tgraytn Report post Posted December 6, 2018 I am new to the group and leather making. I plan to hand sew a leather wallet and the leather that I will be using is 3.5 - 4 oz that I will be purchasing from The Tannery Row. My question is what size needle and thread do I need to use? I plan to use the fine diamond chisel for making the holes. Thanks a lot in advance! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted December 6, 2018 With chisel holes I prefer a 1mm thread and #17 Glover's needle or a #2 Saddler's needle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dunluce Report post Posted December 8, 2018 Why not use a small piece of your leather and trial a couple of different thread sizes to see which you like the look of best. Usually a #2 saddlers needle is used with larger sizes and a #4 with smaller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tgraytn Report post Posted December 9, 2018 Thanks guys for your feedback!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScoobyNewbie Report post Posted December 10, 2018 (edited) Glover’s needles are very “stabby”. I have found that if, after you have gotten them both in the hole, you pull the eyes down slightly, to make an X, that you are less likely to stab yourself as you push them through the hole. Don’t get me wrong, I love my Glover’s needles. They seem to go through the holes easier and more smoothly. Edited December 10, 2018 by ScoobyNewbie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tgraytn Report post Posted December 15, 2018 Thanks again for your replies!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
