What Type of Thread is Best for Sewing on Leather?
I am constantly asked what type of thread works best when sewing leather. Each time someone asks me I am surprised because I really havent had too much of an issue with thread during the years Ive been sewing leather. I did learn early on to avoid 100% cotton thread, as it had a tendency to fray, but other than that I haven’t given it much thought. However, last week I didnt have a specific color of thread I was looking for and I ended up pulling out some Rayon thread and using it on leahter. My results definitely got me to thinking. When I started researching what was recommended in publications and online I wasnt too surprised by what I found. Professional publications recommended using Nylon thread and people who actually sewed on leather for a living recommended a poly/cotton blend. Unsatisfied with the varied response I came across, I pulled out one spool of each different kind of thread I could find in my sewing room and tested them. I used a size 14 leather needle and ran a 2 fo
