Members byggyns Posted June 1, 2015 Members Report Posted June 1, 2015 (edited) hahha. I am asking beacuse I do not know which thickness is more suitable for wallets. 0,8mm or 1,00mm? The thickness of the thread depends on a lot of factors. The overall thickness of the leather layers is one factor, but the main factor is how you want it to look. A smaller stitch length generally requires a smaller thread. I use 1.0 mm for a 3.5 mm to 4 mm stitch (6-7 spi). For 2 mm to 3.5 mm (8-12 spi), I like to use a .8 mm thread or smaller. This is however, a personal style choice. Some like the look of a larger thread in a short stitch, and others don't mind a thin thread in a longer stitch. Play around with it until you get a combination you like. For wallets, you can use the full range of stitch lengths. Many modern styles use very fine stitching (10 spi or finer), where a more traditional western style can use larger stitches or lace. Check out Nigel Armitage's YouTube videos on saddle stitching & stitching chisels / pricking irons. He goes through a lot of different thread sizes & stitch counts. You can see lots of options before you do your own experimentation. Edited June 1, 2015 by byggyns Quote
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