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    I voted for the template because it seems like it has some emotion to it, although I like the idea of a simple line drawing. If you go to the adult section (if you can) and the tattoo flash, hammerhead has some "nude cowgirls" posted that he tooled and I immediately thought of one of his pic's when I saw your poll. The one I'm referring to is the one on the far right in his first post. I think something like that from the shoulders up would be a nice line drawing for a "couture" site. maybe not the main pic/logo but anyway just my 2 cents

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    Hello Scary,

    Again, thank you for the information. The thread site is great and from what I am learning from my searches, their prices are very good as well.

    Now all I have to do is wait until the machine arrives and see if I can make it work. That should be an interesting ordeal. So much to learn and so little time to do it. Hope I live to be a 1000. lol.

    God Bless.

    Ray aka Helmut

    Well I know how you feel. I just got my class 4 a little over a month ago. Never having used a sewing machine before I thought It'd be difficult. I am not very good so far but am getting better. I wish there were classes to take for learning how to sew and different techniques instead of trial and error. If you knock your machine out of time (and you will) call Steve and have him talk you thru it. He's a great guy and trust me you need to be walked thru it. There are small details that you dont quite get in the video.

    Good luck with the machine.

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    Thank you for the thread information. Machine is a Cobra 4 from Leather Machine Company.

    I think most people use the bonded nylon and that is what Cobra Steve recommends. size 138 is the smallest (I think) and 207, 277 and 346 for the larger size thread. I just ordered some thread from the above co I linked and I was able to get some smaller bobbins of thread cheaper on some colors I wont use very much.

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    I have a request for a reproduction of the POC Baldrick that Capt'n Teague wore...if you look at the buckle it is a (3-4) 2 tanged(pronged) buckle with shell like details in the center edge and corners!!! Anyone know of a place to find this??? Cat

    Sorry I have no idea but I was interested so I went looking for a pic it took me awhile to find one large enough to see the buckle clearly so I thought I'd post the one I did find so others can see it. http://www.filmz.ru/photos/75174/full/ this pic may be huge

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    Need to learn about thread for machine sewing. New venture with new machine and have hno idea about composition and sources for thread.

    Holsters, belts, small cases, etc; will be my primary items for sewing. What is the strongest, the best, and how many different types are available?

    And, of course, who gives the best service and good pricing?

    All helping hands sincerely appreciated.

    I found this size guide helpful. http://www.thethreadexchange.com/miva/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=TTE&Category_Code=nylon-thread Size will probably be determined by your machine, so post what kind you have and you will get better info.

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    Hello, I am a newbie to the craft. I am learning from books and videos. I just dyed my first project and it didn't quite turn out right. I first did the lemon and water solution to get anything unwanted out, I then followed with Angelus chocolate spirit dye. Now I don't know what might have gone wrong. The results is a bluish purple black. The dye has a violet color to it, I don't see how a chocolate color could come from this. I checked the label three times and it says chocolate. the veg tan soaked it up and I coated it until it was even, it didn't spread well. I think i definitely put too much on, but i was wondering if i should have oiled it before or something to get the dye to go on better? it has some really matte spots and then some metallic spots and some streaky spots. The color is definitely a bluish soft black.

    any help appreciated.

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    Angelus chocolate dye is VERY dark, much darker than Fiebings. Did you try it on leather without the lemon

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    I have a problem using firefox to order from Springfield leather.

    I can search and select an item but when I try and change the quantity or color the page goes blank.

    Anyone have an idea what the problem might be?

    I can use IE to place orders and it works fine.

    I use Firefox and I just tried it on SL and it worked fine I could choose different colors in leather and choose quantity with no problem

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    the 5 prong chisel is for making the holes to stitch with. It keeps the stitches spaced evenly. it can easily punch thru 2 layers of leather. That is also what the awl is for and some people like to mark the holes with a stitch wheel and then use the awl to make their holes one at a time. I had a hard time doing that at first so I preferred the 5 prong chisel when I started. A wing divider or a cheap drafting set of compasses is handy for marking groove lines and stitch holes around corners.

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    Randy,

    Thanks for the reply. I think you hit the nail on the head talking about starting with special simple projects. I don't think I'll be getting to a point where anyone would want to buy from me anytime soon, but hopefully at least to a place where I can make useful little things in the near future.

    I'm from the midwest, but currently in NYC. Are there regional groups on this forum, or other ways of finding people by location that may have useful advice on stores/groups?

