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Shari has a good point. Buckskin tends to be a soft, supple leather, and while a regular needle would work, if you have leather wedges, you should use them.
And yes. A walking foot attachment would work. |
leather needles are a must! A regular needle will punch a hole, where a leather needle will create a small slit and close around the thread.
I can't remember if your 66 has a side mount needle or the 319...but if you have one with the front mount, it would be better. Use either a heavier thread or something like dual duty...you will need some poly for strength. |
There should be someplace to look up about the thread.
I'm thinking a thread manufacture place should have info on line. I use certain thread when I sew tents sun doesn't effect it. The thread place was very helpful for me to get the right thread. |
The 66s needle the flat faces the right, the 319 the flat faces the rear - I think.
I have some Dual Duty Heavy thread. Just not sure if I have the right color. Joe |
Originally Posted by J Miller
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The 66s needle the flat faces the right, the 319 the flat faces the rear - I think.
I have some Dual Duty Heavy thread. Just not sure if I have the right color. Joe |
Well, what I'm going to make is a pistol rug. A silly name for a zippered pouch. It won't be "abused", but it will carry a 3 pound object, so it will have some strain on the seams.
Joe |
Originally Posted by J Miller
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Well, what I'm going to make is a pistol rug. A silly name for a zippered pouch. It won't be "abused", but it will carry a 3 pound object, so it will have some strain on the seams.
Joe |
http://nh.craigslist.org/art/2845837717.html
seems like it would cost a pile to ship this but it might do just what you need Joe. |
Miriam,
Yep, those would get the job done. Not sure I need a heavy duty commercial leather machine for just dear hide, but I can sure thing of other things to do with it. Joe |
Originally Posted by J Miller
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I read up and down the list and couldn't decide where this question should be posted. It doesn't have anything to do with quilting at all. So since I'll be using a vintage machine to do it I decided to put it here.
I have a project I'm thinking of. I'm going to make a zippered pouch from dear hide and some kind of soft internal padding. Not sure what that will be yet. My questions are: > I have a decent selection of leather needles for my machines, but do I really need them? My husband( he's an upholsterer ) he say's just a heavy needle will work. > I want a really strong durable thread. What should I use? Brand, size, material? 69 nylon will work well or b 92 in the bobbin also > Would it be best to use a machine with the needle facing front to rear, or side to side, or does it matter? he say side to side would be better. > I'm planning on a straight stitch to secure the zipper, but was considering a decorative stitch over that to make it look different. Can you do that with deer hide with out ruining it? As long as it's not too close together it should be fine. Joe |
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