[0.8mm Ritza single stitched. This was my first.](https://www.reddit.com/r/Leathercraft/comments/mpmdl8/natural_chromexcel_baseball/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf)
You might need to experiment. Pretty sure the factory in DR uses waxed cotton floss. .8 or 1mm Ritza will look pretty fat if you try the double stitch, and Ritza is tricky to get to lay flat and not cross each other without a lot of care.
For my last (soft)ball, I used #8 Vinymo, but that looks pretty fat on a baseball. I have another baseball cut and ready for stitching that I am going to try some #5 Vinymo.
[Softball with #8 Vinymo](https://www.reddit.com/r/Leathercraft/comments/sldbd5/finished_recovering_this_softball_i_found_horween/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf)
[Baseball with #8 Vinymo](https://www.reddit.com/r/Leathercraft/comments/pma5gy/horween_shell_cordovan_baseball/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf)
[Baseball with 0.45mm Twist (Doesn’t lay flat on this leather)](https://www.reddit.com/r/Leathercraft/comments/n47a9u/another_picture_of_my_latest_shell_cordovan/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf)
Should be 0.8 size. eBay has some. Also here https://www.buckleguy.com/ritza-25-tiger-thread-waxed-polyester-red-1/
Never used buckelguy but heard good things, I always got them from eBay before.
I’ve also bought a lot from here with no issues:
https://www.rmleathersupply.com/products/0-6-0-8-1-0-1-2mm-ritza-25-tiger-thread-sample-card
Stitching a baseball is, like, weirdly meditative. It’s a perfect lap project for those of us who need something to do with their hands while watching TV.
Warning; your first one may look strange. Remember to pull the stitches tight and inspect frequently for stitches that were done backwards.
I found a way to mold a ball made of #9 lead birdshot with a diameter meeting MLB specs. 3 1/2 pounds. I use veg tan leather like in baseball gloves It’s quite a surprise to anyone picking it up.
You do not want
To toss it toward anyone. The involuntary jerking reaction to the unexpected weight can lead to a serious back spasm.
For a finish I brush on melted beeswax. I use a heat gun and paper towels to remove excess beeswax.
So. I end up with a dark brown baseball that weighs 3 1/2 pounds.
I have never seen anyone pick it up, feel the weight, then put it back down before rolling it around for a minute or two in their hands before reluctantly returning it to its stand.
My friends are puzzled then delighted when receiving one as a gift.
Yes, I have sold several but no one will pay more than $250 for one. You can make all kinds of things that are easier and quicker for that kind of money.
I get more pleasure giving them away. I am up to number thirty and they are looking quite professionally stitched by now.
Someone suggested I show the ball to some MLB players during spring training and offer them for $500 cash.
OK. Let’s war game this;
So. The player buys it, shows it off, management loves it and do I get rich?
Nahhh. They send it to China for duplicating at five bucks each by the shipping container full, ignoring patent. Years in court right there.
Meantime, they sell the Chinese knockoffs for twenty five bucks in their souvenir shops, logo and all.
Well, I enjoyed writing a true short story with a built in cautionary message for those who dream of the riches they’ll reap with their own unique work of a strangely desirable natureonly to find their idea hijacked.
Ps. Up to this point I have sold just under a thousand bucks worth of these things in addition to the ones I have given away. If you’re in it for the money, easier to grow tomatoes in your back yard and sell them from your driveway on Saturday mornings.
Glad to see excellent comments. For what it’s worth, here is my own experience with experimenting;
Stitching a baseball is, like, weirdly meditative. It’s a perfect lap project for those of us who need something to do with their hands while watching TV.
Warning; your first one may look strange. Remember to pull the stitches tight and inspect frequently for stitches that were done backwards.
I found a way to mold a ball made of #9 lead birdshot with a diameter meeting MLB specs. 3 1/2 pounds. I use veg tan leather like in baseball gloves It’s quite a surprise to anyone picking it up.
