What size thread and needles

[AzShooter]

I'm trying to make my first wallet and would like to know what size thread I should use and what needles would be best? My holes are size 00.  It's from the Tandy book for a 3 fold.  It's my practice piece but I'd like to be able to get a good example.

[DJole]

What is the leather, and how thick is it (in ounces or millimeters)?

[AzShooter]

 

 

Thanks for the link. It's from Tandy and is 3 - 4 oz.  I'm using a size 00 punch and the large needles that come from Tandy.

Edited May 3, 2020 by AzShooter

[Northmount]

@AzShooter Moved your post to sewing leather.  You should get more action here.

Tom

 

[AzShooter]

Thank you.

 

[johnv474]

in general, wallets are sewn at 6-8 stitches per inch (spi), except for some extra-distressed or rugged styles that may be 4-5 spi.

At 8 spi I suggest thread around 0.02" or 0.5 mm.  For 7 spi I recommend something around 0.6mm.  For 6 spi, 0.30" or 0.8mm.  For 5 spi, I suggest 0.04" or 1.0 mm.  For 4.spi, I suggest 0.05" or 1.2mm.

[AzShooter]

Thank you john474