Hey, my name is Mac!

[dyetube]

Just wanted to introduce myself and ask a question.  My name is Mac and I'm brand new to leather working.  I really think could be a fun hobby for me!

 

I'm currently making a cover for the tank on my motorcycle.  It's pretty simple as all I'm putting on it are some conches.  I've been practicing my hand stitching but I'm not doing a super great job yet (I'll keep practicing!).

 

My question is, I'm using a 0.8 Thread and would like to use my sewing machine to stitch the cover but I can't seem to find a machine needle large enough.  I bought some singer leather needles on Amazon, but the largest one looks way too small.  Can anyone point me to the correct machine needle?

 

Thanks!

[chuck123wapati]

Hey Mac!!! No, it won't work lol. leather sewing machines cost a ton o money. Home-style machines won't cut it and there are no needles that size for them. Now what is giving you fits with the hand sewing maybe we can make that easier and a bit more fun for you.

[Darren8306]

15 hours ago, dyetube said:

Just wanted to introduce myself and ask a question.  My name is Mac and I'm brand new to leather working.  I really think could be a fun hobby for me!

 

I'm currently making a cover for the tank on my motorcycle.  It's pretty simple as all I'm putting on it are some conches.  I've been practicing my hand stitching but I'm not doing a super great job yet (I'll keep practicing!).

 

My question is, I'm using a 0.8 Thread and would like to use my sewing machine to stitch the cover but I can't seem to find a machine needle large enough.  I bought some singer leather needles on Amazon, but the largest one looks way too small.  Can anyone point me to the correct machine needle?

 

Thanks!

I took a different approach, since a decent leather sewing machine is a couple thousand bucks.

 

What I decided to do, was to practice a lot of hand stitching, until I was 'adequate', then revisit the question of whether I needed a machine.

 

In the time since, I've found a hand-driven cheap sewing machine online, for around a hundred bucks. However, now that I can sew adequately by hand, I don't want to spend even a hundred bucks. I like the quality, and the practice of hand sewing.

 

You might too, but in my opinion, it takes a lot of practice. Probably more without in-person instruction. I suggest making a bunch of test things out of scrap. Once you like your handsewing results, a machine would be a choice.