Members Tigweldor Posted March 26 Members Report Posted March 26 The length difference of 134 and 135-17 is around 5mm. I would definitely check if the needle bar on your machine has not already been adjusted to 134 needles - cause the stitches do look good in the pics. Quote
Members imon Posted March 26 Author Members Report Posted March 26 I spoke to the supplier. I explained to them what I've learned here this morning and they swapped my order for this: https://www.ae-sewingmachines.co.uk/products/schmetz-135x16dia?_pos=1&_psq=135x17dia&_ss=e&_v=1.0 @kgg I think this lines up with what you explained "The equivalent to a system 135 needle for leather, 135x16" Quote
kgg Posted March 26 Report Posted March 26 (edited) 27 minutes ago, imon said: I spoke to the supplier. When I clicked on the link you supplied it appears as the correct needle for a system 135x16 needle for a size 110 needle. The size 110 is for V69 (40 metric) thread. What size of needle did you order for what size of thread you are planning on using? Also what is the thickness of leather you are planning on sewing? kgg Edited March 26 by kgg Quote Juki DNU - 1541S, Juki DU - 1181N, Singer 29K - 71(1949), Chinese Patcher (Tinkers Delight), Warlock TSC-441, Techsew 2750 Pro, Consew DCS-S4 Skiver
Members imon Posted March 26 Author Members Report Posted March 26 50 minutes ago, kgg said: What size of needle did you order for what size of thread you are planning on using? I got the needles in 125, 130 and 140. The plan is to use Guttermann Mara 30 Polyester on two layers of 2.0–2.4mm (5–6oz) Veg Tan. Quote
kgg Posted March 26 Report Posted March 26 7 minutes ago, imon said: The plan is to use Guttermann Mara 30 Polyester I am not sure but that thread I think is just polyester not bonded so it may give you some problems related to like lint buildup. I would recommend: i) Purchase the 1lb spools of whatever thread you decide to purchase it will give you less spring back / coiling problems then the smaller 8 / 4 / 2 ounce sizes. ii) Purchasing two 1lb spools that way you can have one spool for winding bobbins as you sew and the other one for the top thread. That way you don't need to un-thread the machine just to wind a bobbin. Some like what I done with my Juki DNU-1541S. iii) Use bonded polyester or bonded nylon thread from a brand name manufacturer rather then the cheap Chinese stuff. kgg Quote Juki DNU - 1541S, Juki DU - 1181N, Singer 29K - 71(1949), Chinese Patcher (Tinkers Delight), Warlock TSC-441, Techsew 2750 Pro, Consew DCS-S4 Skiver
Members imon Posted March 26 Author Members Report Posted March 26 @kgg Thank you for the bonus tips 🙂 Quote
Members Tigweldor Posted March 26 Members Report Posted March 26 https://industry.guetermann.com/en/products/mara/ - they also make it as Mara flex Quote
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