Angiemarie

Thanks for your suggestion - have tried both painters and magic tapes with limited success 😳

Yes, tried roller feet, painter’s and magic tape on the bottom of presser foot. Currently have magic tape on the needle plate which helps a little. I am using a domestic machine as the leather is only 0.3mm thick. Would love to purchase an industrial walking foot but think the size of the presser walking foot and the thread may be too large.

I have been painting the suede side of my very soft, thin leather with washable school glue as a barrier to prevent sticking under the presser foot of my straight sewer machine. After sewing I then wash the leather under water to remove the glue and dry. Is there another method or product that would be easier to apply and remove? If I don’t use the barrier of glue I have trouble with the feed and stitch length. I have tried sewing with a teflon foot, on tissue paper etc. As I sew small pieces and very close to the edge of the leather some methods are quite cumbersome.

Thanks for your reply and linking to your post. I am thinking this may be my next approach whilst I see what other suitable machines are available over here. I love how you have solved your issue without it being too difficult to manufacture or source parts. I’m thinking I may try a 3d print a larger wheel to suit 😊

Thanks for your reply, I really anppreciate it annd for the video link - they are interesting machines… I am aware of glove sewing machines but know of no one who has one or have not been able to locate one here in Australia unfortunately so I am unsure whether they would be suitable for such thin leather? I do know some also use a Bonis type sewing machine but again cannot locate one (eg Singer 172) . The fur sewing machines are plentiful here but they don’t do a lock stitch so that’s why I have been experimenting with an older flat bed. Historical pics I have found show both the post type and flatbed machines in old factories. I wish I also knew someone who made fine leather gloves….

Hi I sew 0.3mm kangaroo skin gloves. I use a home sewing machine which has plenty of punching power but would love a walking foot machine. The issue I have is the underside / inside of the leather hide sticking on both the presser foot and bed. I have tried Teflon and roller feet, magic tape on the bed, talc on the flat side of the leather or to try and resist drag. I have also purchased a vintage Singer 66k sewing machine and added an industrial roller wheel foot which works well for the drag issue. The issue now is the motor can’t sew very slowly - it humms and stalls at slow speed so I press the pedal harder then the machine takes off too fast - no good for sewing around tight small curves such as the top of the fingers. I have tried adjusting the belt tension, servicing motor etc. Can anyone recommend a good machine that is capable of slow speed, good feeding and doesn’t use thick heavy duty thread please? I sew with a Schmetz 90 leather needle. thanks