MikeG Posted 22 hours ago Report Posted 22 hours ago Is there a way to machine sew molded cases like shown in the image? I have seen some recent discussions on special feet. I am guessing that with the proper foot I could sew close to the raised portion of the case, perhaps leaving more leather for the foot to walk on and then trimming after sewing. Any hints on how to do this and/or any special feet needed would be greatly appreciated! Quote
Members Constabulary Posted 15 hours ago Members Report Posted 15 hours ago I guess with piping feet this can be sewn 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
MikeG Posted 7 hours ago Author Report Posted 7 hours ago Thank you - I will look for piping feet Quote
1hp Posted 5 hours ago Report Posted 5 hours ago this works for me: https://heprecision.com/shop/ols/products/narrow-presser-foot-set-stainless-tight-radius Quote
Members Tommy217xxx Posted 4 hours ago Members Report Posted 4 hours ago I wonder if a zipper foot might work. Quote
MikeG Posted 4 hours ago Author Report Posted 4 hours ago Thanks for the responses. I have not had any experience with the different feet, so I appreciate these recommendations. Quote
Moderator Wizcrafts Posted 3 hours ago Moderator Report Posted 3 hours ago 18 hours ago, MikeG said: Is there a way to machine sew molded cases I use a special inline foot set on my Cowboy cb4500. The width is about 1/4 inch, or a little less. The presser foot sits behind the alternating inside foot and sews inline on narrow flanges. If your machine is a 441 or clone, you can get these feet from Toledo Industrial Sewing Machines, who are advertisers here. Quote Posted IMHO, by Wiz My current crop of sewing machines: Cowboy CB4500, Singer 107w3, Singer 139w109, Singer 168G101, Singer 29k71, Singer 31-15, Singer 111w103, Singer 211G156, Adler 30-7 on power stand, Techsew 2700, Fortuna power skiver and a Pfaff 4 thread 2 needle serger.
Members Constabulary Posted 2 hours ago Members Report Posted 2 hours ago sorry I was wrong, I misinterpreted the picture (have you updated it?), forget piping feet. 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
MikeG Posted 49 minutes ago Author Report Posted 49 minutes ago 2 hours ago, Wizcrafts said: I use a special inline foot set on my Cowboy cb4500. The width is about 1/4 inch, or a little less. The presser foot sits behind the alternating inside foot and sews inline on narrow flanges. If your machine is a 441 or clone, you can get these feet from Toledo Industrial Sewing Machines, who are advertisers here. Thanks, Wiz! I have a Juki LU-563 I am just getting set up. I did purchase a Consew servo from Toledo -- I will contact them about feet for my application. 1 hour ago, Constabulary said: sorry I was wrong, I misinterpreted the picture (have you updated it?), forget piping feet. No sir, I didn't update the picture. I really didn't know how to explain wanting to sew right up next to a vertical "wall" when making molded cases. To date it has always been hand stitching. I know manufacturers like leatherman must machine sew their cases, so I figured I would ask here. The answer seems to be a narrow or inline (or both ) foot setup will be the ticket. Quote
CdK Posted 14 minutes ago Report Posted 14 minutes ago @MikeG I use these narrow zipper feet to sew close to molded pieces when I make briefcase molded handles using my 1341 clone. These may fit the LU-563 but I'm unfamiliar with it. The H&E narrow foot set is nice and works well with the narrow feed dog & plate for the 441 machines when doing holsters. Quote Leather work machines I own: Thor 1341, Thor 441, LSZ-1 clone, 801 bell skiver, Tinker's Delight Shoe Patcher. (Tippmann Boss was re-homed.)
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