aspanol Report post Posted January 11, 2014 Hi all, a friend of mine just gave me his singer 188k. I know its a old machine not really designed for heavy leather. I am just wondering, whats the maximum weight of leather that it can go through without having big problems and also whats the maximum thread that it will take. Thanks in advance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anne Bonnys Locker Report post Posted January 11, 2014 Garment weight at best. This is a tailors machine and only intended for a maximum of #69. You can push it to #138 but be prpared to regularly replace the bobbin case. The 188 is a "modernsed" 103k and as standard were supplied with a built in manual bobbin winder rather than the external one as per a proper industrial. A good machine for the serious home dress maker at best. Hi all, a friend of mine just gave me his singer 188k. I know its a old machine not really designed for heavy leather. I am just wondering, whats the maximum weight of leather that it can go through without having big problems and also whats the maximum thread that it will take. Thanks in advance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
