I love that people take the time to make a video for anything you could be curious about. Thanks for the detailed breakdown

Here's a video looking at two of the most popular hand stitching threads for leatherwork and also comparing man made to natural threads in general. I know there haven't been many videos recently but I do have quite a few planned, stay tuned they'll be out as and and when I can do them...

Thanks for taking the time to compare these threads. You saved me a headache and probably saved me some money too. There are so many options and products out there, it's tough to find exactly what you need sometimes. Keep up the good work, you are an inspiration to many!

Thanks Ian for adding videos of this nature which are extremely helpful for the leather craft hobbyist. Yours are by far the most informative and encouraging I have ever found. I look forward to your continued contributions. Well done mate.

Finally a detailed look at Ritza tiger thread, and why I’m buying this by default

Well done, Ian. A new video from you always brightens the day. I thought perhaps you had followed Nigel off the edge of the earth. When I was a teenager I worked with a bee keeper from Yorkshire, so your accent brings back many fond memories.

You've answered questions I didn't know I had.

It's good to see you even from a vid. I watch your vids often same vids over and over. Good quality cheers

Great informative vid and I gotta say the time stamping it by subject is awesome

Thanks for the great comparison. As a new hobbyist i really appreciate your videos! Keep on making them! Cheers!

Its really hard to be that objective when reviewing two products like that. You clearly favor the tiger thread and that's okay, I tend to agree based on the facts regarding them. but you still maintain a very objective stance on both products and convey that thoroughly. Shit like that is what makes your videos golden.

Thank you Ian for taking your time to systematically compare these threads. Much appreciated!

Thank you, this was very informative.

Glad to see you again ,you look healthy that's great, and as always your information was great . For me it's just tiger thread I just make the things for my self and few close friends thanks again don't be such a stranger looking forward to your next video . Happy Trails.

This is/was a GREAT video packed full of great details. Well done sir!

Great video. I have used both threads myself and agree with all the points you made. However, for me personally, the argument between man made plastic thread and natural fibers has swayed me towards the linen, and I know linen production isn't the most eco friendly process but it is better than plastic and the chemicals needed to dye it. I have tried to find other suitable natural threads but to no real avail, there are other linen threads out there like SoMac, Barbour or J.Wenzel but they just don't have the colour choice.

I love a good video with lots of detail about a very narrow subject! I haven’t tried polyester thread so far. I cringe a bit from a lot of KZfaq videos where they end their perfect beautiful stitch by completely toasting it and leaving a big ugly scorch mark. I might try that Chinois thread as I have given up on finding full spools of 3 cord Crawford waxed linen in different colours.

Love your vids Ian, inspiring people all over the world to continue their crafting!

Thanks for the very good information. I really enjoy all of your detailed videos.

awesome video. answered all my questions

THANK YOU! recently started to try some linen thread and can't wrap my head around it... also great to see you are back!

Thanks Ian for another great informative video. I think the Tiger thread looks great from beginning to end of my stitching. I agree with all of your points.

fantastic video! I was actually shopping around for thread and came across this video... extremely helpful! thanks for posting this

Love both threads but I'm starting to get away from the tiger thread. At some point it will have a twist or kink that will make your stitch line look off. Haven't had that problem with round threads. Vinymo and Yue Fung Button makes excellent thread as well. Also the tiger thread doesn't come in a size that's good for watch straps and other small goods. 0.6mm is just to much. They need to step up their game and make some 0.45mm and start selling some better colors...lol. Nice to see you back.

Great discussion. It's so hard to get Tiger thread here in the USA without paying big money

Ian, Thank u so much. I have never used either of these and now I have the knowledge and will start to use.... I have always seen post about Tiger Thread before but never really understood the difference between any thread and now I'm in a better place... Bye bye Tandy Threads.... Thank you Ian...

Thanks for this. I've been using the thread that they have available at Tandy, which I've found nothing wrong with, but it's good to know my options.

It seems like some of my colors of Tiger Thread do not have as much wax as others. My red & yellow - I use the beeswax block on those to add a wee bit more wax. I use a thread zapper to finish off my stitches. Works slick... Thanks for a great video. I am going to give the linen a "look/see" one of these days.