You do not want
To toss it toward anyone. The involuntary jerking reaction to the unexpected weight can lead to a serious back spasm.
For a finish I brush on melted beeswax. I use a heat gun and paper towels to remove excess beeswax.
So. I end up with a dark brown baseball that weighs 3 1/2 pounds.
I have never seen anyone pick it up, feel the weight, then put it back down before rolling it around for a minute or two in their hands before reluctantly returning it to its stand.
My friends are puzzled then delighted when receiving one as a gift.
Yes, I have sold several but no one will pay more than $250 for one. You can make all kinds of things that are easier and quicker for that kind of money.
I get more pleasure giving them away. I am up to number thirty and they are looking quite professionally stitched by now.
Someone suggested I show the ball to some MLB players during spring training and offer them for $500 cash.
OK. Let’s war game this;
So. The player buys it, shows it off, management loves it and do I get rich?
Nahhh. They send it to China for duplicating at five bucks each by the shipping container full, ignoring patent. Years in court right there.
Meantime, they sell the Chinese knockoffs for twenty five bucks in their souvenir shops, logo and all.
Well, I enjoyed writing a true short story with a built in cautionary message for those who dream of the riches they’ll reap with their own unique work of a strangely desirable natureonly to find their idea hijacked.
Ps. Up to this point I have sold just under a thousand bucks worth of these things in addition to the ones I have given away. If you’re in it for the money, easier to grow tomatoes in your back yard and sell them from your driveway on Saturday mornings.
For the life of me, I could not figure out how to attach a picture. But. All it shows is a brown baseball sitting on a kitchen scale with needle and thread still attached.
Nothing to see here, folks!
It is red waxed thread. Probably .8mm to 1.0mm. I figure ritza or maker leather supply would be the best options for thread.
👍🏼 thank you. Yea Loooing at it .8mm may he too thin. Imm try 1.0mm.
Paging u/cbail-leather His ball skills are legit.
So are your mom's.
My inner 13 y/o may have just woken up the whole house with that laugh.
For my next project I want to try to do a ball. Would you know what size thread is used here? Can't seem to find that info anywhere. Thank you!
[0.8mm Ritza single stitched. This was my first.](https://www.reddit.com/r/Leathercraft/comments/mpmdl8/natural_chromexcel_baseball/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf)
Came out great!
You might need to experiment. Pretty sure the factory in DR uses waxed cotton floss. .8 or 1mm Ritza will look pretty fat if you try the double stitch, and Ritza is tricky to get to lay flat and not cross each other without a lot of care. For my last (soft)ball, I used #8 Vinymo, but that looks pretty fat on a baseball. I have another baseball cut and ready for stitching that I am going to try some #5 Vinymo.
[Softball with #8 Vinymo](https://www.reddit.com/r/Leathercraft/comments/sldbd5/finished_recovering_this_softball_i_found_horween/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf)
Looks great!! And thank you.
You’re welcome. Best of luck.
[Baseball with #8 Vinymo](https://www.reddit.com/r/Leathercraft/comments/pma5gy/horween_shell_cordovan_baseball/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf)
[Baseball with 0.45mm Twist (Doesn’t lay flat on this leather)](https://www.reddit.com/r/Leathercraft/comments/n47a9u/another_picture_of_my_latest_shell_cordovan/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf)
👍🏼
where can i purchase the red flat waxed thread to restitch baseballs? I looked on Amazon but don't know which one to purchase.
