Thread Size Needs

[bigorange]

I am new to machine sewing and am wondering if there is a comon or standard size of thread / needle for machine work, Thanks Bo

[mlapaglia]

A lot depends on what you are sewing and how thick the leather is. I normally use a #277 thread with a 794S 200 needle. I make a lot of belts and holsters.

415 Thread with a Size 250 Needle

Commonly used in rated products like logging, mining, and military nylon webbing and strapping.

346 Thread with a Size 230/250 Needle

Commonly used for mule and other heavy duty tack. Also used in boot and shoe applications.

277 Thread with a Size 200 Needle

Is the most commonly used thread size in leather crafting from saddle and tack, boot and shoe, gun and knife, and all other kinds of craft and industrial applications.

207 Thread with a Size 180/200 Needle

A favorite size thread for saddle bags, purses, and other thin material crafting.

138 Thread with a 160 Needle

Used mostly in belts, billfolds, purses and other thin material crafting.

99 Thread with a 130 Needle and 69 Thread with a 110 Needle

Is seldom used in leather applications unless the stitch is not to be a major part of the final design. This combination is more commonly used in fabric, vinyl, and other thin material applications.

Edited December 9, 2013 by mlapaglia

[bigorange]

Thank you very much. my little machine is maxed out at 138/160. I can use it in making cartridge holders but for stitching in p[lain view to me it looks small.. some one recommended I look at the artisan Toro 3000 at $2400.00 I found the techsew 3650 at about half the price ! any thoughts

[Techsew Ron]

Thank you very much. my little machine is maxed out at 138/160. I can use it in making cartridge holders but for stitching in p[lain view to me it looks small.. some one recommended I look at the artisan Toro 3000 at $2400.00 I found the techsew 3650 at about half the price ! any thoughts

The 3650HD can use up to size #346 thread and #27 (aka 250) needle.

Ron