Help! Can't balance stitches.

[toxo]

5 minutes ago, kgg said:

Just for future reference:

Needle to Thread Chart: https://www.tolindsewmach.com/thread-chart.html

kgg

Thanks Keith. I think I already have that somewhere but in my world it starts with thread colour. That might mean using a thinner thread than I would like because I don't have all threads in all the colours and all the sizes. I usually start with running a needle down the thread at a 45degree angle. If sluggish I go up one. If too free I go down one. Once I sew some scrap I might change the needle if necessary.

The reason I'm struggling here is the new needle system and the thickness. I've had this piece of leather for years and I don't suppose I'll ever use it again. 

[dikman]

I still consider myself a novice at leatherwork but my first thought on reading your post was "hard leather so bigger needle needed".

[Wizcrafts]

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[Constabulary]

This is what I´m using for resizing pictures:

https://www.bricelam.net/ImageResizer/

super easy

Edited September 9, 2024 by Constabulary