Tandy Leather Waxed Nylon Thread 25 yds Black 1227-01 - Durable & Professional-grade Stitching Thread for Leather craft Review

Much easier to use than heavy duty line. Ideal for use with leather stitching tools. In my case I sewed 2 pieces of polynylon to the wall of a canopy tent to use as an anchor as it is always windy where I live. So far, so good. It might have been worth trying the line on the wall to check between them, but whatever it is I won't do the job again.

This is a waxed nylon thread - what can you say about that? It's what I expected and at a reasonable price. Bought for a sewing kit in my bug out bag and a travel kit specifically for gear repairs. Have you ever been 60 miles from nowhere when your backpack strap snapped? I was. NO good times. Carrying a 60lb backpack in your arms or even on one shoulder makes the hike gross. Since then I've carried extra buckles, straps, thimble sailing needles and now this heavier thread. It's twisted so if…

This thread is carefully waxed and quite strong. Although, given my inexperience with threading and sewing, I didn't expect the wax to be so sticky that I couldn't use it for my purposes; to tailor a cover for the steering wheel, it would be too uncomfortable to drive. I can agree with what many people have mentioned, that the spool is a bit smaller than expected (2.5" length, 2.5" line circumference on the spool). I would suggest that the seller simply add a comparison item to their photos so…

This thread is most likely good quality but a very small quantity (25 yards) costs a little less than almost 12 times the waxed quantity of thread brand DOW or FDS. On closer inspection, this product is also a very simple three strand yarn; it is not a braided braid product and it is wax coated because it would be natural without wax. The other two above have a higher strength rating and are smooth enough to require little or no waxing. I will come back for an exchange. If I had done a little…