Members grantsimpson25 Posted October 30, 2013 Members Report Posted October 30, 2013 Hello, Recently purchased a consew 206rb-5 and this site has been a great help, but I am a little confused about the needles. I have read many places on this board that "135X16 is for leather and135X17 is the needle type used for fabric". I went to my local sewing shop and they said I was confused and that "135x16" and "135x17" are sewing needles "systems", not sizes. I am looking for the proper needles to sew leather and canvas with #138 thread. I know I probably want a size #22 needle, but the "system" thing is still confusing me. What is the difference between a "135x16" and "135x17" needle? Any help is greatly appreciated! -Grant Quote
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted October 30, 2013 Contributing Member Report Posted October 30, 2013 The 16 is a chisel point. The 17 is a cone point. And yes, you want the 22. Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
Members grantsimpson25 Posted October 30, 2013 Author Members Report Posted October 30, 2013 Thank you! It makes sense that a "chisel" point would be more efficient at penetrating the leather. Quote
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