alexitbe Report post Posted January 23, 2015 I promised myself I would not ask this and find it out with a search, but I just end up confused. I will mostly be sewing 2- pieces of 5-6 oz leather. The maximum will be 2 pieces of 10 oz veg tan. I would like to use linen. What thread size should I use for: Hand sewing? Machine sewing? Can I cover all the above options with a single thread size? Is there any difference in requirments for hand sewing and machine sewing? Can I use linen for both? The machine is a durkopp, a walking foot and is very robust. It uses the following system 135 x 17. I have the following size 140/22 and another smaller size, but cannot find theat just now. I am really sorry to ask, but am desperatez to start sewing... It has taken me a long time to get all the equipment ready and this is the last thing holding me up... I just want to start... Cheers Alex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra Steve Report post Posted January 24, 2015 Hi Alex. If you are sewing leather, then you will want to use the 135X16 system #22 with a 138 thread top and bottom. If you are wanting to sew 5-6 oz. leather, then try a 69 thread with a #20 needle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alexitbe Report post Posted January 24, 2015 Thanks Cobra Steve, I will order some thread today. I guess your advice is for machines, but can I use the same thread for hand sewing. I am completely new to sewing and leather. I thought that the needle system that I must use is fixed by the machine itself (Durkopp 241). You are saying that I can change the system I use withi reason? Cheers ALex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Constabulary Report post Posted January 24, 2015 (edited) Alex, the 135x17 is for fabric (round point) the 135x16 is for leather - same needle length + size but different needle tip (or point). You don´t have to change any settings you just have to insert a leather needle. Edited January 24, 2015 by Constabulary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alexitbe Report post Posted January 24, 2015 Ha ha...That's just what I want to hear... I am beginneg to get impatient now... but things are coming together.. .I am waiting for my skiving knife and round knife from the UK to arrive... I have the glue... Just need the thread... I will go and get the leather needles today... or atleast order them. When I find my bloody camera I will send you pics of the mounting system I have made for the machine...I am very proud of it.. It will do for now... Cheers Alex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
