Originally Posted by cmdr

This was the first time I had dealt with sewing leather. It hasn't put me off so far. I'd like to do the leather bar cover as well.
The needle that I ended up using is kind of a beast, but it was hard threading through the leather even with the small needle that was included. This one is 2.5 inches long, 1mm in diameter, and flattened at the end. It did it like a pro.
I will ask my girlfriend what company makes them.