For those occasions

and has very little stretch

A thimble is handy for "helping" the needle through the leather and a large pair of scissors

Diameter 1

.040" Beige Braided Waxed Cord colored For those occasionsManufactured by Maine Thread in Lewiston, ME, this braided waxed cord is made of the same high tenacity fibers as our twisted cord, but the yarn is finely braided rather than twisted. The effect of braiding creates a tightly woven cord with a different look and feel than its twisted counterpart. Ideal for any hand stitching project. 100% polyester high tenacity yarn, waxed Thickness: . 040" (1. 02mm) Weight: Medium Break Test Strength: 68 lbs. 2. 5"