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If you're looking for proper leather then I have to point out that a cow is only so long so yardage might be problematical. However, sites like Temu or Ali Express might sell rolls of what they call leather or faux leather. Might be cheaper than Ebay or Amazon. Be aware that some might be pre-folded to give a clean edge.

Hope everyone is having the best Xmas they can whilst sparing a thought for those for whom Xmas will never be great again. And let's hope that 2026 will be a productive year.

Just seen this on YouTube.

Price drop; £650

They now have a veg tan sole and a back. I didn't allow enough lean in on the back so it doesn't grip as much as I'd like so might put some padding around the top.

I've read about this drop test but it never occurred to me that the bobbin must be different to be able to do it. I always go with a try first. Because my hobby uses different types and thicknesses of leather I'll always test on a bit of scrap first to check tension and needle size. I'll always use the 45 degree slide test as a starting point for needle size and adjust if necessary.

Thanks Keith. Seems like a foolproof way to do it. I wondered if I was doing something wrong.

Thanks but there are lots of Cobra users on here and it's not a very difficult question.

Come on you Cobra'ers! Is this normal or has it snagged in that position?

I guess we need a Cobra guy to come along and say if it's right or wrong.

Yes but I don't see a slot on the Cobra. It's where it goes after the tension spring that's got me puzzled? There's no way my thread can double back after coming out of the tension spring and go through the little notch on the bobbin retainer on the top like it is on the Cobra.

Saw this on a video short. Guessing it's a Cobra and noticed the thread going through the notch in the thingy that holds the bobbin in place. Is this standard because I don't see any way I could do that on my machine? Of course i could always be missing something.

Interesting information. Thanks for sharing.

Took me a while to realise that hand sewing works around dissimilar curves because it draws the two halve together gradually. In some cases the stitch holes are different on each side to facilitate. The simplest way when they get too far apart is to go back now and then and use the previous hole twice to even up but doesn't look good if gonna be seen. When machining it's sometimes easier to "V" notch arounf the bends.

After watching the Dieselpunk video for the mocs I don't like em so much but the pattern has all the parts so Ill look at adapting it for machining. The slipper pattern will be a breeze to machine and should be quick too.