Paracord Stitching

[Instinctive]

I have been experimenting with 550 paracord as a stitching material for knife sheaths and other gear. This is the latest example. I've also done a traditional saddle stitch using the same material.

[JD62]

 Interesting, do you pull the core out first?

[Instinctive]

1 minute ago, JD62 said:

 Interesting, do you pull the core out first?

No. Core left in. I've done  a few knife sheaths now working on improving the technique. I have also made archery quivers stitched with 550 paracord.

[JD62]

I like the idea, just wondered what size holes you would need?

[Instinctive]

Just now, JD62 said:

I like the idea, just wondered what size holes you would need?

I use a #6 (3/16") punch. All the holes are punched first. Any gluing is done, edges finished, etc. I cut the end of the cord on a taper, melt and forma  point to screw into the regular size perma-lok needle form Tandy. The tapering is the really tricky part. Need to keep the outside fused to the core while getting a point to attach to the needle.

[JD62]

I think I'll give that a try. The whole bush craft thing is still pretty big around here, it may be a hit.