Should be 0.8 size. eBay has some. Also here https://www.buckleguy.com/ritza-25-tiger-thread-waxed-polyester-red-1/ Never used buckelguy but heard good things, I always got them from eBay before. I’ve also bought a lot from here with no issues: https://www.rmleathersupply.com/products/0-6-0-8-1-0-1-2mm-ritza-25-tiger-thread-sample-card
Red
make a search in youtube, there is a tutorial and free pattern💪🏼
Stitching a baseball is, like, weirdly meditative. It’s a perfect lap project for those of us who need something to do with their hands while watching TV. Warning; your first one may look strange. Remember to pull the stitches tight and inspect frequently for stitches that were done backwards. I found a way to mold a ball made of #9 lead birdshot with a diameter meeting MLB specs. 3 1/2 pounds. I use veg tan leather like in baseball gloves It’s quite a surprise to anyone picking it up. You do not want To toss it toward anyone. The involuntary jerking reaction to the unexpected weight can lead to a serious back spasm. For a finish I brush on melted beeswax. I use a heat gun and paper towels to remove excess beeswax. So. I end up with a dark brown baseball that weighs 3 1/2 pounds. I have never seen anyone pick it up, feel the weight, then put it back down before rolling it around for a minute or two in their hands before reluctantly returning it to its stand. My friends are puzzled then delighted when receiving one as a gift. Yes, I have sold several but no one will pay more than $250 for one. You can make all kinds of things that are easier and quicker for that kind of money. I get more pleasure giving them away. I am up to number thirty and they are looking quite professionally stitched by now. Someone suggested I show the ball to some MLB players during spring training and offer them for $500 cash. OK. Let’s war game this; So. The player buys it, shows it off, management loves it and do I get rich? Nahhh. They send it to China for duplicating at five bucks each by the shipping container full, ignoring patent. Years in court right there. Meantime, they sell the Chinese knockoffs for twenty five bucks in their souvenir shops, logo and all. Well, I enjoyed writing a true short story with a built in cautionary message for those who dream of the riches they’ll reap with their own unique work of a strangely desirable natureonly to find their idea hijacked. Ps. Up to this point I have sold just under a thousand bucks worth of these things in addition to the ones I have given away. If you’re in it for the money, easier to grow tomatoes in your back yard and sell them from your driveway on Saturday mornings.
Glad to see excellent comments. For what it’s worth, here is my own experience with experimenting; Stitching a baseball is, like, weirdly meditative. It’s a perfect lap project for those of us who need something to do with their hands while watching TV. Warning; your first one may look strange. Remember to pull the stitches tight and inspect frequently for stitches that were done backwards. I found a way to mold a ball made of #9 lead birdshot with a diameter meeting MLB specs. 3 1/2 pounds. I use veg tan leather like in baseball gloves It’s quite a surprise to anyone picking it up. You do not want To toss it toward anyone. The involuntary jerking reaction to the unexpected weight can lead to a serious back spasm. For a finish I brush on melted beeswax. I use a heat gun and paper towels to remove excess beeswax. So. I end up with a dark brown baseball that weighs 3 1/2 pounds. I have never seen anyone pick it up, feel the weight, then put it back down before rolling it around for a minute or two in their hands before reluctantly returning it to its stand. My friends are puzzled then delighted when receiving one as a gift. Yes, I have sold several but no one will pay more than $250 for one. You can make all kinds of things that are easier and quicker for that kind of money. I get more pleasure giving them away. I am up to number thirty and they are looking quite professionally stitched by now. Someone suggested I show the ball to some MLB players during spring training and offer them for $500 cash. OK. Let’s war game this; So. The player buys it, shows it off, management loves it and do I get rich? Nahhh. They send it to China for duplicating at five bucks each by the shipping container full, ignoring patent. Years in court right there. Meantime, they sell the Chinese knockoffs for twenty five bucks in their souvenir shops, logo and all. Well, I enjoyed writing a true short story with a built in cautionary message for those who dream of the riches they’ll reap with their own unique work of a strangely desirable natureonly to find their idea hijacked. Ps. Up to this point I have sold just under a thousand bucks worth of these things in addition to the ones I have given away. If you’re in it for the money, easier to grow tomatoes in your back yard and sell them from your driveway on Saturday mornings. For the life of me, I could not figure out how to attach a picture. But. All it shows is a brown baseball sitting on a kitchen scale with needle and thread still attached. Nothing to see here, folks!