Have any of you ever used cable ties?

[squib load]

Hi,every time I use linen thread to keep my holes lined up on my ball bags,they seem to unwravel.I have found something that works great.so I deceided to pass it along.This is my bag made fom embossed leather

 

[rabjr]

Never had a problem with thread keeping things where I want them.

 

[BrownBear]

Are you waxing your thread? I've never had any problems with unraveling, either.

Saying that however, I can recall a couple of situations where ties would have been handy. Thanks for the insight. I'm filing it under "a good idea to have when you need it."

 

[Capt. Jas.]

I never awl punch all of the holes in a project prior to sewing. I punch as I sew sections. I hold the pieces together with thread knots at various locations or use paper clamps.

 

[omarick1948]

Thanks Squib,
Maybe your not using the right type of knot! Always nice to see somone's method on this forum.That's what this forum is all about. Learning and sharing idea's! :thumbsup:

Rick

 

[squib load]

Thanks for the replies,my knot keeps coming a part.What type of knot do you use?Squib

 

[BrownBear]

I use a good old granny knot. Square knots can "flip" under side pressure and turn into useless half hitches, but a granny is going to stay put till you cut the thread. After all these years tying squares rather than grannies though, it still takes a moment's thought to tie the granny.

 

[rabjr]

Same here, just always tie a granny knot and I always have to cut them off.

 

[squib load]

Ok thanks,I have been tying square knots.Squib