New To Machines And Struggling With Needles.

[Mitchell]

Hey guys, recently purchased a sewing machine and I'm just trying to learn and get to grips with it. The machine came with a 180/24 needle but wasn't used for leather. So I purchased a 200/25 needle for leather and it seems to be a completely different size and sits too high in my machine as they are smaller. I've attached a photo of both needles for comparison. I've read the stickies at the top of this section but still I'm completely clueless as to what needles to buy now.

Appreciate any help

[machinehead]

Normally you will need a 216 x 2 or possibly a 216 x 3 needle to get the leather point. Did you get a Singer 132k by chance? These needles are maybe more available to you than they are here in the States but the dealers that have banner ads across the top of the forum may be able to help.

[Northmount]

If you give your machine make and model number, someone will be able to help you.

Tom

Normally you will need a 216 x 2 or possibly a 216 x 3 needle to get the leather point. Did you get a Singer 132k by chance? These needles are maybe more available to you than they are here in the States but the dealers that have banner ads across the top of the forum may be able to help.

[Constabulary]

You of course have to buy needles that have the same length. The needle system is 216x1 or for leather needles 216x2.

If you can´t find 216x2 leather needles you maybe can try a different needles system with an approx. same length but then you have to adjust the needle bar.

An alternative needle could be the 328 System but I´m not sure how different the length is but they "look" close.

Edited July 28, 2014 by Constabulary

[Mitchell]

Thanks very much for your help. I've managed to source some 216x2 leather needles so I will give them a go

Normally you will need a 216 x 2 or possibly a 216 x 3 needle to get the leather point. Did you get a Singer 132k by chance? These needles are maybe more available to you than they are here in the States but the dealers that have banner ads across the top of the forum may be able to help.

Yes, I did get a Singer 132k. It's taken a lot of time getting the tension right and sorting out the bobbing thread and such but it's just something I'm going to have to learn to be honest.

Thanks for your help.