harnessman Report post Posted November 25, 2009 Hi All Ok, this is going to be one for the pro's with power single needle stitchers. Does anyone have any tips on eliminating, or at least minimising the foot marks left by the sewing machine foot on the top side of the leather? I am primarily stiching English Bridle Leather on a large Neel cylinder arm machine. I have adjusted the foot pressure, to the point that it hadly holds the leather down. I have polished both feet till they are like mirror smooth. Yes, all corners of the foot are radiused and polished - I still get tracks. I do not mind the center foot tracks as I have cut that down to leave a "groove" in the leather and press the top thread down into the leather and it leaves a nice even impression on both sides of the thread, looks "finished", but that evil outside walking fool keeps leaving nasty footprints in my lovely leather! The large, highly modified quilters foot if better than the double toe harness foot but still far from good. What am I missing here! Help Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hidepounder Report post Posted November 25, 2009 I feel your pain, LOL! I have done the same with my machines and find I still need to take a slicker and rub ot the marks when I'm finished sewing. I am resigned to the fact that It's something I just have to do after sewing. Bobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Denster Report post Posted November 25, 2009 I lightly case both sides and lay the top side on my marble slab and tap the back side with a cobbler's hammer. Closes the stitches up nicely and all the marks just go away. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saddlebag Report post Posted November 26, 2009 So far I haven't experienced this but the remedy is good to know, in case. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
