Thread to repair a vintage jacket

[Pilotomutante]

Hi, I´m in the need of replacing cuffs and waistband on a vintage AN-J-3A Navy jacket, Mr. Chapman has been very helpful providing me with replacements, but I forgot to ask him for some info on what kind of thread should be used for the work.

Since he is a busy man (and the less I disturb him the quicker he will get to making of my new Werber A-2) I´d rather ask it here to you folks. Also this way it will remain for future reference for all to enjoy .

Thanks!!

 

[deeb7]

Here's our thread ...

viewtopic.php?f=5&t=2856&start=0

And there's another recent one on TFL, I'll go find a link.

 

[Pilotomutante]

Nice thread on thread indeed.

So I need cotton; is this something I can find easily on the local shops?. Or should I order it from a more pro source?, Any links or help welcome...

 

[deeb7]

I was just coming back with that.

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=44151

 

[Pilotomutante]

Thanks for the input, will search ebay back and forth, up and down...


...once more.

 

[Peter Graham]

So I need cotton

For an AN-J-3a, not necessarily. My original Foster Sportswear has rayon thread.

 

[Anonymous]

I went to some shops looking for cotton thread and they were looking at me as if I was from Mars.
It's all polyester these days.

 

[DiamondDave]

Platon,

Here is what is used by many of the manufacturers today for cotton thread.

http://charleszarit.com/charles_zarit_sewing_supply_005.htm

2/3 of the way down the page is "Button sewing thread" this is a size 16/4 (meaning gauge 16 and 4 threads twisted together to the left, which is standard) The "Dark Brown" seems to match A LOT of WWII military styles and colors.

Good luck, also get yourself a "large eye" leather sewing needle as this thread is HUGE.

Cheers,

DD