Members Dunnthat1 Posted January 2 Members Report Posted January 2 I am a newbie. Just started into leather work. My wife knew I was interested in obtaining a sewing machine to work with leather. To my surprise she bought me an old Domestic Rotary 153. Circa 1950 or so. Being the skeptic I am, I was doubtful of her selection. Until I started using it. It sewed three pieces of full grain leather like it was sewing two pieces of regular fabric. has anyone else had an occasion to try this machine out? Quote
AlZilla Posted January 3 Report Posted January 3 Well, you can't argue with success. You'll encounter limitations like how thick it'll sew or maybe the layers shifting. Certainly, thickness of the thread it'll use will be limited. But if it's serving your needs, you've got a winner. Get some leather needles, keep it well lubed and be grateful for your thoughtful wife. Quote “Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities.” - Voltaire “Republics decline into democracies and democracies degenerate into despotisms.” - Aristotle
CowboyBob Posted January 3 Report Posted January 3 Yes,those old Domestic Rotary 153 are a smooth running machine,I'm surprised your able to sew that thick w/o overloading the friction drive? Quote Bob Kovar Toledo Industrial Sewing Machine Sales Ltd. 3631 Marine Rd Toledo,Ohio 43609 1-866-362-7397
Members RoamingRanch Posted April 14 Members Report Posted April 14 I found one locally for a pretty good price do you think it can handle 2 4oz pieces of veg tan leather? Quote
AlZilla Posted April 15 Report Posted April 15 1 hour ago, RoamingRanch said: I found one locally for a pretty good price do you think it can handle 2 4oz pieces of veg tan leather? @RoamingRanch, I'd be surprised if it did so satisfactorily. Since it's local to you, go take some leather and have a run at it. Maybe report back your findings so the next person has a baseline? Quote “Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities.” - Voltaire “Republics decline into democracies and democracies degenerate into despotisms.” - Aristotle
Members Constabulary Posted April 15 Members Report Posted April 15 sewing some straight seems on scrap leather with a thin needle and thin thread and producing a quality leather goods with maybe a size 22 needle and 138 thread are two different things. If a certain machine is capable to sew leather depends on the product you want to produce, the type and thickness of leather you want to use and the needle and thread size you want to use and o course the overall thickness you want to sew. Thin needles with thin thread will most likely punch through all kind of leather (guess why syringes have super thin needles) then double or triple the leather and and try again. Then try making a proper product. All sewing machines have their limitations. Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
Members RoamingRanch Posted April 15 Members Report Posted April 15 (edited) I'll probably just pass by and give it a try, ill see if I can bring some needles and #69 thread as well Edited April 15 by RoamingRanch Quote
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