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I also sew lighter weight upholstery and garment leather and suedes but I use a Juki manufactured Econosew Walking Foot. I've only been trying to use the machine for a few months and currently have size 22 needle and 138 thread which does NOT seem to work for my lightweight leather. What needle and thread size/type would you suggest? -
Hi all, I have a Juki Manufactured Econosew Walking Foot Industrial Sewing Machine with a Servo-Speed Motor. I've only had it a few months and I'm finding the tension to be very difficult to get correct. I have zero experience with industrial machines, especially for leather, so I've been having to figure it out as I go. I live pretty remotely so there's no one near who can come over and show me the ropes. I've spent hours and hours and hours adjusting the top and bottom tensions and I have yet to get it perfect. I discussed this with my mother in law who is a sewing machine genius (but sadly lives across the country) and she suggested that it could be the wrong needle and thread size for the weight of leather I use. Prior to getting the machine I researched here on the forum for needle and thread size for leather and was told to use needle size 22/140 and lubricated nylon thread size 138. However, I think the error is that those are for thicker and heavier leathers. I primarily need the machine for lightweight soft leathers and suedes. Think upholstery weight and sometimes even garment weight. Should I use a smaller needle? Different thread? The lubricated thread I got from http://www.tolindsewmach.com/ seems too slippery for what I sew and also too thin. I'd like thicker thread for the aesthetic. Any advice would be GREATLY appreciated. Tired of spending hours and getting nowhere.
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Smooth Bottom Walking Feet
SissipahawLeatherCo replied to SissipahawLeatherCo's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
Thanks Wiz. Thanks! Those look like they may work. -
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List Of Leather Suppliers And Resellers
SissipahawLeatherCo replied to RStevenson's topic in Suppliers
Zack White Leather (USA) - Large selection of every kind of leather under the moon, often stock Horween brand leather, lots of tools, dyes, hardware, and more. Colorado Leather Goods (USA) - Great source for deer skin and elk skin at excellent prices, large selection of beads. With both companies it's best to call in your order as they are slow about updating their website inventory. -
Smooth Bottom Walking Feet
SissipahawLeatherCo replied to SissipahawLeatherCo's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
Okay, that's what I was picturing in my mind but couldn't remember the name of. I believe I have one in my tool set. Thanks! -
Smooth Bottom Walking Feet
SissipahawLeatherCo replied to SissipahawLeatherCo's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
I was afraid that may be the case. How would you recommend I do that myself? I don't have any sanding/grinding machine. -
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Large, roomy, tote with hanging interior pocket. Entirely pieced and sewn by hand.© 2011-2015 Sissipahaw Leather Co.
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From the album: Sissipahaw Leather Co.
Large, roomy, tote with hanging interior pocket. Entirely pieced and sewn by hand.© 2011-2015 Sissipahaw Leather Co.
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Large tote with two interior pockets entirely lined with limited edition Indian block print fabric. Made with vintage wool woven textile on front and soft cowhair on back.© 2011-2015 Sissipahaw Leather Co.
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From the album: Sissipahaw Leather Co.
Large tote with two interior pockets entirely lined with limited edition Indian block print fabric. Made with vintage wool woven textile on front and soft cowhair on back.© 2011-2015 Sissipahaw Leather Co.
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Hand dyed clutch with removable strap converting it from clutch to purse.© 2011-2015 Sissipahaw Leather Co.
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Large deer skin tote bag with two interior pockets. Made entirely by hand.© 2011-2015 Sissipahaw Leather Co.
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Smokey white large deer skin tote bag with two interior pockets. Made entirely by hand.© 2011-2015 Sissipahaw Leather Co.
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Large clutch with removable handle.© 2011-2015 Sissipahaw Leather Co.
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Leather case for sunglasses.© 2011-2015 Sissipahaw Leather Co.
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Comfortable roomy cross shoulder messenger bag.© 2011-2015 Sissipahaw Leather Co.
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From the album: Sissipahaw Leather Co.
Large roomy hand sewn tote bags with interior hanging pocket. Large enough to hold laptop and books and stands on it's own.© 2015 Sissipahaw Leather Co.
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Entirely hand cut, hand sewn one of a kind bag. SOLD© 2015 Sissipahaw Leather Co.
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From the album: Sissipahaw Leather Co.
Entirely hand cut, hand sewn one of a kind bag. SOLD© 2015 Sissipahaw Leather Co.
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Hi all, I have an Econosew 360JC Walking Foot machine. I'm looking for smooth bottom walking feet to replace the ridged ones I have. I need to be sure they fit. Is there a universal size, brand, type to order? And where? It seems to be hard for me to find any smooth bottom walking feet that aren't for bonding. I sew leather purses and while most of the stitching is on the interior of the bag and I don't care too much if there's light marking some of my stitching is on the exterior so any marking is a no go. Help?
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Do you have a suggestion for where to buy smooth presser feet? I can't seem to find them anywhere other than smooth binder feet which I don't think I need.