Leather Rifle Rests

[Ian]

Ian, the post that I bought my machine from states the machine uses DPxl 7 Standard Needle #22.

What do you buy, and where do you get them? Any suggestions for a good, outdoor rated thread? I want something fairly heavy - my guess is 69 or heavier (I like the exposed thread look).

I'm sewing (2) layers of 3-4 ounce suede - I have no idea how it's tanned nor do I even know what the differences are yet. I will also need to sew nylon webbing - does this require a special needle?

I have much to learn, oh great ones!

If you have a tax number get a Weaver catalog - one of the best, I think for hardware, thread and needles, webbing and some of leather. Your machine will sew 138 thread well, which is what you'll probably want for your rifle rests. Also the heavier stitches look nice too. I'd suggest getting a foot with an edge guide - it makes it easy to sew exact distances from the edge. I think they come in 1/8", 1/4" and 3/8. Makes a nice pro-looking straight seam.

PS, suede is the underside of garment leather after the smooth top has been split off.- thats why it is cheaper than top grain garment leather.

Good Luck