps the thread from untwisting, and provides a degree of lubrication.