Canvas Needles.

Aloha · **on:** October 03, 2016, 06:10:10 PM

We all have gear break down or that could use a quick sew up. We also have gear than just need tweaking yet requires a stronger needle and thread. I had looked for sail needles but I really wasn't sure what the heck those were. I was in wallyworld and found Plastic/Canvas Needles and Yarn needles which I thought would work and for less than $2 a pack, why not try?

My leather sheath I showed you all began to come apart. The stitching began to pull away so I figured lets give these needles a try. I didn't have any string thread so I gutted 550 cord and used the inner strand. Worked like a charm and my sheath is back in business. I need some serious work on my stitching tho. I figure when its time to re-stitch I'll pay closer attention to looks.

The needles are "blunted" at the tips tho I don't exactly know why. Its a good thing for what I'll need them for.

Anyway thought I'd pass this along.

pfrsantos · **Reply #1 on:** October 03, 2016, 06:41:58 PM

Quote from: Aloha007 on October 03, 2016, 06:10:10 PM

We all have gear break down or that could use a quick sew up. We also have gear than just need tweaking yet requires a stronger needle and thread. I had looked for sail needles but I really wasn't sure what the heck those were. I was in wallyworld and found Plastic/Canvas Needles and Yarn needles which I thought would work and for less than $2 a pack, why not try?

My leather sheath I showed you all began to come apart. The stitching began to pull away so I figured lets give these needles a try. I didn't have any string thread so I gutted 550 cord and used the inner strand. Worked like a charm and my sheath is back in business. I need some serious work on my stitching tho. I figure when its time to re-stitch I'll pay closer attention to looks.

The needles are "blunted" at the tips tho I don't exactly know why. Its a good thing for what I'll need them for.

Anyway thought I'd pass this along.

Aloha · **Reply #2 on:** October 03, 2016, 07:38:52 PM

The needles are pretty stout. The "eyes" are large enough to allow larger dia. thread to pass easily. In a pinch one could rustle up "thread" to get by until a more suitable solution.

All needles are metal. Not sure if I read the packaging wrong of the package is saying the needles are also good for plastic

pfrsantos · **Reply #3 on:** October 03, 2016, 07:50:48 PM

Not bad, for a first try. Have a look on this, I think it'll improve your work.

Aloha · **Reply #4 on:** October 03, 2016, 08:15:33 PM

I clearly missed some holes when I was stitching.

You should see my mended shirts

pfrsantos · **Reply #5 on:** October 03, 2016, 08:29:39 PM

Get some waxed thread from a shoemaker/shoe repair shop. It's easier to use, because it "sticks" to the leather. Just a couple of feet will do for that sheath.

Aloha · **Reply #6 on:** October 03, 2016, 10:27:38 PM

I will, this mend should hold up pretty well as the inner strand of the 550 cord has help up on another project I mended. I used a straightened fish hook on that project as my needle.