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woodwalker
16-05-2006, 16:59
what sort of shop (in a town as opposed to online) can one expect to buy some linen thread suitable for leatherwork. Of course I could order it off leprevo but unfortunately I did not include that on my latest order which was recieved only about two weeks ago.
This would mean I would have to order a minimum of £10 worth of stuff I don't need, on top of VAT and postage. Would it for instance be available in B&Q or somwhere more specialised.
Help would be much appreciated :) ,
woodwalker
You'll probably want to find a fabric or textiles shop. Or if there are any around a saddlers or cobblers shops they might have some they cold sell you.
Les Marshall
16-05-2006, 19:13
How's about a saddelery or a chandlers?
I get mine from a local fabric and sewing shop at about £1.25 per 50metres for waxed linen.
Bardster
16-05-2006, 20:09
Your best bet is a craftshop or a haberdashery. Here in maidstone C&H fabrics do it on a card - look for something called carpet thread. We also have a craft store that sell in in larger quantities. If you have a hobbycraft near you, they will also sell it ( we have one of those too ;) )
Failing any of these send me a PM and I will stick some in the post for you. As I do a lot of leather work i buy loads - and as you can see i have a few local sources too so could pick some up for you. Just let me know what colour.
Hawk Hawkins
17-05-2006, 06:00
I get mine at a shoe repair/ leather shop here in my town. He sells some really thick stuff for about a 1.00 a spool. I also get a splitable nylon thread for about the same price.
Hawk
woodwalker
17-05-2006, 16:11
thanks guys - I'll check those places this weekend. Failing that, I might take you up on that offer bardster, if you are sure its fine.
woodwalker
oxley threads are a uk manufacturer of many types of thread. i know they supply dr martin boots the very well known yellow thread that is on most of there boots, i dont even know if they will sell you a small quantity as i buy from them in bulk, but you can give them a try,
oxly threads ltd
guide mills
ashton under lyne
oldham
ol7 0pj
0161 339 6400
good luck