http://craftyvixens.tribe.net/thread/84f8d243-d33a-4df7-8298-d2c53159e0b1?format=rss Tribe.net. Local Connections http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/84f8d243-d33a-4df7-8298-d2c53159e0b1#a929f18b-c3ce-4170-8d22-a0aa771ee889 i sew deerskin w/ a heavy fabric needle. just lengthen your stich a bit. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 02:42:16 GMT http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/84f8d243-d33a-4df7-8298-d2c53159e0b1#a929f18b-c3ce-4170-8d22-a0aa771ee889 Yamina 2008-10-15T02:42:16Z http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/84f8d243-d33a-4df7-8298-d2c53159e0b1#4a231d16-ed04-4afc-899b-b5bf2cd208cd I want something that will be really soft. I was thinking lambskin maybe, but I really haven't decided yet. I may just end up working with whatever I can get in the right colors. Thu, 02 Oct 2008 18:25:53 GMT http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/84f8d243-d33a-4df7-8298-d2c53159e0b1#4a231d16-ed04-4afc-899b-b5bf2cd208cd Cyn 2008-10-02T18:25:53Z http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/84f8d243-d33a-4df7-8298-d2c53159e0b1#e9d4f3b5-758d-4ba7-99b2-c6110783fb43 Using a leather needle is very important. if you have trouble with the leather sticking to your foot, (not moveing through) try placing a piece of wax paper under and a piece over your leather before placing it in your machine, this will aid in movement and tears off easy after sewing is finished. Depending on what you are trying to make, becareful how many layers of leather, my machine will sew through 3 layers no more, and I have also had to learn to slow down, going fast increases your chances of breaking your needle Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:49:16 GMT http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/84f8d243-d33a-4df7-8298-d2c53159e0b1#e9d4f3b5-758d-4ba7-99b2-c6110783fb43 Rochelle 2008-10-02T17:49:16Z http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/84f8d243-d33a-4df7-8298-d2c53159e0b1#fece3fa1-a13b-44fb-a351-25bb4f72a307 what type of leather are you talking about.? I use a leather/jean needle.. but it depends on what type of leather I'm using ..I like Deer, Moose,and buffalo the best..depending on what I'm making....some pig for lighter stuff..it also comes in the most colors.... Thu, 02 Oct 2008 02:36:00 GMT http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/84f8d243-d33a-4df7-8298-d2c53159e0b1#fece3fa1-a13b-44fb-a351-25bb4f72a307 rosy 2008-10-02T02:36:00Z http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/84f8d243-d33a-4df7-8298-d2c53159e0b1#bb61affc-fe8d-4449-898d-879b5f1c5cdc Has anyone ever sewn leather in their sewing machine? I just ordered a book that gives some tips, but I am impatient and was wondering anyone here had any tips on the topic. Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:29:03 GMT http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/84f8d243-d33a-4df7-8298-d2c53159e0b1#bb61affc-fe8d-4449-898d-879b5f1c5cdc Cyn 2008-10-02T00:29:03Z