Tree Reaper Report post Posted June 16, 2012 What size of needle and thread should I use for a watch band ? Thanks. Kevin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizcrafts Report post Posted June 16, 2012 What size of needle and thread should I use for a watch band ? Thanks. Kevin If the leather band is under 1/8 inch thick, I would use #69 bonded nylon thread, with a #16 needle @ 8 stitches per inch. If I used a #18 needle, I might stretch out the stitches to 7 per inch. A Singer 31-15 is a nice machine for sewing watchbands. Use a narrow Teflon zipper foot with a slot in the center and an edge guide to keep the needle about 1/16" to 3/32" from the edges. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tree Reaper Report post Posted June 17, 2012 Good info as always Wiz, thanks. Kevin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites