TomE Report post Posted November 26, 2022 Taking a break from hand sewing to practice machine sewing raised leather straps (again). Think I'm making progress with inline presser feet from @CowboyBob on my 441 clone. I've been able to sew tight to the raised filler and maintain a 1/8" border. Took me a while to adjust the presser foot timing to my liking, but now it's a quick change over between the inline feet and the regular center/side feet. Very happy with these compact feet for sewing tight to an edge. Took a little practice to smoothly back out of the corners, so that the rear foot has a place to land. The raised pieces are made from 2 pieces of bridle leather, split to 3 oz for the cover and 7 oz for the back. I use a veg tan filler piece 1/4" or 3/8" wide on these straps, and figure about 1/4" (2 x 1/8") of additional width for the cover wrapping around the sides of the filler. I glue the cover and shape it with a glass slicker and bone folder then sew and trim the edges before finishing the edges. I will use raised leather for bridle nosebands/browbands, dog collars, and belts. I've been sewing these by hand, but getting closer to production by machine sewing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizcrafts Report post Posted November 27, 2022 Awesome work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mulesaw Report post Posted November 27, 2022 Looking really good! I have only repaired one piece from a stallion halter that had a raised leather strap, and it wasn't until I was done that it dawned on me that it had been easier to make the cover a bit oversize and then trimmed it later on. And it is a darn nice looking sewing machine too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luckystudio13 Report post Posted November 27, 2022 . Looks incredible ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hags Report post Posted November 27, 2022 I want one of thse presser feet for my class 3. I can see a lot of applications for it. I sent a PM, hope cowboy sees it. Nice work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomE Report post Posted November 27, 2022 14 hours ago, Wizcrafts said: Awesome work! Thanks, Wiz. I'm fiddling with proportions and getting used to the look of the machine stitch but I think it's headed in the right direction. 10 hours ago, Mulesaw said: Looking really good! I have only repaired one piece from a stallion halter that had a raised leather strap, and it wasn't until I was done that it dawned on me that it had been easier to make the cover a bit oversize and then trimmed it later on. And it is a darn nice looking sewing machine too. Thank you, Mulesaw. I still haven't worked out a method to machine sew swells that taper continuously to a thin edge. That might be a hand sew only option. 27 minutes ago, luckystudio13 said: . Looks incredible ! Thanks for your encouragement! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomE Report post Posted November 27, 2022 3 minutes ago, Hags said: I want one of thse presser feet for my class 3. I can see a lot of applications for it. I sent a PM, hope cowboy sees it. Nice work! The inline feet are listed among the accessories for the CB4500. https://www.tolindsewmach.com/cb-acc-pack.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hags Report post Posted November 28, 2022 I looked on the LMC site and didn't see them. Thanks, Bob has replied and I'm on my way! Sorry to hijack the thread.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizcrafts Report post Posted November 28, 2022 16 hours ago, Hags said: I looked on the LMC site and didn't see them. Thanks, Bob has replied and I'm on my way! Sorry to hijack the thread.. @CowboyBob has them made for the Cowboy machines he sells. They also fit on Cobra and Techsew 441 clones, as well as on the actual Juki TSC-441. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
