stevemaynard

I haven't actually started on a piece, just using some scraps to experiment with. I was given the impression by posts elsewhere on the net that it could handle up to 9mm/ 3/8" but if 6mm is the limit I will adapt . I take you point about using period techniques while ideal it increases the price as the volume is low, so I'm trying to find a happy medium to be able to reduce the price.

That is my next experiment, when I get the chance

Hi All I just bought an el-cheapo chinese shoe patcher and have it sewing thin leather (<2mm) together and thin to thick leather (3.5mm , roughly 1/8") , but when I try to sew thick to thick leather the thread snaps or is sheared off. I have tried using the waxed linen thread from a speedy stitcher as well as Getterman linen thread as well as varying the tension I have a 100/16 needle on the machine. I would prefer to use natural fibre thread if possible as I am wanting make stuff to sell to medieval re-enactors. Any thoughts or suggestions appreciated.

I just bought one of these and have it sewing thin leather together and thin to thick leather (3.5mm , roughly 1/8") , but when I try to sew thick to thick leather the thread snaps or is sheared off. I have tried using the waxed linen thread from a speedy stitcher as well as Getterman linen thread as well as varying the tension I have a 100/16 needle on the machine. I would prefer to use natural fibre thread if possible as I am wanting make stuff to sell to medieval re-enactors. Any thoughts or suggestions appreciated.