Jarednem Report post Posted September 12, 2016 I bought a pack of hand sewing needle from tandy...I bought them because it was a 200 ct (guessing) and I was at the store. I have already broken 3 at the bottom of the eyelet closest to the needle end on one note book cover. Does anyone know where I can buy quality SS needles (S30V.. joking)? And im using 1.0 mm Ritza,what size should I get? Does anyone have a chart for stitching needle and size thread? Any and every chart will do Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Troy I Report post Posted September 12, 2016 (edited) John James needles...Size 0 (1/0)...you can find them on ebay. Very good needles. Size 4 (004)- Smallest Needles (length 48 mm/Outer diameter 0.9 mm ) Lin Cable - Pairs with 532, 632, 832 Tiger Thread - Pairs with 0.6mm Size 2 (002)- (Length 54 mm/Outer diameter 1.0 mm) Lin Cable: Pairs with 332 & 432 Tiger Thread: Pairs with 0.8mm Size 0 (1/0) - (Length 57 mm/Outer diameter 1.1 mm) Lin Cable: Pairs with 332 Tiger Thread: Pairs with 1.0 mm Size 00 (also known as 2/0) - (Length 57 mm/outer diameter 1.3 mm) Pairs with thread 1.0mm to 1.2mm Size 000 (3/0) - Largest Needles (Length 62 mm/Outer diameter 1.6 mm ) Pairs with thread 1.2mm+ Edited September 12, 2016 by Troy I Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jarednem Report post Posted September 12, 2016 thank for the info!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northmount Report post Posted September 13, 2016 3 hours ago, Jarednem said: I bought a pack of hand sewing needle from tandy...I bought them because it was a 200 ct (guessing) and I was at the store. I have already broken 3 at the bottom of the eyelet closest to the needle end on one note book cover. Does anyone know where I can buy quality SS needles (S30V.. joking)? And im using 1.0 mm Ritza,what size should I get? Does anyone have a chart for stitching needle and size thread? Any and every chart will do Also be careful how you pull and twist them through the leather. The eye of course is the weakest point so fairly easy to snap while the eye is buried in the leather. If using pliers, be even more careful to keep the needle straight. Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikermutt07 Report post Posted September 13, 2016 Thanks for the chart. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jarednem Report post Posted September 13, 2016 Thanks Tom! I bought some from tandy a while back in a pack of 10 and there still going strong, some of the eyes are bend but they don't snap completely like the ones I mentioned. I guess there trying to save money and are putting out cheaply made needles. I do use pliers. I probably get a little rough when I get a rhythm going and try to speed up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
