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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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  1. OscarRush

    What Machine Do I Need to Sew 12 mm Leather

    by OscarRush

    Hi, (uk based) Looking for used sewing machine advice, I almost exclusively sew 3 layers of ~3mm thick veg tan leather (Sometimes 4 layers) for tool sheaths. I’ve got my head around some of the advice on here, in regards to walking feet and needle size. wondered if I could get some advice on Exact models to look out for that would handle this work with ease. any help is greatly appreciated, Oscar.

    Constabulary
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  3. TonyD1948

    Take bobbin assembly out of 1341 cyclinder arm

    by TonyD1948

    Broke my first needle today and the tip is not in the material, therefore I want to dig into the bobbin/hook area. This is my first cylinder arm and flat bobbin assembly. I'm assuming the bobbin assemble can come out as a unit and before I wade too far in I want to clarify: If I remove screws #1 I should be able to lift the entire guts out; If I touch #2 I'm messing with tension and since I'm into this 2 weeks I surely don't need additional fun which I'll get to down the road. And while we're at it, timing needle hook etc. These two pics are both sides of the clearance at the same time, just two angles. Since I've only had (1) looped stitch …

    TonyD1948
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  4. Helifixer

    Adler 105?

    by Helifixer

    Please help identify this machine, subclass and feed? thanks Mark

    Constabulary
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  5. milkman

    Adler 169 eccentric for feed dog

    by milkman

    Hello everybody, I am looking for the feed dog eccentric and the end support for the hook shaft. For an Adler 169. I am guessing that the parts are similar for Adler 269. Attached photo. On this second 169 I have, the machine was initially equipped for binding so it lacked the eccentric. So the end support of the hook shaft is thicker compared to the one for up and down movement. I can let this part go if somebody is interested. I can buy the parts from DA, new. But they cost a small fortune. So I thought asking around here, maybe somebody has them and can sell them cheaper...maybe. Thank you!!! M.

    milkman
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  6. TonyD1948

    New Jianglong 1341 Clone

    by TonyD1948

    On Oct. 20, 2025 I pulled the trigger on a Jianglong JL-1341 via Alibaba, $1555.05 delivered to my door. It arrived Dec. 20, 2025 and I had it up and running by the 25th. Fighting the flu it took me 4 days to put together and Immediately knocked out a JeroniMoney Wallet and was overjoyed with the quality of stitching, the machine in general and the end result compared to the pieces produced on my Sailrite Leatherwork. I then spent the next two weeks tweaking and running three bobbins worth of practicing on scrap leather. Time to start sewing bags for summer fairs Greetings

    Tommy217xxx
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  7. JWAGS

    Adler 67GK373…..advise on buying one

    by JWAGS

    Hello all, first off I wanted to say thank you for allowing me into this group. What an amazing resource! I’m in the market for a walking foot machine for sewing marine canvas and Dacron sailcloth (for making tote type bags). There is an Adler 67gk373 for sale in my area that I took a look at last weekend. The seller is asking $950 but through my research it seems that $500-$700 is more what I’ve been seeing elsewhere. Clutch motor, knee lift, cool old table. I looked at the timing belt (rubber), gave it a quick once over, and did a bit of sewing; which it seemed to do without problems. Should I jump on this Adler if I can talk them down a bit or wait for a Consew 226? W…

    kgg
    Last reply by kgg,
  8. Allergic

    Timing 337 , Walking foot.

    by Allergic

    I am just now timing my machine. I am not very confident about the correct cartridge .

    CowboyBob
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  9. Uwe

    Flatbed Table Attachment For Adler 69 Machines 1 2

    by Uwe

    Here's a quick sneak peek at my Adler 69 version of the flatbed table attachment. Proper glamour shots to follow later this week.

    Uwe
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  10. Constabulary

    Presser Foot Adapater: Singer to Standard - Standard to Singer and so forth

    by Constabulary

    While checking the WWW for parts and stuff these interesting presser foot adapter crossed my way. I´m kinda surprised that no one came up with this earlier. KB-PF3 Presser Foot Holder Converter - for using the new type Pfaff presser feet on Singer type machines https://www.khsew.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=356&product_id=2139 KB-PF5 Presser Foot Holder Converter - for using industries standard feet on Singer type feet machines https://www.khsew.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=2159 KB-PF1 Presser Foot Holder Converter - for using Singer feet on standard foot machines https://www.khse…

    shoepatcher
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  11. MackProvisions

    Pfaff 471 - rotating the bobbin to the right side

    by MackProvisions

    I make baseball gloves. I mostly use this Pfaff 471. The bobbin is on the left side of the needle and I feed the thread from right to left. I’m wondering if anyone has ever rotated the post so the bobbin is on the right side. Looks like there’s mounting hardware to the bed and maybe possible to do but want to see if anyone in the sewing world has ever attempted this. Might require using a donor machine… but just trying to wrap my head around doing this.

    Constabulary
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