Queina Report post Posted November 6, 2015 Hi, I am stitching leather with Campbell's linen thread but got tired of it. I'd prefer something I can burn with a lighter once my stitching line is over so I don't have to do all these tricky things to get the job done and the thread secure. What kind of synthetic thread are you using ? I saw ritza 25 (tiger thread) but it's veeeeery expensive and I can't afford it. I also saw maine thread which seems good but I'd like to see if there is other brands available. I'd prefere a thin thread as I'm mainly doing wallets and small stuff. 0,6 - 0,5mm or something. Thank you ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
25b Report post Posted November 6, 2015 (edited) You could always try V92 polyester thread...that's what I use on my 10SPI items... Some might recommend nylon, but it is not as UV resistant as poly, so that's why I use the poly thread... Edited November 6, 2015 by 25b Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Queina Report post Posted November 6, 2015 (edited) Thank you for your reply. I googled it since I didn't know what kind of thread it is. It seems it's used on boat ? Is it waxed or do you have to wax it yourself ? The thickness of the thread isn't writen either Edited November 6, 2015 by Queina Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
25b Report post Posted November 6, 2015 You have to wax it yourself. Yes, it is used on boats and upholstery because it is UV resistant. It's also used on a lot of gear that will be used outdoors and comes in a very large variety of colors. Here is a chart that gives actual thread dimensions... http://www.thethreadexchange.com/miva/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=nylon-thread-information Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
