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Look at various types of splits. Heavy, lots of colours.

Just the same as the top thread has to be pulled around the bobbin, it would have to be pulled around the spool. Huge loop and space required. How long/high would the take-up lever have to be to pull that loop back up snug?

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If your files are too large to post here due to file size restrictions, you need to resize your files to fit. Follow this link for some helps and suggestions. https://leatherworker.net/forum/topic/15122-how-to-post-pictures-on-lw/?do=findComment&comment=551171 There are lots of Apps, software, and online tools available on the web, or even built into your device to enable you to reduce your file sizes. 800 pixels in the longest dimension is quite adequate. Smart phone screens and many monitors don't display high res files in high resolution. People that live on the fringes of the internet appreciate smaller file sizes and high res photos may take from 10 minutes to hours to download.

That would turn the hook backwards so it couldn't pickup the top thread and lead to jams! You need to study the operation of a sewing machine a little to understand some of what it can and can't do. Instead, you lift the foot very little, just enough to make it easy to turn the article you are sewing 180 degrees. Turn it just after the needle enters the article or after it has risen 1/4" or so from bottom, after the hook has caught the top thread. Interfering with the formation of the loop will result in skipped stitches. If you lift the foot too far, it will release your top tension, messing up your stitch line. With a little practice, it becomes automatic. Practice on some scrap materials, similar to what you will be sewing, so you can learn to make it work for you.

Leather point in my opinion. Reduces the blow out on the back, makes a nicer stitch. I use a leather point for all my leather.

@takoda Moved your post to leather sewing machines. This is a great area to research machines and servos. Lots of experience gathered here.

Please post jpeg or png files. Many members will not download files they don't recognize webp (google) files. jpeg and png display automatically so don't require the user to go through a download process.

Extract the pictures from the zip file on your device, drag and drop on the area as you apparently did with the zip file. Depending on your device and operating system, there are apps online that you can install so you can extract the pictures. For Windows 10 and 11, Windows Explorer can extract the files without adding any other apps to your system.

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Please review the marketplace rules. https://leatherworker.net/forum/forum/70-announcements/ You need to identify the conditions of the machines and also state any restrictions on shipping.

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Obviously oil soaks in more so than a pigment that mostly lies on the surface.

Each application of dye should be allowed to fully dry and be buffed before the next step. I didn't recommend Pro Dye, but yes, it is better. The dye is an oil rather than a powdered pigment that stays on the surface.

Moved to leather machinery. Doesn't seem to fit in wanted as you are not wanting to buy.

Buff well before adding a finish. The finish is to seal the article including any dyes, paint, antique, etc. If you don't buff well before adding the finish, the surface particles get picked up, spread around and mixed in with the finish. Then as you do excessive buffing of the finish, you remove some of the finish, including the dyes that got mixed in with it. Moving your post to "Dyes, Antiques, Stains, Glues, Waxes, Finishes and Conditioners". You should look through posts in this area as well.

The last post in this thread is 8 years ago. Old thread. Look in the patterns forum too, might be something there.

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Comments from the person that did the uploads. 819 views Aug 4, 2021 There are five videos that a gentleman uploaded to YouTube, but I have been unable to find his versions. So, I have reuploaded them to my channel. These videos will show you how to do the Mexican Round (or basket weave) braid on leather.

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You need to address any shipping information such as restrictions, who pays, etc.

As with most leather dyes, paints, finishes, etc. Do test pieces to verify what works for your leather and circumstances.