Leather Sewing Machines
Lighter weight leathers can be sewn on home machines, but the tough stuff requires commercial or industrial sewing machines. They can be tricky to set up and operate, but can't be beat for production work.
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Hi all, New arrival here having some trouble with a Juki LS1341. The bobbin thread wasnt being picked up so I took the basket out and noticed that the hook wasnt spinning and feels very stiff. The handwheel still turns smoothly but the hook does not turn with it. Ive checked for thread/broken needles, with no luck. I cant actually get the hook out of the machine, it seems to be lodged in pretty tight! Ive watched some fantastic videos by some legendary contributors on the forum (I remember your names from years ago when I first started looking at the machines) but unfortunately havent come to any solid conclusions regarding the issue. For context, I bought the…
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Newly acquired minty 30-70 is sticky in the foot rotation. Much of the rotation is fairly ok but definitely seems it should turn much easier and smoother. Normally I dive right in and disassemble things but feel a bit intimidated by this one. So my question is how to get the rotating parts out for cleaning?
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I was attempting to equalize the forward and reverse stitch length, as described in the video by Ewe. Got to the point where you move the block, to either lengthen or shorten the forward stitch, and it wont move. After loosening the screw, when I try to move it, it just moves the reverse lever. Isn't it supposed to pivot on the shaft?
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Review of Jianglong 341 purchased March 2025 I am quite happy with my Jianglong 341. It only took two months to get it, cost me a total of $1115 with a table, knee lift, foot lift, flatbed table attachment, servo motor, needle positioner, and a couple of binding attachments. It’s been quite versatile. I’ve been able to stitch a stack of vinyl 12mm high using TEX 270 thread. I’ve also been able to repair my watchband with TEX 70 thread. Not that I expect it to be exactly as good as an original Juki 341, but in areas where it is a little less polished, I have been able to adapt. First Impressions On arrival it sewed well. It stitched sligh…
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I purchased a Techsew Strobel machine and am struggling to get it to work as slick as I see the major manufacturers do it on YouTube. Just seeing if anyone had any tips or tricks? I have recreated Strobel lasts fairly accurately and have worked to create uppers, but it's definetly not as straightforward as doing a straight stitch. Thanks!
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Ladies & Gents this machine was lying in the backyard as an garden ornament. As you can see from the pics attached from awful to something that might work again. I managed to get new lifting and vibrating pressure foot and the thread tension system...I have put everything apart again and followed a few videos on you tube to see how I need to go to set and align everything to be in sync again from the needle bar height to the hook timing..when threaded and turning the hand wheel i cant get the material to feed under the pressure foot even if it is set to the max stitch length. So the machine does turn over. I got these manuals: 211G165_166_265_266.....211U157A_165A…
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Goeie dag. Ek het 'n masjien gekry, van ek hom aan gesit het, het die masjien Baie warm geword en asof hy staak. Die belt skuur teen die tafel en kannie sien hoe om die motor te stel nie. Enige raad?
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Anyone had any luck using one of these for leather… I know it’s a darning machine and I’ll fix it up anyway for use in denim but given the cylinder arm, I’d love to be able to use it for leather. And any recommendations for sites to learn about sewing machine servo motors and restoration?
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Hello Everyone...I have yet to get this new to us Adler patcher to to stitch..It simply will not pick up the bobbin thread...I have read many posts and spent considerable time trying to solve this..finding very limited info on trouble shooting this machine...We are retired saddle makers and have enjoyed 30 + years with various stitchers .....Can anyone direct me to a SERVICE manual for the Adler 30 series patchers ?...Surely past machine techs had access to such literature... Thankyou for any help...Regards...Wes
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I need help finding this part. When I look for 1541 parts list I dont see it on the list or Pic. I have a 1541 clone but this part seems identical. I believe it's called a tensioner for the bobbin winder. Any help greatly appreciated.
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