Juki 2516N overlock

[BMW]

Does anyone know if a Juki 2516N overlock machine will cover stitch upholstery leather? About 2 to 3 oz.

If not leather what about patch type material.

Looking to do some patches for vest and jackets

[Uwe]

Best way to find out is to just try it.

The problem with putting a patch-like edge cover stitch on a piece of leather is that the stitches are super close together. You'll likely just perforate the leather and it will tear very easily.

For putting a border stitch on fabric patches, a merrow machine appears to be the right tool:

 

Edited October 16, 2016 by Uwe

[CowboyBob]

You need a 2-spool serged edge for patches,so take out the left needle & use the right one only,you'll also a need to change the overcast looper to an open one(converts to 2-spool) so you can sew the edge w/2 spools.

[Wizcrafts]

13 hours ago, CowboyBob said:

You need a 2-spool serged edge for patches,so take out the left needle & use the right one only,you'll also a need to change the overcast looper to an open one(converts to 2-spool) so you can sew the edge w/2 spools.

I want that overcast looper, please, for my Pfaff 4 spool, two needle serger.