Members Mojo66 Posted February 6, 2011 Members Report Posted February 6, 2011 I've just got one of these to sew leather with, but the teeth from the presser foot leave marks in the leather, what can I do? I've just been sewing on scraps of veg tan so far to get used to it, but I don't want to spend 2 hours or so on a belt just to have it ruined by the machine, any suggestions? Apart from that the machine's great, lovely neat stitching and a joy to use. Quote
Contributing Member Ferg Posted February 6, 2011 Contributing Member Report Posted February 6, 2011 I've just got one of these to sew leather with, but the teeth from the presser foot leave marks in the leather, what can I do? I've just been sewing on scraps of veg tan so far to get used to it, but I don't want to spend 2 hours or so on a belt just to have it ruined by the machine, any suggestions? Apart from that the machine's great, lovely neat stitching and a joy to use. You can get smooth presser feet. Try on-line or call Bob Kovar. You may need to back off the pressure on you presser feet also. Mostly trial and error. ferg Quote
Members Mojo66 Posted February 6, 2011 Author Members Report Posted February 6, 2011 Thanks for the reply, I was thinking of sanding the foot down a little, but it seems a bit drastic. Would a smooth foot still move the leather through properly? I've tried loosening the tension on the foot but find that sometimes this makes the needle pull the leather up with it. Quote
Contributing Member Ferg Posted February 6, 2011 Contributing Member Report Posted February 6, 2011 Thanks for the reply, I was thinking of sanding the foot down a little, but it seems a bit drastic. Would a smooth foot still move the leather through properly? I've tried loosening the tension on the foot but find that sometimes this makes the needle pull the leather up with it. I have changed my feet to smooth with no problem and it definitely reduces the impressions in the leather. Decided not to grind the feet that came with the machine, may need them for some other type of material. The amount you change the pressure definitely makes a difference. You need to make sure the leather isn't raised on each stitch. BTW: I didn't change the pressure on the inside foot, only the outside. ferg Quote
Members bdt46 Posted February 6, 2011 Members Report Posted February 6, 2011 Your 29k is a patching machine used mainly for shoe repair. The foot is the only feed on the machine. I don't think a smooth foot will work. I think Ferg's machine is a regular walking foot walking needle machine. Maybe Wizcrafts will jump in here and give you all the info you need! Quote
Members Kevin Posted February 6, 2011 Members Report Posted February 6, 2011 If you don't want to grind on the foot, I have used masking tape on the teeth and also wrapped around the foot. It surprised me how long it lasted. I have also used heat shrink tubing. Kevin Quote
Members Mojo66 Posted February 6, 2011 Author Members Report Posted February 6, 2011 Thank you, I do have a spare foot, so could try sanding that down, or I was thinking of trying some clear nail varnish or possibly gluing some suede to the foot, I can always take it off if it doesn't work. Failing that I may try masking tape down each side of the stitching line, so the foot can dig into that and not the leather! I do like using it so it would be a shame to give up on it. If you don't want to grind on the foot, I have used masking tape on the teeth and also wrapped around the foot. It surprised me how long it lasted. I have also used heat shrink tubing. Kevin Thanks for that, the tubing sounds a good idea, or possibly a little bit of cork. Quote
Members Mojo66 Posted February 8, 2011 Author Members Report Posted February 8, 2011 Sorted it, glued a small piece of coarse sand paper to the foot, problem solved, goes like a good 'un now. Quote
Members Pete the dv8 Posted July 11, 2011 Members Report Posted July 11, 2011 I recently picked up a Singer 29K15 sewing machine and it appears the lever is missing that provides tension to the foot for stitching If anyone has got any good photo's of the back of the 29K15 machine , id love to see some pictures , it would help me out greatly , would you please send them to dv8leather@hotmail.com cheers Peter Quote
Members Mojo66 Posted July 15, 2011 Author Members Report Posted July 15, 2011 I recently picked up a Singer 29K15 sewing machine and it appears the lever is missing that provides tension to the foot for stitching If anyone has got any good photo's of the back of the 29K15 machine , id love to see some pictures , it would help me out greatly , would you please send them to dv8leather@hotmail.com cheers Peter I have that machine, I'll do it tomoz at work and get back to you. Quote
Members Pete the dv8 Posted July 16, 2011 Members Report Posted July 16, 2011 Thanks so much really appreciate if you could email pictures to dv8leather@hotmail.com It would be great to get this beautiful machine going again cheers I have that machine, I'll do it tomoz at work and get back to you. Quote
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