Dunluce Report post Posted September 28, 2017 I am looking for a decent linen thread opposed to the bog standard stuff I am using at present.. As I am just a 'table top' leather worker making things for pleasure I cannot really justify the price of something like Fil Au Chinois. While having a look around the internet I came across Campbell's Satin Laid Linen Thread at the link below. The price looks a lot more affordable; has anybody used this and can give me any information on its quality. http://www.marchand-medieval.com/medieval/lang-en/164-satin-linen-campbell-thread-n532 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YinTx Report post Posted September 28, 2017 I use it a lot, and have sold small lengths of the thread I use. It is high quality in my opinion. The linen threads I use in order of my preference are: Fil au Chinois, Campbell's Satin Laid Linen, Barbour linen, Osbourne Linen. Shipping to the States from France is a bit much, but their threads are nice. Might be a bit more affordable to London. I have used others, including Ramey, Maine Thread Co. Linen, etc., but these are my go to threads. YinTx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dunluce Report post Posted September 29, 2017 YinTx, Thanks, I think I might invest in some. Up until now I have used 18/3 thread for pretty much everything so what do you think will be the most useful sizes to buy. I'm thinking 532 for something like watch straps and 332 for wallets. Would I need to go bigger if using it for bags? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YinTx Report post Posted September 29, 2017 I tend to use a lot of 25/3 and 532. 18/3 is a fairly thick thread for my work. I've used 35/3 for wallets before, as well as 332 - which to me was too thick for a wallet. I like thick thread so it stands out, but generally I have not found a good stitching iron to make a nice stitch pattern for such thick thread. Here is what I have taken from other sources on thread thicknesses: Fil au Chinois 832=0.43mm 632=0.51mm 532=0.57mm - standard for LV and Hermes 432=0.63mm 332=0.77mm Cambell Satin thread 832=0.43mm 632=0.51mm 532=0.57mm = 432=0.62mm = 18/3 332=0.69mm = 18/4 232 = .76mm = 18/5 If you are accustomed to 18/3, then it would seem that 432 would be a size you would be familiar with. If you are doing watch straps, my opinion is that 532 or 632 would do well. I have seen folks making watch straps with 1mm Tiger thread, so it just depends on the look you are going for. Hope this helps, YinTx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dunluce Report post Posted September 29, 2017 Thanks for the comprehensive answer. I think I will go for some 532 and 432 initially. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
