Sheath making

[Gliden07]

Thanks for the photos and explanation. Looks like that wouldn't be that hard to make, take some small 1/16" to 3/32" tubing and go from there. That would make a clean hole. The clean hole would make pulling needle 'n thread thru easy, and once it's sewn up, a little hammering to flatten I'll bet the holes close up so they don't look large at all. I think I would use that if I wasn't using the ShePatcher to sew with now.

Ken what size Needle and thread are you using with Shoe Patcher??

 

[KenH]

I normally use #207 bonded poly thread and #22 or #23 needle. I've used up to #24 (maybe 25?), but the larger sizes are harder to push thru the 3 layers of 8 oz leather. Yes, I did have to do some reaming and milling on the machine to get it to accept the larger needles and better handle the larger thread.