novaroper Report post Posted April 10, 2014 (edited) How thick of leather can I sew with a 31-15 and are they good for chaps and wallets and horse tack Edited April 10, 2014 by novaroper Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizcrafts Report post Posted April 11, 2014 They are just straight stitch tailoring machines, capable of sewing chaps, pants, zippers and other light weight items. The presser foot typically lifts about 5/16 inch maximum, depending on how thick the foot is top to bottom. Thicker presser feet may only allow 1/4 inch under them to be sewn. The thread handling capacity may max out at either #69 or #92 bonded thread, depending on the condition and configuration of the bobbin case, shuttle race and shuttle driver. Mine maxes out with #69 thread. The machines are good for light density leather at the most. Forget horse tack! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
