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Jobo · Joined: 14 Jan 2007 Posts: 4097 Location: East Sussex

My beautiful new handbag that I bought only two weeks ago, needs a repair already Sad

One of the handles has come adrift, and I can see how to fix it - it should be quite a simple job. I have got a leather sewing needle, but just wondered if anyone here could recommend the type of thread I should use for sewing leather? I have looked online and some people seem to recommend upholstery thread. Do any of you expert sewers think this would do to the trick? It needs to be very strong.

I would take the bag back but I have thrown the bloomin receipt away and seeing as it is such a simple repair, I know I could do it myself. Rolling Eyes

Also, there seems to be a distinct shortage of old fashioned Cobblers around these days, that mend shoes and bags. The one we had in town shut down a couple of years ago. Confused

pictish · Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 4:45 pm Post subject:

I would still be thinking of taking it back without the receipt Jo and create merry hell Laughing

- that really is too short a time for that to happen Confused

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Jobo · Joined: 14 Jan 2007 Posts: 4097 Location: East Sussex

I know what you mean Ali Confused

If it was close by I think I might do that, but its a 30 mile round trip to where I bought it. I will have a think Cool

jessica · Joined: 08 Nov 2006 Posts: 1691

Jo you need a waxed thread for ease of sewing, preferably buttonhole thickness but you can sub by using several strands of polyester thread and running (yes literally running it through) a candle this will give you the wax and bind the treads together, making it stronger and easier to use.

Jobo · Joined: 14 Jan 2007 Posts: 4097 Location: East Sussex

Thank you Jessica - that sounds excellent Very Happy

KnittingLadybird · Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 7:32 pm Post subject:

I sewed a button back on Mams leather sofa...I actually ended up using dental floss but it's really strong and held up to being yanked tightly lol

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