Nice to hear from you again

Nice to see you back good video

Hey! Good to see you back. This is a good question to cover!

Excellent and informative as usual

Lovely video Ian. Thanks for the great information.

Thank you for this video! You(r videos) have thought me so much about leatherworking, very thankful!

I bought some of your thread a while back just to try it ( black tiger thread 1mm) and it was superb. Now all my other threads are shite soooo thanks for that!! 😂

Nice one For the head's up 😎👍🏽

Great video! Could you do one on different kinds of needles?

Great information Ian. Thanks.

Thank you Ian

Thank you, Ian ... a very helpful video ...

Thanks Ian, I really like this video.

Very useful as always

Thanks Ian! 👍🏼 G

Ian, I'm very glad to see you online again! Awesome video as usual! I really like Barbour linen thread in 18/3 and 18/5 sizes too... Don't you use it?

Thank you for this, very informative.

Wishing you a healthy and happy new year! QUESTION: I will be attempting to restore my dad's dried out, stitch-rotted, 50 or so year old briefcase. The briefcase measures approx. 14x10.5x2 inches. I bought Tandy punches, 3.5mm. How would I determine what size needles and what size thread, as well as the minimum length of thread I'd need, for a traditional saddle stitch around the entire briefcase? Thank you !

Good man! Thank you for what you do.

Thanks Ian!

I'm needing to replace broken thread in a pair of leather suspenders. Been at least 40 years sin'ce I've done any leather work. Any suggestions on how to determine the type and size of thread as well as needles to buy?

You, Sir, are the man!

I really enjoyed the video!! but keep having one question... i understand both are very resistant but for equestrian leather items with are very exposed to friction and movements ( the swing is always moving and having friction with other leather or sewings) wich would be more resistant? ritza?

Thank you

On your website you have a photo of a stunning brown ”Leather Brogue Moleskine Notebook Cover” with orange thread. Do you remember what make and colour that thread is? Thank you for all your informative videos!

Ian I do not like the Tiger thread? I used it 2 or 3 times and it was nothing but problems. i still have a roll of it laying in my tool cabinet. When I first got a sample it seemed like the best thing I ever used, but when I bought an entire roll it was a nightmare! Within the first 3 stitches I had pierced the thread and it's not as easy to deal with as round thread. If I pierce round thread, I can usually pass the needle back through the hole and get it through the thread, but NOT with Tiger thread because it's flat braided? Once you pierce that stuff; you're basically dead in the water, there's no going back and untangling it. Just my personal opinion. A lot of people LOVE the stuff. I'll stick with my round linen. Thanks for the informative video, great work as always. Stoney

I want to make marine use utility items. Repeated wetting and exposure to sunlight are an issues there. Any comments on that?

Do you still sell samples of the Tiger thread on esty

Excellent, thank you. Quick question(s): can any of these threads be used in a sewing machine? If they could be used on a DPx17 system then which needles would you recommend? Thank you

Loving your videos! I've bought some of these finer threads and just can't lock them onto the needle. They're so fine it's almost impossible to get the needle through the middle of them. I've even tried 'untwisting' them slightly to get the needle through the different 'cores threads' - but still it doesn't seem to work. I've tried a few knots, but they're either too big and stop the needle going through, or wreck the holes! Any ideas? Or is it just practice I'm lacking?! Thanks in advance!

When you draw a diagram, please write the type of the thread under the image so we know which is which and don't have to go back and forth in the video to find out where you say it.

Any comparison to the Vinymo Mbt threads?

Do you have a video with examples of thread size and it’s use on different projects? Great video!

👍😉. Thank.

Any help on the differences between finishing a line of stitching with each type? Cutting it and hiding the ends?The melt and "mash" with my lighter works for Tiger thread, but 332 au chinois is baffling me? do i tie an overhand knot and thread thread zapper it? I love the colors of the linen so i reallllly want to solve that. Thanks! I love your videos!

I was so worried that if you were American or something that you'd butcher the French name so thank you for not.