raiderbandit

I need help in finding what kind of leather needles to use on my industrial singer 31-15 sewing machine. I have been buying needles from the local singer shop but they keep breaking. I would also like information about thread to use. thanks.

I am sewing leather on an old industrial Singer 31-15 sewing machine. I have purchased needles from the local singer shop and they keep breaking. I am also interested in what type of thread I should be using. I am very inexperience in sewing on this machine so any info will help. Thanks