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Recently i did some research and was told my senior members here that i need to look for a triple feed smooth feed walking foot sewing machine. I contacted a local industrial sewing machine seller, he said i don't need a walking foot for my straps as my straps are single layer. He said that walking foot is used to sew layers of leather. I am making exotic straps for 45mm-47mm watches, thus my straps are 4mm in thickness, top layer would be crocodile/shark. I went to youtube and saw a video by hadley roma. At 3.25 you can see that they are using sewing machine for their straps, obviously not a walking foot, what machine is that? My question is that do i need a walking foot for a single layer ( glued 3 layers together already ) leather or something else like the machine in this video?

Hey, 4mm is actually the normal thickness for panerai, i am making watch bands for 45mm-47mm watches like panerai, breitling and graham. Sometimes 5mm is required for big watches like 47mm ones.

Thanks for the advice given wizcrafts and cowboybob, that is what i need.

Thanks for the reply, are you referring to 1181 that is not suitable? I am trying to look for those machines you suggested, and i would need one with the servo motor right?

How about JUKI DU141? It has servo motor installed and lower cost than the one the lady suggested. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Juki-Industrial-Walkingfoot-sewing-machine-and-table-MODLE-DU141-PICK-UP-ONLY-/141278511268?pt=BI_Sewing_Machines&hash=item20e4db00a4

Previously, i considered portable ones such as the the rex 607, but was told it won't sew through my products thus my decision to spend money on those industrial ones now.

Hi guys, i seriously need help from experts regarding buying leather sewing machine. Firstly please let me explain the products i am making. I am making watch straps for big watches such as panerai and graham, and breitling, my straps are about 4-5mm thick. Skins are crocodile, lizards, shark, crazy horse. I have no knowledge about sewing machines. After doing some research, i know i need a walking foot for this job, thus i called Juki Singapore, i might consider other bands, but Juki is based in Singapore too, thus i can save the shipping cost. Speaking to the lady over the phone, she told me that i should get a DU1181 walking foot for my straps, she said if i opt for other machines it might damage my straps, she said because straps are small and exquisite stuff. Nonetheless, she also told me that i must get a motor, i think it's called siva or silver motor. She said that this motor allows me to control the stitch 1 by 1. I personally feel that i need it too since i am doing watch straps and i need to turn the stitch at the end,etc. I personally don't trust what they said, i came across people who tried to hard sell their products, ending up the consumer will suffer. The Du1181 cost 1200SGD ( 959USD ), siva motor cost 600SGD ( 480USD ), total would cost 1800SGD. Do you guys think i should get this machine? Or something else under JUki? The most important is that it can sew through my exotic straps, and can allow me to control stitch by stitch. First layer is either shark, crocodile or lizard, second and third layer would be soft/mid soft cow hide. Of course all 3 layers are glued together, sides are polished before the sewing. I use all parts of a croc including tail and belly, i make hornback straps too. Please advice me if i should get this machine or somthing else.