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Yesterday my leather hip holster stitching came apart. I plan to re sew it but since the thread is what let go I wanted to know what thread I should be using.
I’ve had to redo my multi tool several times and it’s a bit of work. I’m willing to do it but if I can improve on it that’s a better repair.
Let me know what works.
Paul in MS
Since I need to do this stuff by Hand...I use braided fishing line!!!
Helps I already have a Bit!!!!
KEVLAR kite thread. Wax it before you stitch with it.
I just got my starter double holster set on Ebay for $35. No doubt Chinese. And no doubt it will need repair or mods soon enough.
Bizarre is the company / person selling it had it listed as a "Middle age Renaissance" set up. And everything else on their site was hash pipes and bongs.
Artifical sinew for Track of the Wolf is prewaxed and more than strong enough.
Take it to a shoe repair shop, they have all the equipment and threads to do it right.
if the maker is one of the well known quality one, i would contact them, if not any shoemaker would probably repair it for less than it would cost you for a spool of quality thread -
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Originally Posted by gunther
I got my artificial sinew from Tandy, it will outlast you.
Just make sure you saddle stitch it, two needle stitch, when redoing it.
Yes, saddle stitch it with 2 needles and square knot tie each stitch. That way if one stitch gets broken, the others are still holding, you only loose one stitch. Also, groove a line where the stitches will be protected a little. My way anyway, james
Now that is getting a bit anal but whatever trips your trigger.Quote:
Originally Posted by TNsailorman
Nylon or artificial sinew will last, and double stitching in a recessed groove is for sure the way to do it right!
Thank you for a lot of good responses. I knew the list would know how to fix things.
Paul in MS
Nah, just sound's like he has been lacing fabric covering on airplane wings. :)
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Originally Posted by elmacgyver0
Naw, not anal. I was raised with the old saying, if its worth doing, its worth doing right. Why re-stitch once and it will stay with the locking stitches. james
when everything else is missing or fails: dental floss_
A leather stitching awl will fix the problem and typically will come with either linen or nylon thread. They are available at Tandy, farm supply stores or on-line.
This is correct!Quote:
Originally Posted by TNsailorman
I wanted to report that one holster if back in action. I found some polyester string and went to work on it. My hand cramped a few times reaching deep into the holster but it’s done and working.
Thanks for all the good advise.
Paul in MS
I don't think I understand the square knot thing, could you post a picture of some of your work?Quote:
Originally Posted by TNsailorman