Burning Loose thread

[hafor123]

Hi there FL,

Wondering if any anyone had any experience burning loose threads on a horse leather jacket?

I burned a loose thread near the leather would this damage the leather at all if I used a bic lighter to the thread for half a second?

Thanks!

 

[cbez]

when I do it on boots I don't hold it close, I start far away and just tease it from the side until the heat effects the thread.

 

[AeroFan_07]

I think there are better/safer ways to take care of this. Not worth the possible risk in my perspective.
How much are the threads sticking off the surface? Are they really that noticeable?

@iknowleather -- any thoughts you might have?

 

[hafor123]

I think there are better/safer ways to take care of this. Not worth the possible risk in my perspective.
How much are the threads sticking off the surface? Are they really that noticeable?

@iknowleather -- any thoughts you might have?

Probably won't continue was wondering if there are any long term effects on the leather from doing this one thread?

 

[Cuvier]

Might consider heating a nail or other small metal object like one with a lighter or torch then use that on the thread. Keeps the open flame away from the leather and the heat will singe and seal the stray thread.
You could also dab a dot of super glue on the base of the thread with a toothpick. Then snip the excess. If you're quick about it you may be able to press the thread down into the hole or seam depending on what's going on with it.

I usually burn them off and press them in. But that's also on heavy leather and not garment leather.

My experience is that as long as there's no residue on the leather and you didn't burn it then there's rarely any long term affects. Most of the leather goods I've disassembled have threads ended that way.

 

[hafor123]

Probably won't continue was wondering if there are any long term effects on the leather from doing this one thread?

Not seeing any damage

Might consider heating a nail or other small metal object like one with a lighter or torch then use that on the thread. Keeps the open flame away from the leather and the heat will singe and seal the stray thread.
You could also dab a dot of super glue on the base of the thread with a toothpick. Then snip the excess. If you're quick about it you may be able to press the thread down into the hole or seam depending on what's going on with it.

I usually burn them off and press them in. But that's also on heavy leather and not garment leather.

Thanks for your reply yeah the one I am posting about is a extremely thick horse hide.

 

[Cuvier]

Not seeing any damage

Thanks for your reply yeah the one I am posting about is a extremely thick horse hide.

I wouldn't worry

 

[zebedee]

It won't do any damage. I've done this over 15 years and never seen a problem. Most leather jackets have hidden internal stitching and one surface thread doesn't lead to an unravelling (that I've seen). This has been true on sleeves, collars and internal panels. No need to worry.

 

[hafor123]

It won't do any damage. I've done this over 15 years and never seen a problem. Most leather jackets have hidden internal stitching and one surface thread doesn't lead to an unravelling (that I've seen). This has been true on sleeves, collars and internal panels. No need to worry.

You seem very knowledgeable, I was concerned about leather damage.

 

[zebedee]

You seem very knowledgeable, I was concerned about leather damage.

Leather doesn't burn from a half-second exposure to a small flame from (e.g. a lighter). I don't recommend or discourage quick-burning a loose thread - clipping it off might be better - but I've not seen any damage. Others might disagree, but it's never damaged a jacket I've owned. I did it to a thread on the back of a Highwayman collar about 12 years ago and it's never been a problem . Something like heavy hh isn't going to be affected by that - leathers were often used for ironworking because of non-flammability.

 

[Fonzie]

I’ve done it plenty of times in shoes, boots, leather jackets, etc. with zero issues. It’s just a tiny flame for a split second.
Quality leather goods are supposed to be resilient, otherwise what’s the point?

 

[hafor123]

I’ve done it plenty of times in shoes, boots, leather jackets, etc. with zero issues. It’s just a tiny flame for a split second.
Quality leather goods are supposed to be resilient, otherwise what’s the point?

Absolutely I am new to leather so I am still learning the ropes!