off the side or over the top?

[kgg]

42 minutes ago, chuck123wapati said:

I'm using GB #200 leather point with 207 thread.

Depending on the thickness of leather you may want to considered adding some 180 (#24) needles, if you can find them. A 200 (#25) is really meant for V277.

Something to be aware off when using a sewing needle that's too large for the thread size in thinner stuff could cause:

i) oversized holes

ii) loose stitches 

iii) fraying

iv) skipped stitches as a result of to much needle eye and groove space that could cause inconsistent forming of the thread loop.

kgg

Edited 3 hours ago by kgg

[chuck123wapati]

1 hour ago, kgg said:

Depending on the thickness of leather you may want to considered adding some 180 (#24) needles, if you can find them. A 200 (#25) is really meant for V277.

Something to be aware off when using a sewing needle that's too large for the thread size in thinner stuff could cause:

i) oversized holes

ii) loose stitches 

iii) fraying

iv) skipped stitches as a result of to much needle eye and groove space that could cause inconsistent forming of the thread loop.

kgg

 I originally started with 277, then tried 277 with 207 in the bobbin, then tried 207 on top as well. I'll switch back now that I've got tension problems fixed.