Thread and needle

[silverlightning]

Hi Forum Members :-)

I am fairly new to sewing, and have problem finding the ideal thread and needle for leather projects. My leather projects are often restoring old bicycle saddles, replacing old leather and odd mending jobs that turn up. I have a domenstic machine not really meant for leather sewing, but the machines I have available are strong enough for the jobs I have had so far, if not ideal. However I still have not made up my mind what kind of threads are best for leather. I can get a type of thin strong synthetic fiber thread that works wel and goes with standard domestic leather needles. Sometimes I would like to sew with a slightly thicker thread, but the problem is the needle eye is to small, and I am wondering if there are leather needles for standard domestic machines that takes thicker treads.

If you have any thoughts and suggestions on the subject I will be happy to hear them.

[CowboyBob]

Hello,

We stock the needles in #14,16 & 18 & also have some #46 & 68 nylon thread too.

Bob Kovar

[silverlightning]

I have posted in the wrong forum some how, sorry about that.

Thanks for the offer Bob, I'll come back to you. Tomorrow I will go into town and see get some info on needle sizes and differences. The only leather needle I can find here is 90/14, but other types are in plenty. My machine came with lots of needles, and I have only used what looked right and worked and never really given the numbers much attention. Unfortunately the sizing numbers don't tell me very much Give me a day or so and I'll be more informed.

Best Regards from Arild

Edited December 9, 2009 by silverlightning

[CowboyBob]

Best Regards from Arild-are you in Sweden?

[silverlightning]

Norway, do you have any relations to Sweden?