waynebergman Report post Posted May 4 I see a vintage Elna on Facebook for a good deal but wondering if it will work for my leather hobby. I mostly like and use hand saddle stitch for my projects but the odd thing crosses my path like this chair I am now redoing and the hand stitching is going to be too much work. Some of my bike saddles i do are 7 oz leather or a bit heavier shown in the photo......thanks in advance wayne bergman. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dikman Report post Posted May 4 You need to at least give the model number so we know which one you're talking about, but in general if it's a domestic machine (even if they say something like "heavy duty") then it's unlikely to be suitable for sewing leather. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wyowally Report post Posted May 4 (edited) No. That is a nice and respected vintage machine - but still just too light duty for what you want to do. My wife owns one, and it is well designed and manufactured. I suggest spending some time reading the threads and posts on here, particularly Wizcrafts post in this forum on the type of machines suited to sewing leather. Edited May 4 by Wyowally typo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlZilla Report post Posted May 5 I'm going to kind of pile on to @Wyowally's answer. I have one of those great old Supermatics. You could probably manage some light upholstery work if you limit it to #69 thread. I wouldn't want to punch much leather with it, though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waynebergman Report post Posted May 5 Thanks guys, i kind of figured this but because it can be had for 100 bucks I figured I should inquire further........wayne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
