Hi Jo, I've been working with leather as an amateur for the last few years to help keep sane and I can't thank you enough for your detailed videos. I hope to one day get the time to book on a course from you (I live in North Wales so not so far!). You have a great presentation style and a flair for making complicated things simple. Thank you so much for your time and effort, I hope I speak on behalf of all of us amateur leather workers, you are a godsend.
Thank you J H Leather! Been needing this. Good explanation and a huge thank you for showing us the corresponding stitch markers and actual stitched examples. So helpful.
dear J.H...... Your tutorials are always superb. For me, being a hobbyist from the continent, even the used imperial measurements are not at "stranger"...))) Go on with your youtube tutorials and bring some good advices and ideas into the leather community. Your channel is small but very fine and it shows why you have a master degree in this art!)
My favorites are Ritza "tiger" thread in .8 or .6 for finer work & my new favorite is Vinymo thread 😍 it's wonderful and so many colors. I use the size 8 most often
@@0whistler0 district leather supply sells vinymo, I've had good experiences with them. Their site has all the sizes, but it says that #8 is .5 and #5 is .6.
@@JHLeather thanks. My stitch irons are 4mm. Will 0.6mm be strong enough for a tote bag? Would rather the stitches less chunky if possible. But maybe it will be too small?
Thread and wax on thread. The wax on thread is to help in three ways. 1. To add the ability to provide constant non deterioration of the threads. To be used historically in cotton thread. And in new thread as well. 2. To allow the leather a seal or fabric from mildew or rot. 3. To allow of ease of threading and tension on projects. To restrict the threads of constant use from fray.
Personally i prefer Vinymo MBT thread they have a huge range of colors (around 90 or so) and i occasionally use Ritza Tiger thread although the color choices are limited to 8 or so colors. Either way great informative video keep up the good work and i may give Lin Cable a try:)
I am in the middle testing out some waxed cabled polyester threads and so far they are really good. The issue I have with the ritza thread is that its flat rather than round. Think I may do an updated video on threads in the future.
@@JHLeather Yes Ritza being a flat thread is one reason I tried Vinymo, that and the limited color selection of Ritza. I love your content and I am learning new things every day in my leather craft adventure, keep up the excellent work and thanks for all the wonderful videos.
@@savagepally236 I use Ritza Tiger thread for one reason, it is weaved in a way that it doesn't tangle. If I line a belt it is really helpful that it almost never tangles.
I need help. I have always sewn with 138 bonded nylon on top and 99 bonded nylon on the bottom, but I need to replace my 99 and Robinson Thread no longer carries it. It is very old and dried out. What can I use to replace it. I am sure 69 is too light to sew with my Leather Machine Cobra 4 and the thick items I sew. Thanks in advance for your advice.
Thank you. Did not know you had a Masters degree in this art, but it explains a lot about your presentation content and style. Are your awls mainly 2 size diameters? large & small? You try to match the diamond punch sizes? [Sorry if the questions are basic, but that's where I am ar moment :) ]
Hi Michael, yes I have 2 awls that I use a big and and a small one - very technical. I try to match the blades to the size of pricking iron they will be used with, this is generally done when I am setting up my awls. Off the top of my head I don't know what actual width my awls are.
How is Coats Brio 0.8mm braided polyester thread for 3.85mm? I am also using 0.5mm waxed braided round polyester thread for 3.38 and 0.35mm waxed braided round polyester thread for 3mm...
Consider playing the intro music immediately so the listener can set their volume before they adjust their volume up to max in the presence of silence only to have our ears blown out when you do start speaking.
Heya, Im not sure if they come waxed at least the ones I've brought haven't. You can pick up some bees wax pretty cheap which will do the trick though, that's what I do 👍
I haven't used sinew, but I've spoken to a couple of people who have They say that it's not as easy to use as thread - either linen or synthetic - and that the result is not as neat It is only really used where you want a natural/rugged/historic look
Hey there Phil, when using this type of thread it is good to know the products your working on, and the core structure of the thread your using and why. So, lets get to the point. I have used this thread allot in reproductions in the past. On traditional items and such. I would say that it is a good thread to use. But not good unless you want to add the strength and ability to the string by twisting it. I usually take mine and divide strands into thicknesses. I then take a thread in one hand and with the other I start twisting the tread. When it has the right tightness on the tread then I pull the thread taught. You'll notice in your thread it will be different consistencies of thicknesses and looks when threading. I have used it on intricate items and large. But remember that when using this type of thread. You want to remember the core strengths and weaknesses of the treads for the projects. I would not use this thread on anything that is large or needs durability in use because one slight cut in your stitching can flaw the whole project. Another thing to remember, that when using this type of thread. Thread in its consistency with use will fray. So, with thos in mind, if your using this in a saddle, or gun holster, or a anything that needs durability, do not use. However if your using it on products that require durability, and aesthetic looks for Native American work etc. Great stuff. Many who use this product understand the historical significance of this type of thread and why it was created. It was created for use in projects that had to be used in place of sinew. The natural strands added strength and durability when the individual threads were twisted. This type of thread is to duplicate the same looks and effects of raw sinew. Even though, it is a simulation and has not the tinsel strength as many who know, that sinew does when wet or dried. As a professional, I would not use this on a wallet, or pretty much anything that will get any wear and tear over time.
