Northmount Posted February 21, 2014 Report Posted February 21, 2014 Was the leather wet when you sewed it? Kind of looks like the leather was quite soft. Is the leather from the belly? Also, are you using a leather point needle? Possible that your top and bottom tensions are too tight. They do appear to be balanced, so if you reduce the bottom tension, you will have to reduce the top as well. Tom Quote
Members Red Cent Posted February 21, 2014 Members Report Posted February 21, 2014 If the bottom was wet/damp that may be the problem. The thread is cutting through the leather. The 25 needle will leave a big hole but they won't touch. Quote https://www.facebook.com/redcentcustomleather?ref=bookmarks http://www.redcentcustomleather.com/
Members MasonA Posted February 25, 2014 Author Members Report Posted February 25, 2014 The leather wasn't damp at all. Although I do wonder if the leather may have been too dry? I live in MN, and during the winter here it is extremely dry. The cold weather freezes the moisture in the air. You guys think that could be a cause? And if you have the info, what do you keep your humidity level at in your shop? Quote
Members wlg190861 Posted March 7, 2014 Members Report Posted March 7, 2014 you will always get that. when ever you punch through anything the bottom will look like that, just take a roller and roll. I used to wonder the same as you. Quote
Members wlg190861 Posted March 7, 2014 Members Report Posted March 7, 2014 you may also want to cut a groove stitch line on the back Quote
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