Happy Hooligan Report post Posted December 30, 2010 I made a wallet yesterday and everything was fine till I started sewing. It sewed fine, but the thread I used was all wrong. It didn't look right for a heavy biker style wallet. Which thread works well in this machine that looks great with a wallet? Or should I just hand stitch wallets and leave the machine to making canvas bags and such.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Report post Posted December 30, 2010 Hi (name????) The 111 is a pretty versatile machine. Most will run 138 and some will run 207 top and 138 bottom. You will need a 180/24 needle for 207, a 160/23 or a 160/22 will work for 138, and I have gone as low as 120/19 on 138/138 but have sacrificed a needle to the outside the box gods. It all depends on the look you want. I would recommend Coats Dabond poly for a lot of outdoor use and sunshine, otherwise Linhanyl nylon, both usually available. At 346 and above, you start running into the White, Black, Brown only thing, from 92 to 277 there are a few colors, 69 and down plenty. Buy from The Thread Exchange, http://www.thethreadexchange.com their prices are fair and they have good stock and delivery. Art I made a wallet yesterday and everything was fine till I started sewing. It sewed fine, but the thread I used was all wrong. It didn't look right for a heavy biker style wallet. Which thread works well in this machine that looks great with a wallet? Or should I just hand stitch wallets and leave the machine to making canvas bags and such.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Happy Hooligan Report post Posted December 30, 2010 Thanks Art, my name is Derek Hi (name????) The 111 is a pretty versatile machine. Most will run 138 and some will run 207 top and 138 bottom. You will need a 180/24 needle for 207, a 160/23 or a 160/22 will work for 138, and I have gone as low as 120/19 on 138/138 but have sacrificed a needle to the outside the box gods. It all depends on the look you want. I would recommend Coats Dabond poly for a lot of outdoor use and sunshine, otherwise Linhanyl nylon, both usually available. At 346 and above, you start running into the White, Black, Brown only thing, from 92 to 277 there are a few colors, 69 and down plenty. Buy from The Thread Exchange, http://www.thethreadexchange.com their prices are fair and they have good stock and delivery. Art Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