    I just got a pair of Gingher knife edge scissors and they are awesome. other things you could use for making small projects; 4 or 5 hole chisel. I don't recommend Tandy's because it bends in thick leather. I like this one http://springfieldleather.com/Hand-Tools/product/1905/Chisel%2CStitching%2C1-16%22%2C5-Prong/

    also a stitching awl is quite useful http://springfieldleather.com/Hand-Tools/product/1865/Awl%2CHaft%2CStitching%2C%23145/ and get one of the blades. don't waste your money on the cheap ones

    some waxed linen and some needles for hand stitching http://springfieldleather.com/Lacing-%26-Stitching-Supplies/product/7625/Thread%2CWax%2CLinen%2CBlack%2C50yd/ If you have a Tandy nearby then you can get this there as well

    and get an edge slicker or burnisher http://springfieldleather.com/Hand-Tools/product/3811/Slicker%2CEdge-%28Nylon%29/ this one works for a starter. you can put a bolt thru it and a nut and attach it to a drill to speed things up. also go get a half yard of canvas at fabric store to help with your edges.

    and a beveler for the edges as well http://springfieldleather.com/Hand-Tools/product/7914/Edge-Beveler%2CCraftool%2C%232/

    these and what you get in a starter kit will get you by for awhile. Don't think you need a bunch of stamps for now I have quite a few and I always end up using the same beveler and backgrounder.

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    Thanks Spinner, That is a pretty good resource for thread and I had looked there as well but no joy in the tan color for both thread weights. I may give up and just order the thread from Weaver even though the color isn't quite what I wanted and I'll have to pay their high shipping cost, oh well.

    no needles here either but they have a good color selection in 277-346 click "add to cart" in the "colors" and then you can choose the color you want and the size I have never ordered from them http://www.sewingmachineoutlet.com/ricetn.htm

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    A co-worker asked me if I could make her a bracelet. She gave me the general idea and then a few other girls wanted in on it also. I had a hard time finding smaller conchos so I looked around for other things as well. the conchos I got from OTB and are riveted on with colored rivets. the other 3 I made with buttons and ran a piece of lace thru the button hole and glued it down. I'm going to give those out for a trial wearing to see how they hold up.

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    Is anyone aware of the availability of a chart/s of sewing machine thread size, needle size and type chart, that gives some reference to their use on different weights of leather?

    In the process of selecting a machine as a new venture and hope to learn a bit about the above subject/s before I place an order with one of the machine vendors.

    Selecting a machine is an adventure in itself, especially for someone never having used any type of sewing machine before.

    As always, assistance will be much appreciated.

    God Bless.

    Ray

    try here they talk about thread use for different sizes and needles to use http://www.thethreadexchange.com/miva/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=TTE&Category_Code=nylon-thread

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    Well I'm far from qualified on this subject but since I just had a lengthy talk with Steve about timing my class 4 I'll chime in. I was having the same problem with the leather lifting and skipping stitches. The video Steve sends out is helpful with where the bolts are for timing etc... but not very specific. He told me to bottom the needle out and raise it 3/16" exactly. I had to mark the needle (not easy) also put stitch length to "0" then put the hook to so it is just at the needle. now there is some clockwise/counterclockwise play in the hook assembly (sorry don't know the proper term) and I can't remember which way I had it so trial and error for that. I do agree an in depth video for timing would be AWESOME.

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    I wanted to say thanks to all that responded here it made for a good bit of learning. I was at my wits end with my new machine trying to get it working right again. When I got it, it worked fine but I wanted to try out all the plates and feet and somehow I got it out of time, although I still don't know how. I followed the directions on the DVD from Steve to re-time but still couldn't get it to not skip stitches. I emailed Steve the other day (I had already talked with him once) and he called me as soon as he got it. We had a long chat and he went into much better detail about timing the machine. I do agree that he would decrease his phone calls if he had some in-depth videos (although he is very pleasant on the phone) the timing is very tricky if you have no idea about it. For starters I wasn't raising the needle to the exact height just guesstimating. then the shuttle has that 1/4 play in it (clock/counter-clock wise) and I wasn't sure if the hook should be at the needle all the way clockwise or counter0clockwise. (does this even make sense it's confusing and difficult to explain)

    Anyway I have it fixed and Steve was great and patient with my dumbness.

    also I noticed mmirob is using #25 needles and 277 thread. I'm using #24 needles and 277 thread. Does this matter?

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