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This one took me a while to figure out and some practice to get right. It is much, much better than basically running over your lock stitches 3 times with big thread.

Loose and inconsistent. Definitely something going on there. I'd do 2 layers to get a better idea how it's stitching. I merged your 2 threads together since it's the same machine and continuation of the same basic problem.

You guys and your lace work always make me feel like such a slacker ... Nice looking work!

A friend of mine recently passed at 91. Back in the early 50's she led an all female crew, welding up bomb bay doors on some kind of aircraft.

This often linked thread will explain the differences between types of machines and what to look for to do different kinds of leather work:

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Here's a sort of half assed manual for it. Kind of a poor scan but has some decent information. Generally, it would not be an optimal choice for leather work. 150w104.pdf

Congratulations on getting it working. Sometimes a long drawn out ordeal can be a great education!

@Rogueshoemaking the G manual is specific to your machine and should be trusted as the most authoritative. I think I see timing marks on that needle bar. The top mark will align just with the needle bar bushing when the needle is at bottom. The lower mark will align with the bushing when it's in position to set the hook timing. Just as the mark starts to disappear is what I've always used. Usually it's a machined groove. I catch a finger nail in it and raise the bar until the finger nail catches. You lucked out if those are timing marks. (Bearing in mind that if your needle isn't the stock length, you'll need to adjust the needle bar height to compensate)

@2ndhomepacks, it would be preferred to host those pictures here instead of your shopify account. 3rd party things tend to disappear, leaving us with potholes in the forum. Not really a requirement but a courtesy to future users.

@kgg, good find on the G parts list.

All I know is what the parts list says. If you have a worn out needle you can put a micrometer or caliper on, that would be the best course. The page KGG links to above says something conflicting. What would be definitive is if you could find a parts list from Singer specifically for your G machine. I went through a similar issue sorting out needles for an old machine I have. Conflicting info but the Singer Parts list was correct for me.

Here's a parts list for a 236W131 that says the needle is a 128x22y. Next to the last page. My understanding has always been that the Singer machines stayed identical regardless of country of manufacture (W, G, U, etc). Maybe we found an exception? 236W131 Parts List.pdf

I use Blackrock's Leather n Rich for most things. Hats, Holsters, sheaths, suspenders, all things that get rained on and they just shed water. I'm going to move this over to the leather finishes sub forum. It should get more attention.

Congratulations. Advice from long, long ago - when looking for your "calling", find what makes time disappear for you. As in, you look up and realize 3 hours had passed in the blink of an eye. That could be your path. Sounds like you figured it out. Saddle making wouldn't be a bad way to pass the day.