Leather Sewing Needles

Leather Sewing Needles For Sewing Bags, Luggage, Shoes, Jackets and More Leather Goods.

Leather sewing can be tricky, but using the right needle can make a world of difference in the ease and quality of your stitches. Whether you’re sewing leather by hand, domestic machine, or industrial machine, we have the Leather Sewing Needles you need right here. Leather Sewing Needles feature a triangular-shaped point with three cutting edges to cleanly pierce through thick materials like leather, suede and vinyl. They’re the ideal sewing needles for leather goods like handbags, belts, leather jackets, luggage, shoes and more. Choose from various sizes and styles of leather needles to find the perfect fit for your project. Shop all leather needles for hand or machine leather sewing here to make sewing stiff materials as smooth as possible.

Frequently Asked Questions About Leather Needles

What size needle is used for sewing leather?

For sewing machines, needle sizes 12 to 20 or higher are often used for leather sewing, depending on the thickness of the specific material being used. Use a lighter needle paired with lighter thread for lightweight leathers, and a thicker needle and thread for heavier leathers.

What needle do I use to sew leather?

Leather needles are the ideal option for sewing leather and similar materials. They feature a sharp cutting point specifically designed to punch clean holes in the material. For hand sewing, we offer two styles of leather needles: glovers and saddlers. Glovers feature a sharp point for piercing the material whereas saddlers feature a blunt tip for stitching through pre-punched holes.