Dunnthat1 Report post Posted Thursday at 05:33 AM 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlZilla Report post Posted yesterday at 08:40 AM 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CowboyBob Report post Posted yesterday at 03:12 PM 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
