ewayne53 Report post Posted September 14, 2020 (edited) What kind of thread do you use hand stitching/saddle stitching holsters. I've normally used the generic white waxed thread from Tandy but I'd like to try something different. Edited September 14, 2020 by ewayne53 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
battlemunky Report post Posted September 14, 2020 I have a ton of the "hand sewing thread" from Amazon and it works really well but I've been converting over to Ritza Tiger thread. Its just better thread IMO. There are quite a few options though and several depend on individual taste. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ewayne53 Report post Posted September 14, 2020 What thickness thread do you normally use? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevMoore Report post Posted September 14, 2020 All of my stitching is with Ritza "Tiger" thread. I usually use either the .8 or the 1.0, though I believe they also have a .6 and a 1.2. Buying a spool can be expensive but I feel like I will never run out. I think I'm up to about 5 different colors out of the 15-20 colors that I have seen. There are also people that sell off smaller amounts on Ebay if you only need a little bit of a specific color for a project. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tsunkasapa Report post Posted September 14, 2020 I only use linen or hemp thread. I can't see using a plastic thread on leather. I get 3 and 5 ply linen/flax from Crazy Crow. I will have to dig up the link for the hemp, but there are other sources for both. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
battlemunky Report post Posted September 14, 2020 I use the .8 mm and 1.0 mm as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caressofsteel Report post Posted September 17, 2020 277 bonded nylon thread or 0.8mm Tiger thread. I like the Tiger thread more and more because it lays flat and the braid seems to be stronger than 277 nylon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chiefjason Report post Posted September 22, 2020 (edited) 346 Bonded nylon. And I pull off 6X the length of the stitch line for my stitching for a normal holster. If I welt a piece I add length to that. Edited September 22, 2020 by chiefjason Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IdahoB Report post Posted October 4, 2020 I really like the thread from makers leather supply. I’ve seen reviews that say it’s pretty much the same as tiger thread, but the price is right. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AzShooter Report post Posted October 5, 2020 Just to be different I use yellow thread. .8 size that I got from WISH.COM. I saw it on Facebook. It works well and is very strong. The Tandy white thread is great but a bit thick. It also picks up any dye you use. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisash Report post Posted October 5, 2020 What happened to that American who was going to make a new super thread a couple of years ago, he seemed to have got to the sample stage and then nothing else heard Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
