Needles And Threads

[Wizcrafts]

I just looked up some sources for Tenara thread and the cheapest was $99.99 for an 8 oz spool!

[Tejas]

As I had said, Tenara is much more expensive than bonded polyester.

However, Sunbrella is guaranteed for ten-years. Within ten-years almost anywhere here in the South, bonded polyester will weaken, and the seams even come undone from UV.

Pay now, or pay later.

[Wizcrafts]

Fortunately for me, thread-wise, I live in Michigan. UV deterioration isn't much of a problem up here, especially when most of my sewing is on garments, biker vests, belts, holsters, tow straps, pouches and cases.

[stickandtin]

I've heard Tenara was expensive. Hadn't had a need for it yet, but eventually want to add making RV awnings to our list. The upholstery video I was watching involved furniture and cloth material, no outdoor applications or vinyl. Bob, thanks for the advice on what monofilament can do to your machine. Can Tenara inflict the same wear issues over time?

[Tejas]

You might want to ask that question on

http://www.upholster.com/upholstery-forum/

There are marine canvas sewers on the forum who have commented on PTFE thread.

PTFE thread seems really slick, so I'm guessing wear is not a problem, especially in low volume production use.

Edited October 23, 2015 by Tejas

[AhniRadvanyi]

Hands down- best machine I've used is the industrial JUKI with walking foot.

I use upholstery thread and a 19/22 needle.

Here is the machine and thread in action, sewing a high end leather jacket:

 

[DrmCa]

About a year ago I bought one box each of sizes 14, 16 and 18 of 134-35LR needles by Organ. Since then my wife made half a dozen pairs of leather gloves, repaired a couple leather jackets, made a few cellphone cases and of course a few needles broke, but for the most part they just stopped stitching well without any visible signs. I call that getting dull. We have about 5-6 needles remaining in each of the boxes, so we used 4x3=12 needles for about as many items. And that got me thinking about TIN coated needles, but I could not find any. Google just was not forthcoming with TIN coated needles, though I could find some of them in larger sizes.

Long story short: can anyone recommend a brand and source of TIN coated needles in 134-35LR system, sizes 14, 16 and 18?

If it matters, we use them in Pfaff 335 and do most of our sewing with chrome leather and nylon thread Tex 20 to 90

[Nightshade]

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[Northmount]

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[Timekeeper]

Good morning gentlemen.

I've recently acquired a Landis lock stitch machine. Late 1800's. It came with one needle marked Landis 3. 

What thread should I use with this needle? Also I am a knife maker and will be sewing my own sheaths. Usually 3 layers of 8_9 ounce leather. About 1/2 inch thick total. Is there a supplier for smaller needles. This needle is larger than needed. 

Thank you for your help.

Kevin